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Quick summary The 50th regular session of the Human Rights Council ( HRC50 ) was held from Monday 13 June to Friday 8 July 2022. The Human Rights Council marked its 50th session through a high-level...

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Universal Rights Group and 4 others

During the activities of the

@UN_HRC

@UNGeneva

, I’ve got the opportunity to meet journalists from #Africa and #Asia as part of the “Media Engagement Programme”, and talk over #Mexico’s 🇲🇽 priorities an actions during the current #HRC50

@LIBYAUNGVA

on draft res. #L23: ‘This draft resolution shows once more the firm political willingness of #Libya🇱🇾to commit to promoting and protecting #HumanRights, to work towards national #reconciliation, and to reach strong national unity.’ #HRC50 #Item10

@NLinGeneva

on draft res. #L23: ‘The support Libya has provided to the fact finding mission so far is testament to the willingness of Libyan authorities to address the #HumanRights situation in the country.’ #HRC50 #Item10

@GermanyUNGeneva

on draft res. #L23: ‘🇩🇪would like to strongly encourage all actors to fully cooperate with the fact finding mission, provide the required support and access for the team to be able to fulfil the fact finding mission’s mandate in the short timeframe' #HRC50

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@FranceONUGeneve

on draft res. #L23: ‘#France🇫🇷immediately calls upon all parties to do their utmost to put a cessation of relations on all parties, including by foreign mercenaries and #law and order.’ #HRC50 #Item10

@CZmissionGeneva

OBO the #EU on draft res. #L23: ‘While we would have preferred a mandate extension of 1⃣2⃣ months without a sunset clause, we appreciate Libya’s 🇱🇾willingness to further engage with the mission.’ #HRC50 #Item10

@CotedIvoire_UN

on draft res. #L23: ‘This res. sends a clear message to Libya [...] to respect its int'l obligations and is committed to address any alleged violations of #HumanRights. The res. also underlines its centrality of technical assistance & capacity building' #HRC50

If adopted #L23 would: 🔹Extend the mandate of the #FFM on #Libya for a final, non-extendable period of9️⃣months 🔹Request the #FFM to present to #HRC52 its final report during an #ID focusing on #TransitionalJustice, #NHRI strengthening & #RuleOfLaw #HRC50 #Item10

@CotedIvoire_UN

presents draft resolution #L23 ‘#TechnicalAssistance & #CapacityBuilding to improve the #HumanRights situation in #Myanmar🇲🇲’ at #HRC50 #Item10 📜 Read it here: bit.ly/3nEHmyQ 📺 Follow the procedure live here: media.un.org/en/webtv

@USUN

explanation of #vote on #L8: '🇺🇸strongly supports the engagement and participation of #CSO and other stakeholders in the work of the Human Rights Council. We remain concerned about this resolution’s substantial budgetary implications'

Draft resolution #L8 ‘The #SocialForum’ is adopted by consensus at #HRC50

(2/2) 'It is also a forum enabling the active participation of a broad range of #CSO. It is the ideal venue for their voice to be heard on equal footing with respect to various themes of interest & international relevance.'

(1/2)

@MisionCubaONUG

on draft res. #L8: 'The #SocialForum is a unique venue for open constructive dialogue within the #UN, where it is possible to have respectful exchange of points of view between a whole spectrum of actors and the #international community'. #HRC50 #Item5

If adopted #L8 would: 🔹decide that the #SocialForum will meet for2️⃣days in 2022 to focus on #science, #technology & #innovation to the promotion of #HumanRights 🔹invite the 2023 #SocialForum to submit a report at #HRC55

@MisionCubaONUG

presents draft resolution #L8 ‘The #SocialForum’ at #HRC50 #Item5 📜 Read it here: bit.ly/3OABdQf 📺 Follow the procedure live here: media.un.org/en/webtv

@BoliviaUNNY

on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'Throughout its history, every right that gained by people in #Bolivia has marked a tireless struggle of organised people and respecting our Constitution and duties established in #international instruments' #HRC50

#Cameroon on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'We join the consensus in voting on the resolution on promotion and protection of rights and public assemblies' #HRC50

@sudapermunog

on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'On extending the mandate of the Independent Expert on #SOGI, we do not associate ourselves with some of the phraseology that was used in the draft resolution because runs counter to our legislation' #HRC50

@USUN

on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'At its core, the #SOGI mandate is about something as simple as it is #universal: the right of all of us, everywhere, to be free from #discrimination and #violence'. #HRC50

@BrazilUNGeneva

on EOV under #Item3: '🇧🇷wishes to reiterate its position with regard to language relating to #SRHR & #ComprehensiveSexualityEducation - in no case should attacks be interpreted as promoting/supporting #abortion as a method of #FamilyPlanning' #HRC50

@FinlandGeneva

on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'We are #States and duty bearers have the responsibility to ensure a dignified life for all in all #economic and #social spectrums of life, as well as in #political and #public spheres' #HRC50

(2/2) '#States should respect, promote & consider their respective int'l obligations in the #multilateral forums in addressing the global issue of #ClimateChange'

(1/2) .

@pmngeneva

on explanation of vote under #Item3: '#Nepal emphasises the consensual adoption of the resolution on #HumanRights & #ClimateChange. Climate change is a common concern of humankind'. #HRC50

@PLMissionGeneva

on explanation of vote under #Item3: 'We take note of the existence of the mandate of independent experts and recreate our readiness to cooperate with all #UN mechanisms, advancing #InternationalLaw & internationally recognised #HumanRights standards'. #HRC50

Draft resolution #L16 ‘The #promotion & #protection of #HumanRights in the context of #PeacefulProtests’ is adopted by consensus at #HRC50

@BoliviaUNNY

on draft resolution #L16 at #HRC50: 'During our national history #IndigenousPeoples, campesinos, trade unions and Bolivian people have claimed the #HumanRights through mobilisations, #protests & social demonstrations'.

(2/2) 2⃣National security application of the law that affects the judicial sovereignty of countries. 3⃣The new wording on restrictions to the transfer and use of articles and #technology #surveillance'

(1/2)

@ChinaMissionGva

on draft resolution #L16 at #HRC50: 'The current text contains the following shortcomings: 1⃣The content is not balanced and doesn't state that #PeacefulProtest should be carried out in line with the law

Amendment #L61 to res. #L16 on ‘The #promotion & #protection of #HumanRights in the context of #PeacefulProtests’ is rejected by vote (7-23-17) at #HRC50 ✅ 7 for ❌ 23 against 🔵 17 abstention

@USUN

on amendment #L61 to res. #L16 on at #HRC50: 'It attempts to remove the most important element: the development of specific technical and practical tools to assist law enforcement officials in promoting and protecting #HumanRights in the context of peaceful protests'.

@LtGva

on amendment #L61 to res. #L16 at #HRC50: 'Exempted from the Russian amendment is a specific reference to

@UNODC

, while its contribution of is key to the project'.

If adopted, amendment #L61 to #L16 would change para 34 to read 'Requests the SR in collaboration with

@UN_HRC

, to engage in consultations and to present his findings in a report to assist law enforcement officials in promoting and protecting human rights at the #HRC56' #HRC50

Amendment #L59 to res. #L16 on ‘The #promotion & #protection of #HumanRights in the context of #PeacefulProtests’ is rejected by vote (7-22-18) at #HRC50 ✅ 7 for ❌ 22 against 🔵 18 abstention

@FinlandGeneva

on amendment #L59 to res. #L16 at #HRC50: 'It does not reflect #InternationalLaw. It is not in line with the intent and spirit of the resolution. The rationale goes against the State's positive obligation to facilitate #PeacefulAssembly & to protect demonstrators'

@GermanyUNGeneva

on amendment #L59 to res. #L16 at #HRC50: '#PeacefulProtest should be seen as spaces where individuals communities and groups facing #marginalisation and #discrimination can safely assemble to voice their views and opinions, and to claim their rights'.

If adopted, amendment #L59 to res #L16 would insert a para urging #States to ensure that organisers & leaders of peaceful assemblies, incl. #PeacefulProtests are aware of their special duties & responsibilities to the proper conduct of assemblies. 📜: bit.ly/3ygLzhk