... runs from 27 February to 23 March 2012 will allow further discussion and debate on the human rights and humanitarian 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 session.
The 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 ...
... commitment to the principles of the international human rights obligation, as well as the campaign for Thailand’s membership in the Human Rights Council term 2015 – 2017. During the discussion, the High Commissioner acknowledged the explanation on the situation ... ... 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 ...
... Council is very important. We have to send a firm and united message when confronted with gross and systematic violations of human rights.
But we must always keep the door opened for dialogue and engagement with the countries concerned before, during ... ... of Myanmar where we see real and genuine process of reform gaining momentum.
Fourth, we have to work together in making the UniversalPeriodicReview – the so-called crown jewel of the Council – more effective.
We are now entering the second cycle of the review....