UN Human Rights Council
Interviewed with Huridocs
Dear All,
I was interviewed by Huridocs on the evaluation of first UPR Working Group together with Yves Lador (Earth Justice).
Pax Romana meets Ms. Louise Harbour, the High Commissioner on Human Rights
This week the 1st Session of Human Rights Council has concluded its Inaugural Session which include the High Level Segment. The general issues mentioned by the speeches of the dignitaries of the HLS included:
A Step Forward on Human Rights
The Opening of United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva 19 June 2006
Today, the long awaited UN Human Rights Council starts its 1st Session from June 19-30, 2006. The Council was opened by MR. Jan Eliasson (Sweden), the President of 60th Session of the UN General Assembly. In his opening remark, Ambassador Eliasson recognized this Council as a result of a long negotiation. He expected the Council to be able to serve as a fresh start of the work of the UN in Human Rights. Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary General in his speech put the underline on the historical importance of this Council on showing the commitment of the UN to promote and protect the human rights. The f1st Session is presided by Ambassador de Alba from Mexico. Also present on this opening session, Ms. Louise Harbour, the High Commissioner on Human Rights and Ms. Wangari Mathai, the Nobel Peace Winner.
Notes from 2nd Roundtable Sharing and Discussion on the NGO Participation On the 1st Human Rights Council
Geneva, 31 May 20061
The 2nd Roundtable Sharing Discussion on NGO Participation was held as the follow up of the first meeting which took place on May 18, 2006. Around 50 participants attended this roundtable which included NGOs, Permanent Missions member of the Human Rights Council, Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights and the United Nations Office in Geneva. The purpose of this meeting was an informal exchange of views on information related to Human Rights Council between permanent delegations, NGO's and OHCHR on the issues of:
Roundtable Discussion on NGO Participation in the Human Rights Council
18 May, 20061
The purpose of this meeting was to solicit an informal exchange of views between delegations and NGO's on the issues related to NGO participation and access to the Human Rights Council. Specifically, six clusters were presented as possible discussion points. The meeting itself was attended by NGO and governmental representatives, and the discussion points sparked a lively and interactive dialogue about these important issues.
