61st regular session of the Human Rights Council
Monday 23 February 2026
09:00 - 18:00 High-level segment High-level segment
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
16:00 - 18:00 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming
Opening Remarks
Panelists
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 24 February 2026
09:00 - 18:00 High-level segment High-level segment
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 12:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate High-level panel on the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Opening Remarks
Panelists
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Wednesday 25 February 2026
14:30 - 17:30 Right of reply Right of reply - end of HLS/General Segment
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 17:30 High-level segment General segment
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Thursday 26 February 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: EID on SR report and OHCHR report on Afghanistan
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: EID on the report of the FFM and the report of the High Commissioner on the Sudan
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: ID on the High Commissioner's report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Friday 27 February 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: EID on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 12:30 Presentation Item 2: Oral update by the High-Commissioner
Opening Remarks
14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: ID on the High Commissioner's report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 2: ID on the HC oral update on Myanmar
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Presentation Item 2: Presentation of the HC and OHCHR reports on activities in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Cyprus, and SG oral update on Afghanistan
Opening Remarks
Monday 02 March 2026
09:30 - 17:30 General Debate Item 2: General debate on item 2
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Right of reply Right of reply - end of item 2
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 03 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on freedom of religion or belief
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR in the field of cultural rights
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the situation of human rights defenders
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Wednesday 04 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on adequate housing
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR in the field of cultural rights
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 17:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Panel discussion on human rights and a culture of peace
Opening Remarks
Panelists
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the Independent Expert on foreign debt
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Right of reply Right of reply - March 4
Thursday 05 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Panel on financing sustainable development and economic, social and cultural rights
Opening Remarks
Panelists
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the Independent Expert on foreign debt
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the Special Rapporteur on food
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Friday 06 March 2026
09:00 - 11:00 Interactive Dialogue International Womens Day
Opening Remarks
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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15:30 - 17:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities
Opening Remarks
Panelists
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Monday 09 March 2026
09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the sale and sexual exploitation of children
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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10:30 - 12:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child (part I)
Opening Remarks
Panelists
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 16:30 Panel/Annual Discussion/Debate Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child (Part II)
Opening Remarks
Panelists
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 10 March 2026
09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SRSG on violence against children
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the right to privacy
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Wednesday 11 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Presentation Item 3: Presentation of IGWG on TNCs report and of SG and HC thematic reports under item 3
Opening Remarks
09:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 3: General debate on item 3
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3: ID with the SR on the right to privacy
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Thursday 12 March 2026
00:00 - 18:00 Right of reply Right of reply - end of Item 3
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 3: General debate on item 3
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Friday 13 March 2026
09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the SR on Myanmar
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the COI on the Syrian Arab Republic
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID with the Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Monday 16 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: ID on the report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on the promotion and protection of human rights in Nicaragua
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 4: Joint ID with the SR on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the FFM on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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14:30 - 17:30 Presentation Item 4: Presentation of the HC's oral update on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 4: General debate on item 4
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 17 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30 Right of reply Right of reply - end of item 4
14:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 4: General debate on item 4
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 5: General debate on item 5
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 17:30 Interactive Dialogue Item 3 & 5: ID with the SR on minority issues
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:30 - 17:30 Presentation Item 5: Presentation of reports under item 5
Opening Remarks
Wednesday 18 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 12:30 Right of reply Right of reply - end of Item 5
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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14:30 - 12:30 General Debate Item 5: General debate on item 5
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Thursday 19 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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Friday 20 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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Saturday 21 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
Sunday 22 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
Monday 23 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Mongolia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Honduras
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Marshall Islands
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Malawi
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Liberia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Croatia
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Maldives
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Andorra
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Jamaica
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Panama
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Libya
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Belarus
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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09:30 - 13:00 UPR outcome Item 6: UPR outcome of Bulgaria
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Closing Remarks
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15:00 - 18:00 General Debate Item 6: General debate on the Universal Periodic Review
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 7: ID with the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 24 March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 Urgent debate Item 1: Request for an urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February 2026
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
10:00 - 13:00 Presentation Item 7: Presentation of reports of the Secretary General and the High Commissioner on item 7
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
10:00 - 13:00 General Debate Item 7: General debate on item 7
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 7: ID with the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 General Debate Item 9: General debate on item 9
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Presentation Item 9: Presentation of IGWG report on the Durban Declaration Programme of Action and HC report under item 9
Opening Remarks
15:00 - 18:00 General Debate Item 8: General debate on item 8
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Right of reply Right of reply - end of item 8
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Wednesday 25 March 2026
09:00 - 15:00 Urgent debate Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February 2026
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
12:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 1: A/HRC/61/L.38 - Human rights implications of the unprovoked attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
12:00 - 15:00 Urgent debate Item 1: Request for an urgent debate to discuss the Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitar...
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 General Debate Item 9: General debate on item 9
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Right of reply Right of reply - end of item 9
15:00 - 18:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 10: EID on the High Commissioner's oral update on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Thursday 26 March 2026
10:00 - 13:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 10: ID with the IE on Mali
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
10:00 - 13:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 10: ID on the HC's oral report on Ukraine
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
10:00 - 18:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 10: ID with the HC on Haiti (with the participation of the human rights expert)
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 General Debate Item 10: General debate on item 10
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Presentation Item 10: Presentations under agenda item 10 and HC oral update on Georgia
15:00 - 18:00 Interactive Dialogue Item 10: High-level ID on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic
Opening Remarks
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
Friday 27 March 2026
09:00 - 13:00 Urgent debate Urgent debate to discuss the Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and Internation...
Opening Remarks
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.12 - Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.36 - Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.43 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.37 - Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.42 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - Mental health and human rights
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.17 - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.1 - Cooperation with regional human rights organizations
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1 - Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.2 - The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev.1 - Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.3 - Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.26 - Human rights of persons in street situations
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.24/Rev.1 - Situation of human rights in Myanmar
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.5 - The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.25 - Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.6/Rev.1 - Mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.30 - Prevention of genocide
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.31 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme au Mali
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.32/Rev.1 - Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.19 - Advancing human rights in South Sudan
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.39 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.28
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.33 - Freedom of religion or belief
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.18 - Promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.34 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités visant à améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme en Haïti, en lien avec la demande des autorités haïtiennes d’une action internationale coordonnée et ciblée
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.28 - Promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.22 - Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.35/Rev.1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.13 - The right to food
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.40 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.15 - Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.41 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.14 - Situation of human rights in Belarus
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.11 - Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.29/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.21 - Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.7 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.8 - Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.9 - Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.10 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 13:00 General Debate Item 10: General debate on item 10
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 2
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 4
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 9
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 10
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 7
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 3
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Saturday 28 March 2026
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.12 - Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.36 - Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.43 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.37 - Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.42 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - Mental health and human rights
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.17 - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.1 - Cooperation with regional human rights organizations
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1 - Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.2 - The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev.1 - Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.3 - Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.26 - Human rights of persons in street situations
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.24/Rev.1 - Situation of human rights in Myanmar
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.5 - The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.25 - Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.6/Rev.1 - Mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.30 - Prevention of genocide
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.31 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme au Mali
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.32/Rev.1 - Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.19 - Advancing human rights in South Sudan
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.39 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.28
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.33 - Freedom of religion or belief
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.18 - Promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.34 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités visant à améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme en Haïti, en lien avec la demande des autorités haïtiennes d’une action internationale coordonnée et ciblée
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.28 - Promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.22 - Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.35/Rev.1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.13 - The right to food
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.40 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.15 - Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.41 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.14 - Situation of human rights in Belarus
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.11 - Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.29/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.21 - Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.7 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.8 - Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.9 - Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.10 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 2
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 4
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 9
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 10
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 7
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 3
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Sunday 29 March 2026
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.12 - Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.36 - Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.43 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.37 - Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.42 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - Mental health and human rights
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.17 - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.1 - Cooperation with regional human rights organizations
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1 - Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.2 - The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev.1 - Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.3 - Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.26 - Human rights of persons in street situations
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.24/Rev.1 - Situation of human rights in Myanmar
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.5 - The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.25 - Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.6/Rev.1 - Mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.30 - Prevention of genocide
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.31 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme au Mali
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.32/Rev.1 - Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.19 - Advancing human rights in South Sudan
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.39 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.28
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.33 - Freedom of religion or belief
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.18 - Promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.34 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités visant à améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme en Haïti, en lien avec la demande des autorités haïtiennes d’une action internationale coordonnée et ciblée
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.28 - Promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.22 - Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.35/Rev.1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.13 - The right to food
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.40 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.15 - Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.41 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.14 - Situation of human rights in Belarus
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.11 - Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.29/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.21 - Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.7 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.8 - Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.9 - Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.10 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 2
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 4
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 9
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 10
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 7
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 3
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Monday 30 March 2026
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.12 - Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.36 - Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.43 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.37 - Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.42 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - Mental health and human rights
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.17 - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.1 - Cooperation with regional human rights organizations
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1 - Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.2 - The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev.1 - Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.3 - Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.26 - Human rights of persons in street situations
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.24/Rev.1 - Situation of human rights in Myanmar
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.5 - The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.25 - Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.6/Rev.1 - Mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.30 - Prevention of genocide
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.31 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme au Mali
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.32/Rev.1 - Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.19 - Advancing human rights in South Sudan
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.39 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.28
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.33 - Freedom of religion or belief
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.18 - Promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.34 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités visant à améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme en Haïti, en lien avec la demande des autorités haïtiennes d’une action internationale coordonnée et ciblée
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.28 - Promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.22 - Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.35/Rev.1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.13 - The right to food
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.40 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.15 - Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.41 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.14 - Situation of human rights in Belarus
Concerned countries
(JS = Joint Statements)
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.11 - Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.29/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Introduction
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.21 - Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.7 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.8 - Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.9 - Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.10 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 2
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 4
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 9
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 10
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 7
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 3
Explanation of the vote after the vote
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Tuesday 31 March 2026
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.12 - Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.36 - Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.43 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.37 - Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.42 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - Mental health and human rights
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.17 - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.1 - Cooperation with regional human rights organizations
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.27/Rev.1 - Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.2 - The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
Explanation of vote before the vote
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev.1 - Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.3 - Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.26 - Human rights of persons in street situations
Explanation of vote before the vote
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.24/Rev.1 - Situation of human rights in Myanmar
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.5 - The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.25 - Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Explanation of the vote after the vote
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General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.6/Rev.1 - Mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.30 - Prevention of genocide
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Introduction
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General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.31 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme au Mali
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.32/Rev.1 - Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.19 - Advancing human rights in South Sudan
General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.39 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.28
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.33 - Freedom of religion or belief
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.18 - Promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public service delivery
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: A/HRC/61/L.34 - Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités visant à améliorer la situation des droits de l’homme en Haïti, en lien avec la demande des autorités haïtiennes d’une action internationale coordonnée et ciblée
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.28 - Promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Introduction
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General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.22 - Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: A/HRC/61/L.35/Rev.1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.13 - The right to food
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.40 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.15 - Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.41 - Amendment to A/HRC/61/L.10
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: A/HRC/61/L.14 - Situation of human rights in Belarus
Concerned countries
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Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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Introduction
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General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.11 - Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
Explanation of vote before the vote
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.29/Rev.1 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Introduction
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14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.21 - Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.7 - Mandate of Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: A/HRC/61/L.8 - Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
(JS = Joint Statements)
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: A/HRC/61/L.9 - Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief
14:00 - 15:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: A/HRC/61/L.10 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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General comment
(JS = Joint Statements)
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 2: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 2
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 4: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 4
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 9: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 9
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 10: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 10
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 7: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 7
15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Item 3: EXPLANATIONS OF VOTE AFTER THE VOTE ON ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED UNDER ITEM 3
Explanation of the vote after the vote
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General comment
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15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions Concluding remarks by States and other stakeholders
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations
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15:00 - 18:00 Decisions and conclusions General comments by observer States on any of the resolutions and decisions adopted at this session
Council Members, Observer States and other Observers
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