Human Rights Day

Consideration of Canada. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  145th Session CCPR (02-19 Mar 2026) Watch the 4264th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026). - ITEM 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on cultural rights Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 15th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Related Sites and Document:  More information  &  Schedule Watch the 14th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 2: General debate (cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Marcelo Vàzquez Bermúdez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Cambodia, Mr. Dara In Madagascar, Ms. Andry Marie Ange Rakotoniaina Niger, Mr. Abdou Issiakou South Sudan, Mr. Alier Deng Ruai Deng Guinea, Mr. Mohamed Fofana Djibouti, Mr. Houmed Gaba Maki Bangladesh, Mr. Abdullah Bin Mahabub Bahrain, Mr. Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla Mauritania, Ms. Khadija Al Arabi Yemen, Mr. Hamid Mohamed Ali Omar Afghanistan, Mr. Mohibullah Taib Colombia: Defensoría del Pueblo, Ms. Iris Marín Ortiz Genève pour les droits de l'homme : formation internationale, Mr. Nicolas Zoller Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain Inc (Joint statement), Mr. Yusuf Abdula Centre Europe - tiers monde (Joint statement), Mr Melik Özden Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, Ms. Christine Mirre Global Institute for Wate...

Consideration of Andorra. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  145th Session CCPR (02-19 Mar 2026) . Watch the 4262nd Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! 03:18:00 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Opening of session. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  145th Session CCPR (02-19 Mar 2026) Watch the 4261st Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - Item 2: HC oral updates and reports (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Afghanistan (Country concerned), Mr. Mohibullah Taib - Item 2: General debate SPEAKERS: European Union (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Michele Cervone D'Urso Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Alexander Gabriel Yánez Deleuze Morocco (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Omar Zniber Kenya (on behalf of Group of African States - African Group), Ms. Fancy Chepkemoi Too Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Alexander Gabriel Yánez Deleuze Uganda (on behalf of Movement of Non-Aligned Countries - NAM), Mr. Arthur Sewankambo Kafeero Colombia (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Carolina Solano Albania (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Vasilika Hysi European Union (on...