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 ... ... 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...
... and Acting Foreign Minister, attended the 26th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Gevena, Switzerland.
On 12 – ... ... explain the current situation on Thai politics, and to reaffirm Thailand’s commitment to the principles of the international ... ... implementation of recommendations and voluntary pledges under the first cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2012 – 2014”, of which he highlighted ... ... is scheduled to present the report of the national UPR at the secondcycle of the 25th UPR Working Group in 2016.
Mr. Phuangketkeow,...
... inter-faith dialogue among communities, among others.
That is why Thailand initiated the annual resolution to promote technical cooperation ... ... message when confronted with gross and systematic violations of human rights.
But we must always keep the door opened for dialogue ... ... gaining momentum.
Fourth, we have to work together in making the Universal Periodic Review – the so-called crown jewel of the Council – more effective.
We are now entering the secondcycle of the review. The success of this process will depend in ...