9th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council.




62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026).


- ITEM 3: Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Cont'd)

SPEAKERS:

Mr. Marcelo Vàzquez Bermúdez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening)
South Africa, Mr. Terence TshisevheAlbania, Mr. Ardian Lubonja
Council of Europe, Ms. Anna Barbarzak
Ireland, Victoria Stierli de Abreu
Switzerland, Mr. Manuel Eugster
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Yeferson Forero Prada
Cambodia, Mr. Heangly Thong
Swedish Federation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights – RFSL (Joint statement), Mayré Rivero
British Humanist Association, Laura Newlyn
Asia Pacific Transgender Network (Joint statement), Ma Fatima Vichelle Yumuya
ILGA World (Joint statement), Olga Cristina González Hurtado
Federatie van Nederlandse Verenigingen tot Integratie Van Homoseksualiteit - COC Nederland (Joint statement), Rosanna Flamer-Caldera
Association for the Prevention of Torture, Veronica Filippeschi
GIN SSOGIE NPC (Joint statement), Manisha Meem Nipun
OutRight Action International (Joint statement), Jamilla Madingwane
Oidhaco, Bureau International des Droits Humains - Action Colombie, Fernando Martin Berdon
Colombian Commission of Jurists, Ana María Rodríguez
Mr. Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination (Final remarks)



- ITEM 3: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on leprosy

SPEAKERS:Ms. Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, Special Rapporteur on discrimination against persons with leprosy (Hansen's disease) (Introduction)
European Union, Ms. Dilarde TeilaneKenya, (on behalf of Group of African States ­– African Group), Mr. James Ndirangu Waweru
World Health Organization, Mr. Albis Francesco Gabrielli
Sovereign Order of Malta, Mr. Hervé Arot
Seychelles, Ms. Cillia Ardyna Mangroo



- Annual panel discussion on the adverse effects of climate change

SPEAKERS:Mr. Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights
Ms. Patricia Ann Hermanns, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
Mr. Stanley Kimaren Riamit, Executive Director of Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners
Ms. María Ron Balsera, Executive Director of the Center for Economic and Social Rights
Mr. Mohammad Hafijul Islam Khan, Executive Director of the Centre for Climate Justice – Bangladesh
European Union, Ms. Dilarde Teilane
Latvia (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Ivars Pundurs
UNFPA (on behalf of a group of UN agencies), Ms. Pernille Fenger
Kenya (on behalf of Group of African States – African Group), Ms. Fancy Chepkemoi Too
Senegal (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Manga Siga Edouard
Australia (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Clare Monica Walsh
Bangladesh (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Nahida Sobhan
Philippines (on behalf of Association of Southeast Asian Nations – ASEAN), Mr. Carlos D. Sorreta
Dominican Republic (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora
Barbados (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Vicki Blackman
El Salvador, Mr. Francisco Garcim Ortiz
Marshall Islands, Ms. Lauren Meritt
Gambia, Ms. Bafou Jeng
Ethiopia, Ms. Hewan Endashaw Bekele
The Philippines: Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Richard Palpal-Latoc
International Service for Human Rights, Melani Gunathilaka
Peace Brigades International, Claire Moretto
Associazione Comunita Papa Giovanni XXIII, Simone Ceciliani
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Sintique Machado de Carvalho
Kuwait, Ms. Reem AlMarshood
Iraq, Mr. Mohammed Mostafa
Algeria, Ms. Oumria Mammeri
Nepal, Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi
Bangladesh, Ms. Nahida Sobhan
Malaysia, Mr. Muhammad Azhari Azmi
Maldives, Ms. Salma Rasheed
Togo, Ms. Hassana Titipkina
Cameroon, Ms. Nadjma Adoum
Kenya, Ms. Fancy Chepkemoi Too
Tunisia, Ms. Refka Khleifa
Malawi, Ms. Lumbani Mwafulirwa
Timor-Leste, Mr. Leandro De Jesus Amaral
South Centre, Mr. Daniel Uribe
Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, Gary Cartwright
Just Atonement Inc., Julia Colen
Earthjustice, Yves Lador
Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), Danica Castillo
Associacao Brasileira de Gays, Lesbicas e Transgeneros, Maicon Chaves
Association for Women's Rights in Development, Umyra Ahmad
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Ms. Patricia Ann Hermanns
Executive Director of the Center for Economic and Social Rights, Ms. María Ron Balsera
Executive Director of the Centre for Climate Justice – Bangladesh, Mr. Mohammad Hafijul Islam Khan

Location: Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève, Switzerland

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

3rd Meeting - 18th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues.

Image
18th session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues - " The contribution of minorities to diverse, resilient, and peaceful societies " (27-28 November 2025 - Geneva, Assembly Hall) A continuación encontrarás el acceso a los subtítulos en español. 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Item 2: Recognizing the full contribution of minorities to the economic, social, cultural, political and institutional fabric of society Under this agenda item, the Forum will explore how minorities contribute to all aspects of society, often in ways that remain undervalued or overlooked. The discussion will be focused on ensuring that the contributions of minorities are fairly recognized and integrated into national narratives and policymaking. Participants will present examples of how minority communities strengthen civic engagement and institutions, enrich cultural life and advance innovation and development. Examples include how minority-owned businesses drive local economies, how minority artists and intellectu...
Read more

31st Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council.

Image
60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 6: Adoption of UPR outcomes: Grenada SPEAKERS: Mr. Paul Empole Losoko Efambe, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Ms. Roxie McLeish-Hutchinson (Introduction), Grenada (Country concerned) Bahamas, Ms. Sasha Dixon Chile, Ms. Maria Paz Florenzano China, Ms. Chen Jiawen Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson Dominica, Ms. Kamila Bell Dominican Republic, Mr. Carlos Garcia El Salvador, Ms. Rina Yessenia Lozano Gallegos India, Ms. Anupama Singh Jamaica, Ms. Tyesha Turner Maldives, Ms. Faiha Ahmed Firag Morocco, Ms. Alaei Aboussikine Nepal, Mr. Damaru Ballabha Paudel Viet Nam, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Anh Philippines, Mr. Neil Brillantes Russian Federation, Mr. Artem Isakov Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. Nickesha Smith UN Women, Mr. Akseli Lamminmaki UN-Habitat, Mr. Robert Lewis-Lettington Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Alexander Gabriel Yánez Deleuze Advocates for Human Rights, Ms. Amy Bergquist Center for G...
Read more

(3rd Meeting) 19th International Human Rights Summit.

Image
Since its inception in 2004 the Human Rights Summit has evolved into a venue to establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates and officials from countries around the world. The 19th International Human Rights Summi t is a global forum hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with leading NGOs and proudly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Bringing together youth leaders, government representatives, diplomats, and civil society from over 60 countries, the Summit highlights the growing international commitment to human dignity and justice through education. Centered on the theme " Education for Peace ," this year's Summit emphasizes the essential role of human rights education in building sustainable peace, drawing from key international frameworks including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2024 UNESCO Recommendation on Educati...
Read more