Ambassador Harper: End of Session Statement and Explanation for all HRC31 Resolutions
The United States strongly supports the new mandate on South Sudan. The wholesale disregard for human lives and rights has gone on too long, and must stop. We are pleased the Council adopted a consensus resolution on North Korean human rights that established a panel of experts to explore appropriate approaches to accountability.
Read moreFact Sheet: Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council’s 31st Session
Although the United States is not a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council this year – taking a mandatory year off, while standing for re-election in the fall – it maintains robust engagement in the Council, working with countries from all regions to address urgent human rights situations and issues.
Read moreAmbassador Keith Harper: Press Briefing on Outcomes of the 31st Session of the HRC
The Council showed that when the international community is united, we can deliver forceful messages about the importance of promoting and protecting human rights.
Read moreU.S. Statement Introducing Resolution on Human Rights in South Sudan
Introduction: Resolution on Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council, 31st Session United States Delegation, delivered by Ambassador Keith Harper March 23, 2016 As demonstrated by the OHCHR report issued early this month, the human rights situation in South Sudan is one of the gravest situations we face at the Human Rights Council. […]
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U.S. Statement at the General Debate on the Report of the High Commissioner
The United States commends the High Commissioner and his office and wishes to highlight the following countries where OHCHR is active.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the General Debate on the Report of the High Commissioner
The United States commends the High Commissioner and his office and wishes to highlight the following countries where OHCHR is active.
Read moreHRC31: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Mali
The United States strongly encourages the Government of Mali to focus on protecting human rights, fostering national dialogue with all signatories of the accord, and beginning steps to reintegrate armed groups into society.
Read moreInteractive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Haiti
The United States expresses strong support and gratitude to Independent Expert Gustavo Gallón for his work in Haiti.
Read moreAmbassador Harper: The human rights situation in South Sudan is one of the gravest situations we face at the Human Rights Council.
The U.S. urges all parties in South Sudan to protect civilians, allow safe and prompt humanitarian access, and provide access to all relevant special procedures mechanisms.
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