Highlights of Thailand’s implementation of recommendations and voluntary pledges under the first cycle of the Universal Periodic Review 2012-2014 (Mid-term update)
1. Background
Thailand presented its first national report on the human rights situation in the country at the 12th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group. The report was ... ... Committee to monitor the implementation of such recommendations and voluntary pledges in addition to preparation of the mid-term and second UPR reports. The National Committee is chaired by Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and comprises representatives ...
... Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Acting Foreign Minister, attended the 26th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Gevena, Switzerland.
On 12 – 13 June 2014, Mr. Sihasak... ... “Thailand’s implementation of recommendations and voluntary pledges under the first cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2012 – 2014”, of which he highlighted Thailand’s... ... rights situation. Thailand is scheduled to present the report of the national UPR at the secondcycle of the 25th UPR Working Group in 2016.
Mr. Phuangketkeow, who was former...
... Thailand
at the High-level Segment of the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council
Geneva, 6 March 2014
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Madam Deputy ... ... essential to the effectiveness and credibility of the Council.
Second, we need to invest in the future through better prevention.... ... gaining momentum.
Fourth, we have to work together in making the Universal Periodic Review – the so-called crown jewel of ... ... Council – more effective.
We are now entering the secondcycle of the review. The success of this process will depend in ...