... commitment to the principles of the international humanrights obligation, as well as the campaign for Thailand’s membership in the HumanRights 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 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2012 – 2014”, of which he highlighted Thailand’s three years progress on the UPR. The UPR serves as the HRC’s reviewing ...
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 humanrights situation in the country at the 12th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group. The report was adopted at the 19th Session of the HumanRights Council (HRC) in March 2012. Thailand received a total of 172 recommendations, 134 of which have been accepted in whole or in part. In addition, Thailand also made 8 voluntary ...
... process of reform gaining momentum.
Fourth, we have to work together in making the Universal Periodic Review – the so-called crown jewel of the Council – more... ... hundred recommendations. Capacity building must therefore be part and parcel of the UPR process.
The voluntary mid-term update is also important. It should not be about... ... and need assistance and capacity building.
Last but not least, we should consider how humanrights should be reflected in the Post-2015 Development Agenda.
Humanrights- based...
... runs from 27 February to 23 March 2012 will allow further discussion and debate on the humanrights 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 Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which has been hailed as the “crown jewel” of the HumanRights 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 member ...
... of the right to health, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG), the strengthening of national humanrights infrastructure, open and constructive dialogues and engagement with Special Procedures of the HRC, OHCHR and other humanright related mechanism and the participation of Thailand in the 3rd Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and progress in its implementation of the accepted recommendations and voluntary pledges.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the 3 foes to humanrights, namely wars, internal political and economic strife and the ...