Human Rights Day

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

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 4267th Meeting, 145th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Closing of session. 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 26th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Australia (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 14th Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Kenya.  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 Feb - 25 Feb 2025) . Watch the 2nd Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

a Opening of session. 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 Feb - 25 Feb 2025) . Watch 1st Meeting, 79th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR!) Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Opening of the Social Forum. The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all. Schedule: 10h00-10h30 Opening Remarks 10h30 - 11h30 Keynote Panel 11h30-13h00 General Discussion Related Sites and Documents:  See more Watch the 1st Meeting - Social Forum 2025

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

   60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025) - Item 3: Item 3: Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner report on panel discussion on economic, social and cultural rights during HRC 57 (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Ms. Salma Rasheed, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Bangladesh, Mr. Abdullah Bin Mahabub Malawi, Ms. Lumbani Mwafulirwa India, Mr. Mohammed Hussain Armenia, Ms. Anna Sargsyan Bahrain, Ms. Fatema Ebrahim Aldosari Ethiopia, Mr. Andualem Yalelet Tessema Iran (Islamic Republic of), M. Seyed Hessameddin Yasini Russian Federation, Mr. Andrei Bashilov Sudan, Mr. Abuzar Saad NHRI Morocco: Conseil National des Droits de l'Homme, Ms. Maimouna Essayed NHRI Burundi: Commission Nationale Indépendante des Droits de l'Homme, Mr. Martin Blaise Nyaboho NHRI State of Palestine: Independent Commission for Human Rights, Mr. Issam Abu Alhaj Frontline AIDS LTD., Ms. Nomtika Mjwana China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE), Mr. Qing Gu...

Consideration of Lao PDR. 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 46th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Live - Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Zimbabwe (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 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) Watch 45th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Zimbabwe. 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 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of The Netherlands. 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 2nd Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Chile (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 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) Watch the 41st Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! 02:54:47 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Chile. 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 40th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! 02:45:19 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Colombia (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 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) Watch the 37th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Colombia. 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 36th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Consideration of Russian Federation (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 78th Session (08 Sep - 26 Sep 2025) Watch the 35th Meeting, 78th Session, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies