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 61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 55th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

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  61st session of the Human Rights Council ( HRC61 ) | Draft resolution A/HRC/61/L.5 on the rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing, was ADOPTED without a vote .

   61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 53rd Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council! Live Human Rights Council

   61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd): - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - "Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale; sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children" - Submitted by Cyprus (on behalf of the European Union), Uruguay (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, except Argentina) - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Cyprus, Ms. Olympia Neocleous (Introduction) Uruguay, Ms. Alejandra De Bellis Bonilla (Introduction) Republic of Korea, Ms. Juwon Lee South Africa, Ms. Glenda Tsholofelo Tsheole Thailand, Ms. Arisa Sukontasap Iraq, Ms. Nawras Alhelli Egypt, Ms. Enas Faisal (Explanation of vote before the vote) Pakistan, Mr. Muneeb Ahmed (Explanation of vote before the vote) Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on...

   61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - Decisions and conclusions: - ITEM 2: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.19 - "Advancing human rights in South Sudan" - Submitted by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Albania, Ireland, Norway" - ADOPTED (25 YES ¦ 4 NO ¦ 18 ABSTENTIONS) SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Eleonor Sanders (Introduction) China, Mr. Wang Nian Chile, Ms. Solange Dufourcq Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Mr. Lars Tummers Iceland, Ms. Sóley Ásgeirsdóttir South Africa, Mr. Mxolisi Nkosi Kenya, Ms. Yvonne Murugi Kivuti Ethiopia, Mr. Tsegab Kebebew Daka Albania, Ms. Vasilika Hysi France, Ms. Claire Thuaudet South Sudan, Mr. Alier Deng Ruai Deng (Country concerned) Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 2: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.25...

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Urgent debate on "Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law". - ITEM1: Urgent debate to discuss the Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law SPEAKERS:Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Farida Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the right to education Ms. Mohaddeseh Fallahat, Representative of civil society (Islamic Republic of Iran) H.E. Mr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Iran (of the Islamic Republic of) Norway (on behalf of a group of coun...

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   61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026). - ITEM 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Chad, Mr. Mahamat Sefadine Annour Kenya, Ms. Yvonne Murugi Kivuti Dominican Republic, Mr. Carlos Garcia Russian Federation, Mr. Andrei Bashilov Ethiopia, Mr. Andualem Yalelet Tessema China, Ms. Yuqing Zhang République Démocratique du Congo: Commission Nationale des Droits de l'Homme, Paul Nsapu Mukulu International Federation of ACAT (Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture), Rostin Manketa Nkwahata Dominicans for Justice and Peace - Order of Preachers (Joint Statement), Cynthia Bringollet Association PANAFRICA, Chiara Mosca Aide humanitaire aux vulnérables du Congo, Georges Junior Buya Bobo World Evangelical Alliance, Anna Hanley Ense...

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   Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Watch the Urgent Debate on the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran, 44th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council Human Rights Council Live

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   61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 6: General debate - ITEM 7: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 41st Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council Live Human Rights Council

61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) - ITEM 6: Adoption of UPR – Croatia SPEAKERS: Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) H.E. Ms. Andrea Javor (Introduction), Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargée d'affaires a.i. of Croatia (Country concerned) Dominican Republic, Ms. Liyanna Pavon Ethiopia, Ms. Bethelehem Mekonnen Kebede India, Mr. Gaurav Kumar Thakur Maldives, Ms. Salma Rasheed Morocco, Ms. Innas El Mahdaoui Nepal, Mr. Damaru Ballabha Paudel Oman, Mr. Salim Al Rahbi Philippines, Mr. Neil Brillantes Russian Federation, Mr. Stanislas Kovpak Tunisia, Ms. Refka Khleifa Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Yeferson Forero Prada Viet Nam, Mr. Nguyen Khanh Toan Albania, Ms. Vasilika Hysi Armenia, Ms. Tamara Lusararyan China, Mr. Hu Zhuowen Cuba, Mr. Jairo Rodriguez Hernandez Christian Council International, Zeljka Markic Franciscans International, Cristopher De La Torre Human Rights House...

Closing 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 4288th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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Progress report of Special Rapporteur on views. 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) . 4Watch the 4285th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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Progress report of Special Rapporteur on concluding observations. 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 4284th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

  61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026). Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 35th Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

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Consideration of the Republic of Moldova (cont'd) 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 4273rd Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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Consideration of the Republic of Moldova. 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 4272nd Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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   Consideration of Chad. 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 4268th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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Panel discussion on human rights and a culture of peace. 61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026) SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (Introduction) Mr. Adama Dieng, African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities and former Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide Ms. Awa Dabo, Director and Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office Mr. Itonde Kakoma, President and Chief Executive Officer of Interpeace Mr. Brett G. Scharffs, Chair and Professor of Law at Brigham Young University and Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies European Union, Mr. Michele Cervone D'Urso Bahrain (on behalf of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf - GCC), Mr. Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla Kenya (on behalf of Group of African States - Afric...