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Closing of the Social Forum. The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all. PROGRAMME OF WORK Friday, 31 October: 15h00-15h45 Human Rights Education for, with, and by children – Shaping a just and sustainable future Moderator: H.E. Ms. Anita Pipan, Co-Chair Rapporteur of the Social Forum • Students from ECOLINT: Emilia Iris Riisager, Joshua Lalaz, Dereck Houben Yokota, Malaika Serena, Alexandra Olhagen, Rosa Stranger-Jones, and Lily Masaro. 15h45-16h30 Human Rights Education for, with, and by youth – Taking action to advance promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all Moderator: Ms. Elisa Gazzoti, NGO Working Group on Human Rights Education and Learning, and Soka Gakkai International • Mr. Andrés Allán Sánchez Osorio • Ms. Dejana Stosic • Ms. Aizat Ruslanova (video message) 16h30-17h45 Closing Session–Roundtable on Recommendations: The Future of Education for Human Rights Moderator: Ms. Farida Shaheed...

   Morning session, second day of the Social Forum. The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all. PROGRAMME OF WORK Friday, 31 October: 10h00-11h30 Roundtable on education for socio-economic rights – Participation in socio-economic life, well-being and care, Fair Distribution of benefits, resources and opportunities Moderator: Mr. Pradeep Wagle, Chief, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Section, OHCHR Video message: Ms. Jamila Al-Abbasi, CEO, & Ms. Laila Elzoghier, Palestine Project Lead; Women, Youth and Kids Empowerment Initiative (WYKEI) for Sustainable Peace and Development, Education for realizing rights and building resilience in conflict situations, with a focus on women, youth and children • Ms. Moira Faul, Director of NORRAG Global Education Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute Education for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals, from an economic and social rights perspective • Mr. Takashi Kaji...

Afternoon session of the first day of the Social Forum. The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all. Schedule: 15h00-15h45 Education for civil rights - Freedom, safety and accountability 15h45-16h30 Interactive Dialogue 16h30-17h15 Education for cultural rights - Diversity, memory and belonging 17h15-18h00 Interactive Dialogue Related Documents:  See more

Opening of the Social Forum. The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all. Schedule: 10h00-10h30 Opening Remarks 10h30 - 11h30 Keynote Panel 11h30-13h00 General Discussion Related Sites and Documents:  See more Watch the 1st Meeting - Social Forum 2025

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd), appointments and session report. Related Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 46th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Item 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 45th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 44th Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Item 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 43rd Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/60/L.5 (Cont'd) - "The right to development" – Submitted by Uganda (on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries) - ADOPTED (28 YES ¦ 14 NO ¦5 ABSTENTIONS) SPEAKERS:Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council Cyprus , Ms. Olympia Neocleous (Explanation of vote before the vote) Mexico , Ms. Francisca Méndez Escobar (Explanation of vote before the vote) Spain, Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez (Explanation of vote before the vote) China, Ms. Li Xiaomei (Explanation of vote before the vote) Japan, Mr. Ishii Yoshizane (Explanation of vote before the vote) Iceland, Mr. Einar Gunnarsson (Explanation of vote before the vote) Chile, Ms. Claudia Fuentes Julio (Explanation of vote before the vote) Marshall Islands, Mr. Samuel K. Lanwi Jr (Explanation of vote before the vote) Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of t...

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Decisions and conclusions SPEAKER:Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council - ITEM 1: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/60/L.7 - "Reports of the Advisory Committee (President's statement)" - Submitted by the President of the Human Rights Council - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKER:Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 2: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 - "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka" - Submitted by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. Kumar Yver (Introduction) China, Mr. Seong Deok Yun Republic of Korea, Mr. Seong Deok Yun Japan, Mr. Atsuyuki Oike Kuwait, Mr. Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen Ethiopia, Mr. Haileselassie Subba Gebru Cypr...

- Item 10: Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner oral update on Ukraine (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez China, Ms. Yuejiangnan Zhu Eritrea, Ms. Nadja Micael NHRI Ukraine: Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Dmytro Lubinets War Resisters International, Ms. Zaira Zafarana Physicians for Human Rights, Ms. Uliana Poltavets World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations, Ms. Kateryna Dashevska Public Organization "Public Advocacy", Mr. Denys Snigirov International Bar Association, Ms. Francesca Restifo Human Rights Research League, Ms. Milica Javdan Human Rights House Foundation, Mr. Dave Elseroad The Next Century Foundation , Mr. Tanatswa Kubara Shaanxi Patriotic Volunteer Association, Mr. Guowei Cui Mr. Abdoul Aziz Thioye, Deputy Director of the Global Operations Division (Final remarks) Item 10: Presentation of High Commissioner and Secretary General countr...

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 10: Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner oral update on Ukraine (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez China, Ms. Yuejiangnan Zhu Eritrea, Ms. Nadja Micael NHRI Ukraine: Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Dmytro Lubinets War Resisters International, Ms. Zaira Zafarana Physicians for Human Rights, Ms. Uliana Poltavets World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations, Ms. Kateryna Dashevska Public Organization "Public Advocacy", Mr. Denys Snigirov International Bar Association, Ms. Francesca Restifo Human Rights Research League, Ms. Milica Javdan Human Rights House Foundation, Mr. Dave Elseroad The Next Century Foundation , Mr. Tanatswa Kubara Shaanxi Patriotic Volunteer Association, Mr. Guowei Cui Mr. Abdoul Aziz Thioye, Deputy Director of the Global Operations Division (Fina...

   60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 10: Interactive dialogue on technical cooperation in Libya (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Paul Empole Losoko Efambe, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Jordan, Ms. Salsabeel Mufleh Tunisia, Mr. Ramzi Louati Iraq, Ms. Arowa Hashim Türkiye, Mr. Ahmed Zengin Germany, Ms. Antje Leendertse Ireland, Ms. Emilie Oudart Italy, Mr. Stefano Pisotti Saudi Arabia, Mr. Mehtab Al Mukhalafi Sudan, Mr. Abuzar Saad Bahrain, Ms. Fatema Ebrahim Aldosari Cameroon, Mr. Paul Serges Ntamack Epoh Switzerland, Ms. Charlotte Day Chad, Ms. Zigro Mbirimba Egypt, Mr. Shady Hesham Ibrahem Elsheha United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Eleonore Sanders Russian Federation, Mr. Ruslan Stroganov China, Ms. Bai Xiaohang Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Malta, Mr. Randolph De Battista Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights Association, Ms. Lauren...

   60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Item 10: Interactive dialogue with High Commissioner oral update on Haiti (Cont'd). SPEAKERS: Ms. Claudia Fuentes Julio, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council UNICEF, Ms. Anne Grandjean Malta, Mr. Bernard Charles Mifsud Sierra Leon, Mr. Samuel Sffa Costa Rica, Mr. Roberto Céspedes New Zealand, Ms. Emma McWhinnie Hodder Colombia, Mr. Gustavo Gallón Peru, Ms. Juniza Castillo France, Ms. Kim Ramoneda Canada, Ms. Patricia Lyn Mccullagh Brazil, Ms. Daniele Luz Kenya, Ms. Fancy Chepkemoi Too Austria, Ms. Vera Fuchs Italy, Mr. Stefano Pisotti Romania, Ms. Maria Mihailescu Spain, Ms. Clara Cabrera Ireland, Ms. Emilie Oudart Switzerland, Ms. Dalila Karic Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Eleonore Senders Russian Federation, Mr. Ruslan Stroganov Egypt, Ms. Enas Faisal Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez China...

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Item 9: General Debate (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Ms. Salma Rasheed, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Cuba, Mr. Roberto Soto China, Mr. Wang Fuxiang Ethiopia, Mr. Andualem Yalelet Tessema Indonesia, Mr. Mugiyanto Mugiyanto South Africa, Mr. Thembela Ngculu Spain, Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez Kenya, Ms. Yvonne Murugi Kivuti Bangladesh, Mr. Abdullah Bin Mahabub Colombia, Mr. Álvaro Alejandro Gomez Sudan, Mr. Abuzar Saad Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Mr. Olmer Torrejon Alcoba Benin, Ms. Nadwath Saka Algeria, Mr. Abdelnoor Rai Gambia, Ms. Bafou Jeng Russian Federation, Mr. Ilia Barmin Ireland, Ms. Emilie Oudart Türkiye, Mr. Abbas Ali Necmioğlu Azerbaijan, Mr. Toghrul Salmanzadeh Iraq, Ms. Arowa Hashim Malaysia, Mr. Muhammad Azeem Bin Jansari Ecuador, Mr. Marcelo Vazquez Bermudez Armenia, Ms. Hrachuhi Katvalyan Egypt, Mr. Shady Hesham Ibrahem Elsheha United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irela...

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). Item 9: Enhanced interactive dialogue with High Commissioner and International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement SPEAKERS;Mr. Paul Empole Losoko Efambe, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Introduction) Ms. Tracie L. Keesee, Expert, International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Ms. Gabrielle Hemmings, Representant of Civil Society Mr. Makmid Kamara, Representant of Civil Society Belgium, Mr. Christophe Payot Sweden (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Magnus Hellgren European Union, Mr. Luca Lixi Ghana (on behalf of Group of African States - African Group), Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Asiedu Antiwi South Africa, Mr. Thembela Ngculu Senegal, Ms. Philomène Siga Ndiaye Sierra Leone, Mr. Robert Koroma Armenia, Ms. Hrachuhi Katvalyan ...

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025). - Item 8: General Debate (Cont'd) SPEAKERS:Ms. Salma Rasheed, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council United Nations Watch, Ms. Natasha Hausdorff "Coup de Pousse" Chaîne de l'Espoir Nord-Sud, Mr. Nasir Aziz Khan Asociacion HazteOir.org, Mr. Sebastian Lukomski Association pour les Victimes Du Monde, Mr. Mahendran Heerasingh The Association of Horus for Youth and Development in Qena, Mr. Ibrahim Abdalbasit Ibrahim Abdalrahman China Ethnic Minorities' Association for External Exchanges, Ms. Hua Wang Youth in Technology and Arts Network (YOTAN), Mr. Ratnakanthan Arasakularatnam Regroupement des Jeunes Africains pour la Démocratie et le Développement - Section Togo, Ms. Baragama Sunethra Arachchige Sikh Human Rights Group, Mr. Jasdev Singh Rai Global Action on Aging, Mr. Jan Lönn Instituto Brasileiro de Direitos Humanos, Mr. Cesar Barros Leal Legal Analysis and Research Public Union, ...