Human Rights Day

   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...

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

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

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

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

   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

Consideration of Slovakia. 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 4266th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Canada (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 4265th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

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

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

Annual meeting with State Parties. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents.  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2025) Watch the 16th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Australia. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) . Watch the 13th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Georgia (cont'd) The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) Watch the 8th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Georgia (cont'd). The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) Watch the 7th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! 02:57:24 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Georgia. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) Watch the 6th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Uruguay (cont'd) The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) Watch the 5th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Uruguay. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) . Watch the 4th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Kenya (cont'd) The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Sites and Documents:  CESCR 79th Session (09 - 25 Feb 2026) Watch the 3rd Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Lao PDR (cont'd) The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work. The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full. Related Documents:  CESCR 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) . Watch the 47th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! 03:15:23 Human Rights Treaty Bodies