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Consideration of Jamaica (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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4301st Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Consideration of Jamaica. 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4300th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)!

Second reading of the draft General Comment 38. 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch 4299th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Live Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Consideration of Cameroon (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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4297th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! 03:07:59

   Consideration of Cameroon. 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4296th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Rwanda (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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4295th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Austria. 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4292nd Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Second reading of the draft General Comment 38. 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4291st Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! 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:  CCPR 146th Session (19 Oct 2026 - 06 Nov 2026) Watch the 4289th Meeting, 146th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

The Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more Watch the 10th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the 9th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

  Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights  Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the 8th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more ; Watch the 7th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . 6th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more Watch the 5th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the 4th meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

Twelfth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the 3rd meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

  The twelveth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights  (OEIGWG) is scheduled for 12 to 16 October 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more Watch the 2nd meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

The 12th session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights (OEIGWG) is scheduled for 12 to 16 October 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Open-ended intergovernmental working group (OEIGWG) to elaborate an international legally binding instrument to regulate, in international human rights law, the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises, A/HRC/RES/26/9 Location: Palais des Nations (Room XII), Geneva, Switzerland. Mandate: Operating under HRC Resolution 26/9 and HRC Decision 56/116 to draft a legally binding business and human rights instrument. Program of Work: Runs from Monday to Friday, featuring the presentation of the Chair's proposals for Articles 12–24 and Articles 1–3, general statements, interactive discussions, and concluding with the adoption of the report on 16 October. Eligible Participants: States, specialized agencies, ...

 The Twelveth session of the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights  (OEIGWG) is scheduled for 12 to 16 October 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland Related Sites and Documents: Learn more . Watch the 1st meeting, 12th Session of Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations! Human Rights Council

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.35 – "Human rights and transitional justice" - Submitted by Switzerland, Morocco – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Switzerland, Ms. Barbara Fontana (Introduction) Cuba, Ms. Aimé Triana Sevajanes Gambia, Ms. Bafou Jeng Chile, Mr. Fernando Cabezas Iceland, Ms. Sóley Ásgeirsdóttir India, Mr. Sudheer Janardhana Keelambi Kenya, Mr. James Ndirangu Waweru Japan, Mr. Atsuyuki Oike (Explanation of the vote before the vote) Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.37 – "Open-ended intergovernmental working group on an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the rights to early childhood education, free pre-primary education and free secondary education, established by Huma...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) ITEM 6: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.44 – "Continued non-cooperation of a State under review with the universal periodic review mechanism" - Submitted by the President of the Human Rights Council SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Colombia, Ms. Carolina Solano (Introduction) Chile, Ms. Maria Paz Florenzano Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson (Explanation of the vote before the vote) Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) ITEM 1 – Elections of the Advisory Committee SPEAKER: France, Ms. Céline Jurgensen ITEM 1 – Appointment of mandate holders of the Human Rights Council SPEAKER: Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council ITEM 1 – Adoption of the draft report of the session SPEAKERS: Spain, Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez, Vice-President Rapporteur ITEM 1 – General comments by obs...

The 63rd session of the Human Rights Council is held from (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.24 – " The impact of anti-personnel mines on the full enjoyment of all human rights: strengthening victim assistance " - Submitted by Algeria, Croatia, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Vanuatu - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Algeria, Ms. Cylia Alouani Arrous (Introduction) Thailand, Ms. Pratana Disyatat Iraq, Mr. Salam Hamza Ali Yawer Cuba, Ms. Aimé Triana Sevajanes Marshall Islands, Ms. Doreen Debrum Gambia, Mr. Muhammadou Kah Ethiopia, Mr. Andualem Yalelet Tessema South Africa, Mr. Zaheer Laher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Eleonor Sanders China, Ms. Zhu Yuejiangnan Switzerland, Ms. Barbara Fontana Cyprus, Ms. Maria Papakyriakou Japan, Mr. Atsuyuki Oike Brazil, Mr. Ricardo De...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026). - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.10 – " The role of good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights " - Submitted by Poland, Australia, Chile, Republic of Korea, South Africa - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryidipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Poland, Mr. Miroslaw Broilo (Introduction) Chile, Mr. Fernando Cabezas Brazil, Mr. Ricardo De Souza Monteiro Colombia, Ms. Carolina Solano Cuba, Mr. Roberto Cabañas Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/63/L.17 – " Strengthening international cooperation for promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls in the context of digital technologies " - Submitted by Armenia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sweden, Uruguay - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Armenia, Ms. Hasmik Tolmaijian (Int...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 1: Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 40th Meeting - 63rd Session of Human Rights Councill Live Human Rights Council

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 10: General debate (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Ms. Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Mauritius (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Hirikeshsing Unnuth European Union (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Friederike Tschampa Pakistan (on behalf of Organization of Islamic Cooperation), Mr. Jawad Ali Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Luis Damiani Pellegrini Uganda (on behalf of Movement of Non-Aligned Countries), Mr. Ian Derrick Wansadha Philippines (on behalf of Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Mr. Carlos D. Sorreta Bahrain (on behalf of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf), Ms. Innas Al Atawi Thailand (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Pratana Disyatat Iraq (on behalf of Group of Arab States), Mr. Jaffer Mohammed Ali Abud Abud Egypt (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Noran Mohamed Oma...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Croatia, Ms. Blaženka Pavliček Budimir Bulgaria, Ms. Boyana Trifonova Georgia, Mr. Revaz Lominadze Russian Federation, Mr. Rodion Miroschnik Republic of Moldova, Mr. Vladimir Cuc Montenegro, Ms. Slavica Milacic Slovenia, Ms. Božena Forštnarič Boroje Belarus, Mr. Kiryl Antonenka Italy, Mr. Paolo Bonissone Slovakia, Ms. Beáta Lipovská Spain, Ms. Clara Cabrera Czechia, Mr. Karel Beran UNICEF, Ms. Anne Grandjean Poland, Mr. Janusz Wołosz Ireland, Mr. Laurence Simms Romania, Ms. Sorana Popa Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Ms. Simone Van Der Post Germany, Ms. Antje Leendertse Liechtenstein, Ms. Carla Veiga Bezerra Türkiye, Ms. Armağan Ayşe Can Crabtree Malta, Mr. Bernard Charles Mifsud Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Mr. ...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Haiti SPEAKERS: Mr. Marcelo Vázquez Bermúdez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Introduction) Mr. William O'Neill, Expert on human rights in Haiti Haiti (Country concerned), Ms. Ann-Kathryne Lassegue Norway (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Tormod Endresen European Union, Ms. Friederike Tschampa Dominican Republic, Mr. Carlos Garcia Brazil, Mr. Ciro Russo Jamaica, Ms. Tyesha Turner Italy, Mr. Luigi Maria Vignali Gabon, Ms. Rita Kambangoye Barreau Colombia, Mr. Alvaro Ayala Spain, Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez Austria, Ms. Helena Moisi-Aigner Chile, Mr. Fernando Cabezas Sierra Leone, Mr. Samuel Saffa Morocco, Ms. Manal Mohyi Mexico, Ms. Francisca Méndez Escobar France, Ms. Claire Thuaudet Malta, Mr. Bernard Charles Mifsud UNICEF, Ms. Anne Gr...

  63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026). - ITEM 10: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report on challenges and barriers to the full realization of human rights of people of the Marshall Islands, stemming from the State's nuclear legacy (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Ms. Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) European Union, Ms. Dilarde Teilane Netherlands (Kingdom of the) (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Charlotte Marres Vanuatu (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Sylvain Kalsakau Nauru, Mr. Frederick Pitcher Kiribati, Ms. Abiteta Teitibwebwe Indonesia, Mr. Achsanul Habib Micronesia (Federated States of), Mr. Johnny Hadley New Zealand, Ms. Amy Mckeefry Cyprus, Ms. Vivian Konnari Fiji, Mr. Laitia Tamata Australia, Mr. Daniel Kluger-Wynne Algeria, Ms. Serine Zidouri Malaysia, Mr. Muhammad Azhari Azmi Germany, Ms. Antje Leendertse Ireland, Ms. Ellen Murphy Dominican Republic, Ms. Liyanna Pavon China...

63rd session of the Human Rights Council (07 September - 07 October 2026) - ITEM 9: General debate (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Marcelo Vázquez Bermúdez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Albania, Mr. Ilir Nezaj Kuwait, Mr. Bashar Almowaizri Gambia, Ms. Bafou Jeng Kenya, Ms. Kizzy Miguda Indonesia, Mr. Fahrel Yusri Rahmat India, Mr. Sudheer Janardhana Keelambi France, Ms. Céline Jurgensen Ecuador, Mr. Víctor Calderón Malawi, Ms. Quent Kalichero Armenia, Mr. Hambardzum Minasyan Portugal, Mr. João António Da Costa Mira Gomes Ireland, Ms. Anna Carroll Belarus, Mr. Kiryl Antonenka Jordan, Ms. Salsabeel Mufleh Oman, Mr. Salim Al Rahbi Malaysia, Mr. Mustapha Jamal Rosdi Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mr. Somayyeh Karimdoost Algeria, Mr. Abdelnoor Rai Peru, Mr. Walter Moscoso Rios Sri Lanka, Ms. Saritha Ranatunga Djibouti, Mr. Houmed Gaba Maki Bangladesh, Mr. Abdullah Bin Mahabub Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Yeferson Forero Prada Azerbaijan, Mr. Toghrul Salmanzadeh ...