... situation in Syria which is of highest concern for a number of countries. Also significant is the fact that the first cycle of the UniversalPeriodicReview (UPR), which has been hailed as the “crown jewel” of the Human Rights Council, would be completed during this current ... ... contributions of individual member states have been crucial in moving the Council forward and, as a member of the Council since 2010, Thailand itself has tried to be a responsible member by taking a progressive and constructive approach in its engagement with ...
... Commissioner acknowledged the explanation on the situation in Thailand.
The Permanent Secretary was also the main speaker in the parallel activities on “Thailand’s implementation of recommendations and voluntary pledges under the first cycle of the UniversalPeriodicReview (UPR) 2012 – 2014”, of which he highlighted Thailand’s three years progress on the UPR. The UPR serves as the HRC’s reviewing mechanism on overall human rights situation. Thailand is scheduled to present the report of the national UPR at the second cycle of the 25th UPR Working Group in 2016....
... know how demanding the task can be. Rest assured that you have Thailand’s fullest support.
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H.E. Mr. Sihasak ... ....
Human rights represent the challenge of our time. Since the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, we have made progress in ... ... momentum.
Fourth, we have to work together in making the UniversalPeriodicReview – the so-called crown jewel of the Council – ... ... recommendations. Capacity building must therefore be part and parcel of the UPR process.
The voluntary mid-term update is also important. It ...