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  62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the urgent debate on the human rights situation in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan, 29th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council!

   62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 20th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council!

62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026). Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 19th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026). - ITEM 3: Interactive Dialogue with working group on discrimination against women and girls (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Ms. Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) Kenya (on behalf of Group of African States), Ms. Kizzy Miguda Rwanda (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Flavia Umulisa Nigeria (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Odunola Yetunde Oduwaiye Council of Europe, Ms. Sylvie Bollini Liechtenstein, Ms. Alina Brunhart Belgium, Ms. Delphine Charles UN Women, Ms. Austria, Ms. Vera Fuchs Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Ms. Mahy Hassan Abdelatif Poland, Ms. Julia Oleszyńska Republic of Korea, Ms. Juwon Lee Mexico, Mr. Rodrigo Pintado Collet Japan, Mr. Yasuaki Takeuchi Slovenia, Ms. Anita Pipan UNFPA, Ms. Amal El Idrissi Romania, Ms. Sorana Popa EPLO, Mr. George Papadatos Switzerland, Ms. Anna-Lena Schluchter Spain, Ms. Ana Alonso Uruguay, Ms. Florencia Rizzo Netherlands (Ki...

   62nd session of the Human Rights Council (15 June - 07 July 2026) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  &  Schedule . Watch the 4th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council! Live

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran , Friday 23 January 2026 - A/HRC/S.39/L.1 - ADOPTED. Opening remarks: Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Mai Sato, Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Ms. Sara Hossain, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission Mr. Payam Akhavan, Civil Society Representative H.E. Mr. Ali Bahreini, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Country concerned) SPEAKERS:Iceland (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdott Estonia (on behalf of a group of countries) European Union (on behalf of a group of countries), Mr. Michele Cervone d'Urso North Macedonia, Mr. Dushko Uzunovski Slovenia, Ms. Jana Urh Lesjak Spain, Ms. Miryam Nav...

Review of Austria - 51st Session of Universal Periodic Review. SPEAKERS: Ms. Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council (Opening) H.E. Mr. Alexander Kmentt, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Austria to UNOG (Introduction) H.E. Mr. Alexander Pröll, State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery for Digitalization, Constitution, Public Service, Coordination and Fight against Antisemitism Lesotho, Ms. Matebello Khasipe Libya, Ms. Intisar F. H. Elsbaai Liechtenstein, Mr. Frank Büchel Lithuania, Mr. Darius Staniulis Malaysia, Mr. Muhammad Hanif Derus Maldives, Ms. Salma Rasheed Malta, Mr. Randolph de Battista Marshall Islands, Mr. Samuel K. Lanwi Jr Mauritius, Mr. Brian Neil Joseph Glover Mexico, Ms. Francisca E. Méndez Escobar Mongolia, Ms. Tseveen Navchaa Montenegro, Ms. Slavica Milacic Morocco, Mr. Abdeslam El Ouazzani Mozambique, Ms. Laurinda Fernando Saide Banze Nepal, Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Ms. Laura Hoekstra Niger, Mr. Abdou Issiak...

Nearly eighty years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights defined what every person needs to survive and thrive. It was a philosophical and political breakthrough — and it has been the bedrock of our global community ever since. Human rights — civil, political, economic, social and cultural — are inalienable, indivisible and interdependent. But recent years have brought a shrinking of civic space. We have grave violations that signal a flagrant disregard for rights, and a callous indifference to human suffering. Together, we have the power to confront these injustices: by protecting the institutions that make human rights a lived reality. Every day, the United Nations helps people around the world realize their most basic rights. Together with civil society and governments, we deliver food and provide shelter; support education and elections; clear mines; defend the environment; empower women; and strive for peace. But we cannot do it alone. This work depends on all people, e...