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This session is taking place at a time the human rights landscape has been highly challenged. as highlighted by the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.
The 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) opened in Geneva recently. Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco assumed the presidency of the session, which will run for four weeks until July 12th.
This session is taking place at a time when the human rights landscape has been highly challenged. as highlighted by the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.
At the opening session, Ambassador Zniber, who also serves as Morocco’s permanent representative in Geneva, outlined the procedural framework guiding the Council’s work.
The 56th session will delve into a broad spectrum of thematic issues through interactive dialogues with UNHRC Special Rapporteurs. These dialogues will focus on issues like health, education, the rights of migrants and refugees, freedom of expression, and the impact of climate change on human rights.
Additionally, country-specific dialogues will be held to examine the human rights situations in several countries, including Eritrea, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. These dialogues provide a platform for focused discussions on specific challenges and potential solutions.
Five-panel discussions will be held during the session, providing a deeper analysis of specific themes. Some of the sub-themes slotted for discussion include violence against women and girls, the connection between human rights and the global economy as it relates to women’s rights, promoting inclusivity and human rights advancement. Technical cooperation and capacity-building will form part of the discussions. The 56th session of the UNHRC convenes at a critical time.
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The High Commissioner’s report paints a concerning picture of human rights violations globally, with ongoing conflicts further exacerbating this situation.
