26th Meeting - 62nd Session of Human Rights Council

Excellencies, distinguished representatives, colleagues.
I hereby declare open the 26th meeting of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.
We will now continue with the consideration of the outcome of Australia.
We will continue with the member states and observer states for their comments on the outcome of Australia.
I need to remind you of the speaking time, which is 1 minute 30 seconds.
Now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Mr.
President, China has taken note of Australia's UPI report and welcomes Australia's acceptance of two recommendations put forward by China.
We regret that they did not accept the recommendations regarding the protections of rights of persons with disabilities and migrants.
The Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of migrants submitted a report entitled The externalization of Migration Governance to the 62nd session of HRC.
It once again underscores that by establishing offshore detention centers in third countries, Australia violates the human rights of migrants and asylum seekers, including children.
This issue is not new, but rather the inevitable consequence of Australia's longstanding policy of externalizing migration control.
China hopes that Australia will face up to its own human rights issues, including racism and xenophobia, earnestly implement recommendations made by the international community during this UPR cycle, take concrete measures to improve its own human rights situation, and make concrete contributions to some development of the International Human Rights cause.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Samoan.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
We express our sincere condolences to the delegation of Colombia for the passing of His Excellency, Permanent Representative Gustavo Guilln.
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Sam warmly welcomes the delegation of Australia and commends them for their efforts in preparation for the adoption of the UPR outcome this cycle.
We commend Australia for the progress made in implementing recommendations from the previous cycle, particularly its commitment to an advancement of climate action.
We appreciate Australia's ambitious target of reducing emissions by 62% to 70% below 2005 levels by 2035.
We also wish to acknowledge and express our full support for Australia's leadership role in global climate action as the president of negotiations for Cp 31 later this year.
We thank Australia for its support of Samo's recommendation to strengthen inclusive education for refugees, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Sao remains encouraged by Australia's continued engagement with the UPR process and its commitment to advancing human rights for all and therefore recommend the adoption of Australia's report and wish them well in the implementation of their recommendations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I will now give the floor to other stakeholders.
That is from the list, the speakers that we can accommodate.
And I will now give the floor to the other stakeholders to make their general comments on the outcome.
The speaking time has been set at 2 minutes for all.
And I now give the floor No.
To the representative of Fond Marista Perla Solidar international de Hods for video intervention.
President, welcome Australia's engagement in the UPR process and acknowledge the steps taken since the previous cycle.
As the future generations of Australia, we remain committed to ensuring the current human rights needs are adequately addressed.
Refugee and asylum seeking families continue to face barriers to education, financial stability, and long term integration.
Under current laws, not all asylum seekers are allowed to work and, if eligible, receive the equivalent of 25 euro a day.
We echo calls made by delegations for Australia to strengthen protection and support for these families, including ensuring access to inclusive education.
We are also concerned about the number of young people committing crimes and the lack of programs that offer support.
85% of young perpetrators re offend within the first 12 months of being released, demonstrating systemic weaknesses in rehabilitation.
We further join delegations in urging Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility in line with international standards, ensuring detention remains a genuine last resort.
69% of children have been unintentionally exposed to harmful content online, reflecting the lack of measures in action to protect this vulnerable age group.
We commend the efforts made by the E Safety Commissioner in ensuring online protection.
However, I believe that there is more to be done in line with recommendations calling for stronger digital safeguards for children.
Therefore, we urge the Australian government to, one, implement government funded tutoring programs for students of refugee backgrounds in English and mathematics.
Two, enact a transition program for refugees and asylum seekers in public housing that provides financial literacy aid.
Three, establish mental health programs targeted youth offenders with a clear focus on reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration.
Four, develop structured programs that assign trained social workers to youth offenders, ensuring consistent supervision and guidance.
Five, require digital platforms to use real time content filters and default safety settings that limit exposure to harmful content.
And six, increase in app opportunities to access helplines and educational resources that promote safe digital behaviors.
I'll give the floor to the representative of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches in Australia speak in solidarity with Australia's First Nations who faced entrenched disadvantage, lower life expectancy, poor health, systemic racism, and are the most incarcerated people globally.
Whilst welcome the closing the gap targets, these remain largely unmet.
Protecting the rights of Australia's indigenous people would benefit all Australians and we urge a more concerted effort from government.
We call for a National Treaty Commission and truth telling processes to aid healing and reconciliation with indigenous communities co designing policies and programs that affect them.
We call for the minimum age of criminal responsibility to be raised in line with international norms and to expand community based juvenile diversion programs.
Violence against women remains widespread with one woman killed every 11 days.
Aboriginal women are disproportionately affected.
We call on the government to accept and implement recommendations on this concern, increasing crisis support funding, emergency housing, and financial assistance.
Climate change impacts are worsening with rising sea levels disproportionately affecting lives and livelihoods of Aboriginal Torres Strait and Pacific Islander communities.
Integrating human rights into climate policy would aid emissions reductions and transition to renewable energy.
We call for a ban on new coal mines, the phasing out of existing ones, and the transition away from fossil fuels.
We thank the Republic of the Marshall Islands for their recommendation on this and we call on the Australian government to strengthen climate finance, particularly for Pacific nations.
Nuclear weapons and militarization threaten all life on Earth and the OCHA submarine Partnership raises grave concerns.
We call on the government to accept the recommendation made by Kazakhstan and to sign and ratify the Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons and to invest in peaceful diplomacy.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of United Nations Watch.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, my name is Arson Ostrowsky.
I've traveled from Sydney to speak here today not only on behalf of UN Watch and the Australia Israel Jewish Affairs Council, but as a survivor of anti Semitic terror.
Last November, Australia submitted its universal periodic review before this council.
But just weeks later, during a Hanukkah celebration on Bondai Beach, my country suffered the worst terror attack in our history.
15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, were murdered.
I was at the festival with my family, but was shot in the head when I ran towards them.
I speak before you today though, not seeking sympathy, but sounding a warning that hatred directed at Jews, when ignored, excused, or mainstreamed inevitably leads to violence.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, Bonai did not occur in a vacuum.
It was built chant by chant and march by march for two years, repeated warnings by the Jewish community went largely unheeded.
Synagogues fire bombed, Jewish children harassed, people afraid to wear the star of David.
Even now teachers reluctant to teach about the Holocaust for fear of causing offense.
This should indeed concern us all.
As the late Chief Rabbi Sachs warned, anti Semitism is the early warning sign of a wider societal breakdown.
When anti Semitism is allowed to thrive, it erodes the very foundations of a free society like Australia, tolerance, social cohesion, the rule of law, and moral clarity.
Australia has taken important steps, including establishing a royal commission into anti Semitism, which I addressed just days ago, but much more must be done.
I urge the international community to encourage Australia to confront antisemitism in all its forms, including when it masquerades as anti Zionism so that every citizen can live openly and freely because history teaches us that while Jews might be the first target of anti Semitism, we are seldom the last.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of the Institute for NGO Research for video intervention.
Bandai Beach massacre on the 14th of December 2025, in which 16 were murdered and many more wounded while attending a Hanukkah candle lighting was widely foreseen as the consequence of pervasive hate and anti Semitism that flourished following the October 7th Hamas atrocities.
The attack was preceded by major increases in anti Semitic speech and violence and by the government's failure to act, as well as its endorsement of false accusations that feed anti Jewish hate, virulent anti Zionism and demonization of Israel.
Already on October 9th, what was misleadingly described as a pro Palestinian rally took place in front of the Sydney opera house, featuring blatant hate symbols, posters, and speech.
Expressions of anti Semitism in Australia are promoted and amplified by NGOs claiming to promote human rights, as well as state controlled media platforms and among academics.
Amnesty International, Australia is a primary source of demonizing language and social media campaigns through libels targeting Israel and supporters, meaning the vast majority of the Jewish community.
Systemic academic anti Semitism, particularly at the University of Sydney, has been documented, including in the Senate inquiry.
In addition, heinous hate rhetoric and Australian mocks has been documented.
The establishment of the Royal Commission on anti Semitism and its endorsement of the International Consensus definition adopted in 2016 by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the standard by which to assess the evidence marks a potentially important turning point.
Another step is the belated government announcement that would implement the measures and recommendations that had been made in July of 2025 by the special envoy to combat anti Semitism.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of Human Rights Watch for video intervention.
Human Rights Watch is disappointed that Australia has accepted less than half the recommendations made to it during its fourth universal periodic review.
In its response, Australia says it takes its human rights obligations seriously, yet it has refused to accept key recommendations to stop the incarceration of children as young as ten, to end its offshore processing regime, and to take greater action to phase out fossil fuels.
Australia did acknowledge it needs to do more to address the disproportionate incarceration of Thirst Nations children.
However, this was undermined by Australia's refusal to accept recommendations to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
Children as young as ten can be incarcerated in most Australian jurisdictions.
First Nations children make up just 6% of the child population with 60% of those incarcerated.
Children have been held in adult jails and locked up in conditions of solitary confinement for more than 22 hours a day.
In the most serious cases, children have died in Australian detention.
On migration, Australia said it was committed to ensuring its system respects the human rights of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.
Yet it did not accept recommendations explicitly calling on it to end its offshore processing regime, under which asylum seekers are forcibly transferred to the Pacific Island nation of Nahu.
Finally, on climate change, Australia says that it's playing a global leadership role.
Yet it accepted barely any recommendations calling for greater action, including those from Pacific neighbors who face some of the greatest threats from the climate crisis and called on Australia to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels.
If Australia really wants to show that it takes its international human rights obligations seriously, it should reconsider its positions.
I give the floor to the representative of Christian Council International for video intervention.
Thank you.
I delivered this statement on behalf of Christian Council International.
While we recognize the careful considerations of Australia related to protecting religious freedom and freedom of speech in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity, we are deeply concerned about the increasing pressure on women, parents, and religious communities in Australia regarding their fundamental freedoms.
More concerning, however, is the failure of the government to define biological realities.
Womanhood is not a social construct nor an identity.
It is a biological reality.
Based on this reality, special safeguards can be attributed to our needs, rights, and aspirations.
Unfortunately, these safeguards are not recognized as being valuable enough.
I personally was found to have discriminated by the Federal Court of Australia based on the Sex Discrimination Act for hosting a social media space for biological women.
Rather than protecting and promoting these female only spaces which can help women to overcome issues such as sexual harassment online, the Australian government chose not to define a biological woman, leaving sex to become a spectrum and a mere choice.
We urge the Australian government to uphold biological realities in which they are now in breach of the CEO Convention, which grounds women's rights in biology.
My dignity and that of millions of Australian women is compromised by a government that refuses to recognize concrete realities and fails to meet our unique needs.
While millions are spent on promoting so called gender equality, we call on genuine commitment towards the rights and aspirations of women.
Thank you.
I give the floor to Ilga World.
Mr.
President, this statement is made in consultation with equality Australia, a civil society organization working to protect and promote the human rights of LGBTIQ plus persons in Australia.
We express our appreciation to the eight states that raised recommendations addressing the human rights of LGBTQ plus persons in Australia.
We note with concern Australia's decision to note the recommendations specifically relating to LGBTQ plus persons.
This risks leaving persistent protection gaps unaddressed, including in relation to non discrimination, safety, bodily autonomy, and equal participation.
We encourage the government to continue engaging constructively with these recommendations, particularly given its stated commitment to dignity, participation, and equal protection before the law.
While we acknowledge the government's reference to Australia's anti discrimination framework, important gaps remain in law and practice.
Religious educational institutions and service providers are still legally permitted to discriminate against LGBTQ plus people, leaving community members without equal protection, including around one third of school students.
We're concerned that intersex children continue to lack adequate protection from non consensual and medically unnecessary interventions in most jurisdictions.
Harmful conversion practices also remain lawful in three Australian states and territories.
As a national LGBTIQ plus organization, we know that most Australians would want these gaps addressed in line with equality, fairness, and inclusion.
Doing so would respond directly to concerns raised during this UPR cycle.
We welcome the government's acceptance of recommendations on hate speech and hate crimes.
This is urgent as LGBTIQ plus Australians experience rising hate, including violent hate crimes, abuse, and discrimination.
Homophobia and transphobia are increasing.
We urge the Australian government to build on its commitment by taking concrete steps to ensure equal protection for all LGBTIQ plus persons across all jurisdictions.
We stand ready to work constructively with the government towards this goal.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of the Inclusivity Project, Inc.
Precedent, caste discrimination and prejudice is persistent in Australia and is not just a case of an interpersonal intercultural issue within the South Asian diaspora.
It is a pervasive, systemic and a racism problem.
This finding is an outcome of extensive empirical data collected by grassroot cast operations communities in Australia, as indicated in the report, cast in Australia.
Pointing at instances of caste based violence, untouchability practices in the Australian society.
In the landmark national anti racism framework, the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2024, based on the reports empirical insights, recommended the Australian government to investigate options for legal protection against caste discrimination, including potential reform of existing legislation.
After the president of HRC adopted a favorable reading of the ground of dissent under Section nine of the Australian Federal Racial Discrimination Act of 1975, to include prohibition of discrimination against people based on caste and other forms of inherited social certification and began accepting federal caste based discrimination complaints at ARC.
Yet, the discussion on addressing it remains entirely absent from federal anti discrimination law.
Amending the list of protected characteristics to reflect an explicit ground of caste based discrimination under the 1975 legislation.
There remains a big lacuna in law which further exacerbates the human rights violations that thousands of individuals from caste oppressed communities continue to face in Australia.
Could the Australian government please suggest all steps taken and or planned towards legal regulation against caste discrimination in Australia? I thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of the Edmund Rice International Limited.
Mr.
President, Edmund Rice International and Partners commend the constructive participation of Australia in its fourth UPR and the progress made since its previous review.
We commend Australia for supporting recommendations to build on progress to protect and promote human rights and encourage it to work towards developing a Federal Human Rights Act to ensure the protection of rights for all Australians and to prevent potential breaches.
ERI commends Australia for accepting recommendations to address inequalities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage it to work towards developing a national framework for creating legislation and policies that are guided by the principles of free prior and informed consent.
We also commend Australia for its commitment to improving youth justice outcomes, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
We encourage it to work towards raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years in all Australian jurisdictions in accordance with international best practice.
ERI welcomes Australia's support for recommendations to strengthen protection of migrant workers and encourage it to ratify the relevant International Convention.
We also welcome Australia's acceptance of a recommendation to enhance protection for refugees and asylum seekers and reduce the reliance on immigration detention.
We urge Australia to work towards the closure of offshore processing centers and to ensuring that all asylum seeker claims be processed in Australia in accordance with the Refugee Convention.
Finally, we commend Australia for its commitment to the Paris Agreement and acceptance of a recommendation to pay attention to human rights and policies related to climate change.
We encourage Australia to subsidize the cost of renewable energies for vulnerable groups to expedite the phasing out of fossil fuels.
We also commend Australia for providing formal permanent migration pathways for citizens of Tuvalu and Kirbas to resettle in Australia, primarily in response to the severe threats posed by climate change and rising sea levels.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of Law Council of Australia for a video intervention.
The Law Council of Australia welcomes the universal periodic review as an important opportunity to draw attention to urgent human rights issues and to strengthen human rights protections in our country.
The Law Council's written submission highlights three priorities for Australia, the need to adopt a Federal Human Rights Act, the crisis state of the child justice system, and the continuing over incarceration of First Nations people.
Welcome the recommendations addressing these issues in the working groups report.
However, Australia's progress in implementing similar recommendations from previous cycles has been limited.
We are particularly concerned by the lack of progress to meet closing the gap outcomes for First Nations people, legislate stronger cultural heritage protections, and implement justice related recommendations.
This includes raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility and addressing the overrepresentation of First Nations children in the criminal justice system.
Issues of deep concern to the committee on the elimination of racial discrimination in its recent alert to Australia, among others.
We continue to call for Australia to fully implement and uphold its human rights obligations and standards, including under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the optional protocol to the Convention Against Torture, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Australia's international obligations apply across all jurisdictions and cannot be deferred or diminished by the complexities of a federal system.
Commitment must now lead to action.
We call on the Australian government to lead a coordinated national response to give full effect to the recommendations accepted through this process.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Before giving the floor to the delegation of Australia, for concluding remarks, allow me to inform that out of 332 recommendation received, 128 enjoyed the support of Australia and 204 are noted.
And I'll give the floor back to Her Excellency, Ambassador Claire Walsh, for your concluding remarks.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I would like to thank member states who have made statements.
I would also like to thank the Australian Human Rights Commission and members of civil society for their participation.
Your feedback will continue to inform implementation and consideration of recommendations.
I would like to reiterate that Australia is committed to implementing accepted recommendations and voluntary commitments and to the continued consideration of other recommendations.
We understand that the UPR does not finish today.
Our ongoing work will be supported by Australia's standing National Human Rights Mechanism.
The mechanism was established as a voluntary commitment to our second UPR to strengthen Australia's reporting and engagement with the UN on human rights.
It includes an Australian government inter departmental committee that provides a coordinated, consistent, and efficient approach to human rights reporting.
An intergovernmental working group consisting of representatives from the departments of the Premier or Department of the Chief Minister in every state and territory.
A mechanism for consultation with the Australian Human Rights Commission and Civil Society, and publicly available information on Australia's human rights reporting processes.
Conclusion, I wish to thank Australia's UPR Troika of Benin, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Vietnam, as well as the UPR Secretariat for their invaluable support and assistance.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I'd like to thank Your Excellency and your delegation's presentation and the constructive participation of Australia throughout the UPR process.
And I propose that the council adopt the decision and on the outcome of the Universal periodic review of Australia as it appears on screen.
I see no objection.
The decision is adopted.
We'll briefly suspend the meeting before the consideration of the outcome of Georgia.
Thank you.
We will now proceed with the consideration of the outcome of Georgia.
The outcome is based on the report of the working group on the Universal Pic Review of Georgia and its addendum.
These documents together with the additional information that will now be provided by Georgia will constitute the outcome of the review and shall be adopted by the council through a standardized decision.
I now have the pleasure to give the floor to His Excellency, Mr.
Revas Loma, ambassador Permanent representative of Georgia to present additional information under review.
Excellency, you have the floor.
Thank you very much, Mr.
President.
First of all, let me express my condolences on the passing of our dear friend Gustavo.
It's very difficult to find the words, but our sympathies to his family, to the loved ones, of course, to his country.
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, once again, on behalf of my government, I express sincere gratitude to the members of the troika, namely Angola, Estonia, Pakistan, and the UPR Secretariat for their invaluable work.
We also appreciate and value cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and its Tbilic Office and by all means, I thank member states for their active engagement.
Mr.
President, one cannot underestimate the role of the HRC and its unique mechanism, the UPR, providing the opportunity for all states to present steps undertaken towards the protection and promotion of human rights at the national level.
In this vein, I would like to reiterate Georgia's continued commitment towards upholding all human rights, ensuring their better protection, and our continued support to the UPR mechanism.
Ladies and gentlemen, overall, 106 UN member states participated in the discussion of the report on Georgia.
307 recommendations were given to Georgia during the review session.
As a result of the internal assessment by all branches of the government, 159 recommendations were taken on board.
During the next review cycle, Georgia will concentrate on addressing the recommendations in following things.
Protection of the most vulnerable groups is a key priority for the government of Georgia and will remain so for the next cycle.
Government will continue efforts aimed at elimination of violence against women and domestic violence.
Further steps will be taken to protect children from sexual violence and ensure psychological rehabilitation and integration of homeless children, including children living and working on the streets.
Government is also committed to the effective implementation of CRPD and its optional protocol.
Government of Georgia will continue to prioritize health care and social protection, including but not limited to further enhancing the efficiency of the universal health care program.
Notably, the budget of the state program for social rehabilitation and childcare is increasing every year.
This increase is a clear message that the government will continue its efforts to strengthen social justice and ensure equal opportunities.
To enhance the efficiency of the universal health care program in November 2022, a new service reimbursement mechanism, the diagnosis related grouping system was introduced.
As a result, patient co payments for medical services decreased in 2023.
Government of Georgia will continue efforts to improve the equality and equity of education at all levels with the aim of ensuring equal opportunities for all students, including those from ethnic minorities.
Now, furthermore, representatives of ethnic minorities have access to information and media in ethnic minority languages as well as their equal and full participation in Georgia's 2020 and 2024 parliamentary elections was ensured.
We all agree that the rule of law and the independence of judiciary are one of the core indicators for the application of human rights.
In this regard, the most objective measure is the statistics of the European Court of Human Rights, according to which the number of complaints sent from Georgia to the court has significantly decreased in the last 15 years.
In addition to the afore said, my government is planning to address recommendations related to the ratification of conventions, strengthening efforts to prevent and combat racism, xenophobia, and hate speech, strengthening the education and training of law enforcement officers and mobilizing international efforts to ensure access for international mechanisms in the occupied territories and continuing close cooperation with the international community for the safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees from their territories.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
And at these points, I would like to yield the floor to all who wish to speak.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I will now open the floor to member and observer states for their comments on the outcome of the review.
The speaking time has been set at 1 minute and 30 seconds for all states.
The first speaker is the distinguished representative for Brunet Jerusalem.
Thank you, Mr.
President, Bernardo Salam thanks to the delegation of Georgia for the update provided today on the encouraging step undertaken since review.
We appreciate Georgia for its engagement with the UPR process and the careful consideration of the various recommendation put forward by delegation.
Thanks Georgia for accepting the two recommendation proposed by Bernard Jerusal related to promotions of women development and empowerment and on maintaining and advancing Initiative aimed at environmental sustainability.
In this regard, we recommend adoptions of the UPR working group report and wish Georgia every success in the implementation of the accepted recommendation.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameron.
President.
Thank you, President.
Cameroon would like to welcome the honorable delegation of Georgia and congratulate them on their participation in the fourth UPR cycle, which shows its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights.
My delegation commends the acceptance by Georgia of 159 recommendations made, including those that were made by Cameroon to protect IDPs refugees, and others in an approach which is focused on inclusivity and participation.
We would support the adoption of the UPR report today, and we wish the delegation every success in the implementation of the resolution.
The accepted recommendations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to a distinguished representative of China.
Essential.
Mr.
President, the Chinese delegation commends Georgia's achievements in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Georgia is working to enhance its legislation on human rights protection institutions.
It's focusing on economic and social development, including poverty alleviation, social protection, and protecting the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other groups while fighting against domestic violence.
It is also making great investment in public health by strengthening universal healthcare system and cooperating with the UN human rights bodies.
China appreciates Georgia's acceptance of China's recommendations and wishes it even greater achievements in the promotion and protection of human rights.
We support the council adopting Georgia's UPR outcomes report.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Costa Rica.
Thank you, President.
Costa Rica appreciates the UPR process for Georgia and the progress made, notably the national strategy for protecting human rights and measures to promote the protection of women and girls and persons with disabilities.
We'd like to thank you for accepting recommendations concerning combating racial discrimination and the right to a clean healthy and sustainable environment and public access to information.
We encourage further measures in the areas of protective civic space and fundamental rights, and we wish you every success in implementing the recommendations.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba.
President, we welcome the Georgian delegation and we recognize this country's commitment to the UPR mechanism.
We urge Georgia to further enhance policies concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and continue implementing sound measures to strengthen the prevention and combating of human trafficking.
We appreciate the inclusion of women entrepreneurs in a number of programs with a view to enhancing their economic empowerment.
We appreciate the fact that Georgia accepted the three recommendations made by Cuba and we wish Georgia success in implementing accepted recommendations.
Cuba supports adoption of this report.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cyprus.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
We thank the ambassador of Georgia for his update and welcome the number of supported recommendations.
We appreciate the provision of detailed explanations for the reasons behind the government's decision not to accept specific recommendations, as well as the willingness to proceed with the implementation of those that have been accepted, demonstrating the desire to ensure the advancement of protection and promotion of human rights in the country.
We recognize the reason behind Georgia's noting of recommendations made by Cyprus and we hope that these will be reconsidered at a later stage.
We support the consensual adoption of Georgia's report and wish Georgia every success in the implementation of recommendations that have been accepted.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Thank you, Mr.
Vice President.
The Delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has taken note of the UPR process and the outcome of the review of Georgia at the 51st session of the UPR Working Group.
A number of states and non governmental organizations expressed concerns about civil society, media freedom, the right to peaceful assembly, and the use of excessive force by law enforcement.
These concerns were raised through the EPL process.
We believe that these concerns deserve due attention from the Georgian authorities.
It is important to ensure that all individuals can exercise their rights in accordance with the law and without fear.
Georgia should take practical and effective measures to address these concerns and fully uphose its international human rights obligations.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Djibbouti.
Maxim.
Thank you, President.
Dibouti would like to welcome the delegation of Georgia and thanks them for their presentation, which emphasizes their efforts and engagements made to protect and promote human rights as they presented their report.
Dibouti would like to commend Georgia for accepting a large number of the recommendations which were received during the fourth UPR.
In particular, it commends the fact that Georgia accepted three recommendations that our country made.
We wish every success to Georgia in the fourth UPR and implementing its recommendations, and we recommend to the council that we adopt the report.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Dominican Republic.
Thank you, President.
The Dominican Republic congratulates Georgia on its commitment to the UPR and for having accepted most of the recommendations made.
We particularly thank you for accepting the recommendations made by our country concerning pursuing the efforts to combat hate speech and hate motivated crimes, as well as on strengthening access to high quality, inclusive education at all levels, paying particular attention to rural communities and areas.
Lastly, we would like to convey our best wishes to Georgia in implementing accepted recommendations and we encourage the Human Rights Council to adopt the report on the fourth UPR cycle by consensus.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to distinguished representative of Ghana.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Ghana congratulates the delegation of Georgia on the successful completion of his review and the fourth cycle of the Universal Pear review.
We commend the government of Georgia for its commitment to implementing the significant number of the recommendations received with the aim of further strengthening its legislative, judicial and administrative frameworks to fulfill its human rights obligations.
My delegation is pleased to note that all three recommendations made by Ghana were amongst the supported recommendations.
In conclusion, Ghana reaffirms its support for the adoption of the UPR report of Georgia and wish the government every success in implementing the recommendations it has received.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
India warmly welcomes the delegation of Georgia for the adoption of the UPR working groups report on its fourth UPR, held on 26 January 2026.
The review saw substantive participation with 106 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 307 recommendations.
We appreciate the constructive engagement of the delegation of Georgia during the entire review, which reflects their commitment to the UPR process.
India appreciates that as many as 159 recommendations have been accepted by Georgia, including all three recommendations made by us.
While recommending the adoption of the UPR report, we congratulate the delegation of Georgia on a successful review and wish them success in their efforts towards implementing the accepted recommendations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to distinguished representative of Iran.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Islamic Republic Iran welcomes the active participation of Georgia in the UPR po.
We welcome the fact that out of the 306 recommendations received during its for review.
Georgia fully supported a significant number of recommendations, including all four recommendations put forward by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
During the working group, the Islamic Republic of Iran recommended Georgia to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement to combat hate crimes and hate speech, prevent trafficking in girls for sexual exploitation, improve the quality of education, and ensure accessible and affordable community based service for persons with disability.
The Islamic Republic of Iran wishes Georgia every success in implementing this supported recommendation.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to a distinguished representative of Jordan.
President, the delegation of Jordan would like to welcome the delegation from our brother country, which is taking part in this UPR, and we commend them for the efforts that have been made to promote and protect human rights, including the continuing ongoing reforms to strengthen the rule of law and to build capacity within human rights institutions in the country.
The efforts that have been made to implement the recommendations that have already been were already accepted at the previous cycle, also commendable.
We thank the country for accepting the recommendation my country made in terms of avoiding the pursuit of persecution and efforts that are being made to protect persons with disabilities.
We wish Georgia every success, and we recommend the adoption of this report.
Thank you.
Distinguished representative of Lao PDR.
Mr.
President, my delegation warmly welcome the delegation of Georgia to this UPR adoption session and appreciate the constructive engagement of Georgia during its UPR process.
The La PD commends Georgia for its continuous effort to improve the quality, equality, and inclusiveness of education as all level, aiming at ensuring equal opportunity for all students, especially vulnerable group without discrimination.
We appreciate that Georgia has accepted the majority of recommendations received during the constructive dialogue, including three recommendations made by the La PDR.
We wish Georgia every success in implementing the accepted recommendation.
In Cooks, we support the adoption of the UPR outcome of Georgia by consensus.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Lithuania.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Lithuanian recommendations to Georgia during the UPR working group meeting in January this year were made in the spirit of strengthening protection and promotion of universal human rights.
Regrettably, these recommendations have not been supported.
We're deeply concerned by the Georgian government's actions targeting fundamental human rights and democratic values.
We must admit with regret that Georgia, once the shining star of the region and the example to follow for other countries, is now adopting repressive legislation, restricting a vibrant civil society, silencing independent media, prosecuting peaceful protesters and political opposition.
These measures go against Georgia's human rights commitments on freedoms of expression, assembly, and association, as well as on political equality and non discrimination.
We call on the Georgian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, repeal recently enacted laws aimed at criminalizing dissent, uphold rights to freedom of assembly and expression, and end the use of force against peaceful demonstrations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
That was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Let me remind you that all statements, including those which could not be delivered due to time constraints should be uploaded online.
I will now give the floor to the other stakeholders to make their general comments on the outcome.
The speaking time has been set at 2 minutes for all.
The first speaker is the representative of Conscience and Peace Tax International CPTI.
You have the floor.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Conscience and Peace Tax International CPTI regrets that the issue of conscientious objection to military service does not appear to have been raised during Georgia's current universal periodic review.
While Georgia legally recognizes the right to conscientious objection, profound structural barriers remain and the provisions apply only in peace time.
Under the recently implemented Defense Code, alternative civilian services remain punitive lasting up to 18 months.
This is significantly longer than military service.
Furthermore, strict ten day application windows risk arbitrary denials and there are no legal provisions for professional members of the armed forces who develop a conflict of conscience.
We also view with concern the unequal religious exemptions that penalize non orthodox clergy.
We call on Georgia to fully align its conscientious objection provisions with international human rights standards, ensuring that it applies at all times, including during war, general mobilization, and national emergency, and that the alternative service is genuinely civilian, accessible, and non discriminatory in duration and practice.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of Liberal International.
Thank you.
Mr.
President, Georgia's human rights situation in 2026 is nothing short of a catastrophe, especially considering its speed of decline in the last 18 months and now having more political prisoners per capita than Russia.
It is the direct consequence of unaddressed state violence against peaceful protesters and efforts to stifle dissent with extensive, often unjustifiable Draconian legislation as well as financial suffocation of opponents.
The past month have uncovered credible allegations of the use of prohibited chemical substances against peaceful protesters and the March 2026 OSC Moscow Mechanism spoke of near total impunity for crimes frequently crossing the threshold of torture.
Widespread unlawful and inhuman practices such as stripping detainees naked or jailing people for merely protesting on the sidewalk have marked this year in Georgia.
A new bail will soon control social media and prosecute online dissent.
As Liberal International reiterates its 2025 recommendations, it also notes that a collective political effort must be deployed by the UN to ensure compliance by the ruling power in Georgia.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I give the floor to a representative of equality now for a video intervention.
Equality now welcomes the progress that Georgia has made over the past years advancing women's rights and gender equality, including strengthening legislation on violence against women and improving institutional responses.
However, since the last review, a lot of this progress has been reversed.
Georgia has removed concepts of gender and gender equality from the legislation, dismantled or weakened gender equality institutions, deprioritized efforts to combat violence against women, and undermined the legal framework to address all forms of discrimination.
Georgia has abolished also mandatory quotas to increase women's political participation.
At the same time, Georgia has adopted severely restrictive laws targeting civil society and key human rights organizations have been forced to suspend or significantly reduce vital services including for women and survivors of violence.
Finally, despite earlier advances, the justice response to violence against women has declined and Georgia still lacks a consent based definition of rape, leaving many survivors without protection.
Equality now recommends that Georgia restore the concepts of gender and gender equality in the legislation, repeal laws targeting human rights organizations, adopt a consent based definition of rape, and strengthen the response to violence against women.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the Representative of International Federation for Human Rights Leags.
Mr.
President, FITH and its Georgia member, Human Rights Center, welcomes the recommendations issued to Georgia during its review aimed at addressing the escalating clown on civil society by the authorities since 2023.
We are dismayed that the Georgian government has not accepted the numerous recommendations aimed at ensuring the right to freedom of assion, especially laws calling on the authorities to repeal the repressive law on transparency of foreign influence, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the recent amendment to the law on grounds.
These laws have had a devastating effect on human rights defenders, civil society organizations and independent media outlets, forcing most human rights organizations to severely reduce their operations to self censor, or to shut down entirely.
As a result, thousands of individuals who previously relied on civil society organizations for legal, psychological, and other support remain in a position of extreme vulnerability.
Mr.
President, we note that the Georgian government supported the recommendation to strengthen measures to prevent and combat hate speech and stigmatization against human rights defenders, vulnerable groups, and civil society.
Yet, At the same time, the authorities continue to target human rights defenders, including through judicial harassment and smear campaigns, portraying human rights defenders as a traitors and enemies of Georgia.
As of today, the bank accounts of 12 NGOs remain frozen as part of the criminal investigations.
The Georgian authorities also continue to obstruct the work of journalists and independent media outlets.
If I agent Human Rights Center the Georgian authorities to reconsider their position.
Un noted recommendations to immediately repeal restrictive legislations adopted since 2023 and to ensure accountability and full respect for human rights and freedom of expression and association.
I give the floor to the representative of Human Rights House Foundation.
Thank you, President.
This statement is delivered on behalf of Human Rights House Foundation and Human Rights House Tbilisi.
We welcome the recommendations made to Georgia during its fourth universal periodic review, including the strong focus on civic space, media freedom, non discrimination, and accountability for violations committed during protests.
This focus is necessary.
Since Georgia's previous review, the human rights situation has deteriorated sharply.
Peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and journalists have faced violence, intimidation, arbitrary detention, and punitive fines.
Allegations of torture and ill treatment by the security services have not been met with any level of accountability.
The same time, restrictive legislation targeting civil society has proliferated.
The law on transparency of foreign influence, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, amendments to the law on grants, and recent restrictions on assemblies and media do not strengthen democracy.
They stigmatize civil society, increase state control over independent organizations, and restrict the rights that Georgia has already committed to protect.
Human Rights House Tbilisi has itself been targeted through the freezing of its bank accounts, following its support to peaceful protesters facing heavy fines.
This is not transparency, it is the criminalization of solidarity.
We therefore recommend Georgia to one, repeal laws and amendments restricting the rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression.
Two, end attacks, smear campaigns and judicial harassment against civil society actors, and lift all restrictions imposed on Human Rights House Tbilisi.
Three, ensure prompt, independent and effective investigations into all allegations of torture.
Georgia can and should use this UPR outcome as a path back towards its international human rights obligations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the Ilga representative of the Ilga world.
Mr.
President, this statement is delivered in consultation with WISG Equality Movement and Tip Sil Pride, civil society organizations working to protect and promote the rights of LGBTI persons in Georgia.
We thank the member states that make recommendations relating to LGBTI persons, including on repealing the law on the protection of family values and minors and related amendments, protection from discrimination, stigma, hate speech, and violence, and legal protection on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, and sex characteristics.
We regret that Georgia noted all recommendations relating specifically to LGBTI persons.
We are particularly concerned that since Georgia's last UPR review, the government has not implemented the 21 accepted SES related recommendations.
Instead, it has adopted laws and policies that restrict LGBTI expression and assemblies, ban civil partnerships, prohibit legal gender recognition, impose legal penalties related to gender affirming, healthcare, and censor LGBTI related content in education and public life.
We are also concerned that Georgia noted recommendations on civic space, fundamental freedoms, protection of journalists and human rights defenders, accountability for hate crimes, victim support, access to gender affirming healthcare, and legal recognition of same sex relationships.
These measures have serious consequences for LGBTI communities, including self censorship, worsening mental health, denial of healthcare, employment discrimination, censorship in academia and the media, and increased attempts to leave Georgia for safety.
We urge Georgia to reconsider these recommendations, repeal discriminatory anti LGBTI legislation, reinstate gender identity as a protected ground, investigate hate motivated violence, guarantee fundamental freedoms and ensure legal gender recognition and trans specific health care in line with international human rights standards.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of for lawyers for a video intervention.
Mr.
President, lawyers for lawyers regret that Georgia has failed to seize the UPR as an opportunity for meaningful reform, having noticed virtually every recommendation relevant to the protection of human rights defenders and lawyers, judicial independence, and fair trial guarantees.
Over 30 states call on Georgia to repeal laws that devastate civic space and undermine independent legal work, including the foreign Agent Registration Act, the law on transparency of foreign influence, the long grants, and the law on family values and the protection of minors.
Georgia dismissed all of these as matters of sovereign authority, ignoring a serious chilling effect on lawyers, legal aid providers, and the clients, many of whom are left without access to effective legal representation.
Georgia equally did not support any recommendations on the release of arbitrarily detained individuals and the need to investigate excessive force used against protesters, dismissing them as unsubstantiated in direct contradiction of extensive and credible documentation by Georgian and international human rights organizations.
Lawyers representing victims of torture and ill treatment by police officers regularly report procedural rights violations.
Including arbitrary delays in granting victim status, restrictions on access to case files, failure to preserve evidence and misclassification of serious abuses as lesser offenses.
These practices entrench impunity and deny victims any effective remedy.
More broadly, lawyers in Georgia continue to face arbitrary arrests, physical abuse, smear campaigns and restrictions on access to clients.
These are not isolated incidents that reflect a deliberate pattern of eroding the safety and independence of the legal profession and with it, access to justice for all.
Lawyers for Lawyers urges Georgia to immediately reverse course, repeal or fundamentally amend repressive legislation, release or arbitrarily detain lawyers and human rights defenders, and guarantee lawyers full and unimpeded access to their clients.
Invocations of sovereignty cannot substitute for compliance with Georgia's binding international human rights obligations.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of International Planned Parenthood Federation for BG intervention.
On behalf of the Association, A 21, we welcome the government of Georgia's engagement and acceptance of recommends universal access to sexual and reproive health services, maternal and neonatal health, and child marriage.
Significant gaps persist while 63.5 of married cohibiting women have a potential demand for contraception and met need stands at 20.3%.
Currently, online climate forces health care providers into self censorship withholding information of safe legal services out of fear of digital harassment, creating an engineered information deficit.
Demographically, total fertility rate fell to 1.7, driven by socioeconomic challenges and 32.5% reduction in the fertility age female population due to immigration.
Crucially, child marriage remains a prevalent in rural areas, 18.4% amongst Azerbijani minorities, 35.4%, whose risk of marriage before age of 15 almost doubled to 1.5 in 2024.
A fragmented primary health care system continues to hamper access in rural areas, leading national, maternal and newborn action plan objectives for youth friendly services and integrated contraception unfulfilled.
We urge Georgia to implement accepted recommendations and report progress through the voluntary midterm report.
E 21 stands ready to lend technical expertise to ensure all commitments are realized, including noted recommendations on introducing comprehensive sexuality education in and out of school settings.
We call for public health policies developed with the meaningful engagement of affected populations to effectively respond to the socioeconomic and demographic challenges.
Thank you.
I give the floor now to the representative of Civus World Alliance for Citizen Participation.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Civicus welcomes the government of Georgia's engagement with the UPR process.
We are deeply concerned that Georgia civic space has deteriorated sharply since the previous cycle.
The Civus monitor downgraded Georgia from narrow to obstructed in 2024 and further to repress our second worst rating in December 2025.
Following the mass protests of late 2024, which were met with excessive force, authorities have unleashed a wave of repressive laws and punitive measures restricting fundamental freedoms.
These include immediate, harsh, and escalating penalties for common protest related conduct such as blocking roads and covering one's face and sweeping restrictions on foreign funding that threaten the survival of civil society and independent media.
We regret that the government has refused to accept all recommendations concerning serious allegations of torture and ill treatment of protesters by law enforcement in November and December 2024.
It has also not supported recommendations calling to release political prisoners and to repeal legislation designed to restrict protests and constrain civil society and media.
Skus joins the calls urging the Georgian government to end the arbitrary arrest and criminal punishment of peaceful protesters, hold retaliation against independent civil society and media and create enabling environment for civil society and human rights defenders.
We also urge Georgia to fully implement the recommendations of the High Commissioner's report as they relate to civic space.
We thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of Human Rights Watch.
Human Rights Watch welcomes the many recommendations addressing Georgia's deepening human rights crisis, including those calling for the repeal of laws restricting civil society and independent media, protection of peaceful assembly, accountability for police violence, judicial independence, and a safe environment for journalists and human rights defenders.
These recommendations respond to a sharp deterioration in Georgia human rights record since 2024.
In relation to civil society alone and related rights of freedom of association and expression, Georgian authorities have adopted a transparency of foreign influence law, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, restrictive amendments to the law and grants, and other measures imposing stigmatizing labels, invasive state oversight, direct government control over foreign funding, and severe criminal penalties for noncompliance.
These measures have forced independent organizations to reduce or suspend activities, dismiss staff, refuse funding, self censor, and hold essential services.
Authorities have frozen the bank account of 12 civil society organizations under a sweeping criminal investigation into allegations of so called sabotage and demanded extensive information, including sensitive personal data concerning beneficiaries and third parties.
Police have repeatedly used excessive force against largely peaceful protesters and journalists while accountability remain absent.
Peaceful protesters and government critics have faced arbitrary detention, criminal charges, heavy fines, unfair proceedings, and imprisonment.
Authorities have also weakened media freedom and adopted discriminatory anti LGBT legislation.
It is therefore deeply roveling that Georgia only noted many of the recommendations addressing the core drivers of this crisis.
Georgia should reconsider its position, repair repressive legislation, and politically motivated investigations and asset freezes, release those unjustly imprisoned for exercising their rights, ensure independent investigation into police violence, and restore a safe and enabling environment for civil society and independent media.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Before giving the floor to the delegation of Georgia for concluding remarks, allow me to inform that out of 307 recommendations received, 190 159 enjoy the support of Georgia and 148 are noted.
I now give the floor back to His Excency Ambassador Lomi for concluding remarks, you have the floor.
Thank you very much, Mr.
President.
At this juncture, let me remind everyone that the situation in the occupied Georgia region reminds to be dire.
As a consequence of illegal occupation of Georgia Saksit Hini regions by the Russian Federation, followed by its military aggression, my government is deprived of the possibility to implement all the above measures in the occupied regions.
The human rights and humanitarian situation in both occupied regions is deteriorating day by day.
Violations of fundamental human rights by the occupying power in those regions include but are not limited to the violations of rights to life and education in native language torture and ill treatment, arbitrary detentions and discriminations.
On ethnic grounds.
Now, the grave human rights situation in the occupied territories is particularly warning given that international human rights mechanisms are denied access to those regions.
Now the Russian Federation as occupying power and the state exercising effective control bears full responsibility for human rights violations in the occupied regions as duly attested by the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the international criminal court.
Despite the ongoing occupation, the government of Georgia in its turn continues to address human rights violations in the occupied regions, including through raising the issue on the global level.
The government of Georgia will spare no efforts and to continue implementing programs aimed at improving socioeconomic conditions of the residents from the occupied territories.
Further steps are taken by the government of Georgia to improve socioeconomic conditions for IDPs as well, including to address their long term housing.
Nevertheless, the ultimate solution for hundreds of thousands of ADPs, as well as refugees from the occupying territories of Georgia is a safe and dignified return to their places of origin.
In this respect, one cannot underestimate the importance of Geneva International discussions GAD as it's the only format involving the Russian Federation for addressing issues related to the implementation of its international obligations under the EU Mediated ceasefire Agreement of 12 August 2008, including the safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees.
Regrettably in the Geneva international discussions, the Russian side has repeatedly avoided meaningful engagement on the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, including through staged workout when the issue is raised.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, despite significant security challenges through reforms implemented over the past years, Georgia is striving to strengthen the rule of law and establish higher standards of human rights protection.
All these are reflected in relevant standards of human rights protection.
So these are reflected in relevant international rankings for instance by overall score, Georgia ranks 52nd out of 140 43 countries globally according to 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index.
Georgia will continue its efforts towards full protection and promotion of human rights.
Note withstanding implemented measures, we are cognizant that there is much more to be done and challenges to overcome.
Excellency.
To conclude, let me reiterate that Georgia considers the UPR process and the implementation of recommendations received within the framework as an important tool and guide to implement further comprehensive reforms in the field of human rights and as a valuable opportunity for an open and constructive dialogue.
At the same time, we consider it's equally important to maintain close bilateral communication with states in order to avoid any possible interpretation or spread of misleading information and wrong perceptions regarding the human rights situation in Georgia, which could otherwise be instrumentalized in political decision making by certain actors.
Therefore, we stand ready to constructively engage in the dialogue and address the topics raised today.
Thank you very much.
I thank you His Excellency for this presentation and for the constructive participation of Georgia throughout the UPR process.
I now propose that the council adopts the decision on the outcome of the Universal periodic review of Georgia as it appears on screen.
I see no objection.
The decision is therefore adopted.
We will briefly suspend the meeting before the consideration of the outcome of St.
Kitts and Nevis.
Thank you.
I I We will now proceed with the consideration of the outcome of St.
Kitts and Nevis.
The outcome is based on the report of the working group on the Universal periodic review of St.
Kitts and Nevis and its addendum.
These documents, together with the additional information that will now be provided by St.
Kitts and Nevis will constitute the outcome of the review and shall be adopted by the council through a standardized decision.
I now have the pleasure to give the floor to Mr.
Stephen Goldstein, honorary counsels of St.
Kitts and Nevis in Geneva, to present additional information under review.
Sir, you have the floor.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
It is indeed a great honor for me to deliver the statement on behalf of the government of the Federation of San Kits and Navies.
The Federation of San Kits and Navies presented its fourth cycle UPR report during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council held in January 26th.
During this session, Navies emphasized its commitment to meeting the human rights obligation and as such, has supported most of the recommendations received.
Focus was placed on matters relating to gender equality, gender based violence, children's rights and protection, and social protection strategies, keeping in line with the country's priorities.
Sans and Navies approached the review with humility, realism and the most serious consideration and determination.
Moreover, recognizing the progress achieved and the challenges ahead, the government of San Kits and Navis reaffirms its dedication towards the implementation of necessary reforms and its international cooperation that supports sustainable, people centered human rights.
It would be remiss of me if I did not express gratitude to the 67 delegation that made statements during the interactive dialogue, especially to San Kits and Navis Troika members, Bolivia, Ghana, and Iceland.
And also to the Secretariat.
Thank you and Navis looks forward to the UPR adoption and to continue engaging with the international community in our endeavor to implement the recommendations and improve human rights in our land of beauty.
I thank you very much for your kind attention.
Thank you.
Thank you for your presentation, Excellency.
I will now open the floor to member and observer states for their comments on the outcome of the review.
The speaking time has been set at 1 minute and 30 seconds for all states.
The first speaker is the distinguished representative of Costa Rica.
Thank you, President.
Costa Rica appreciates the outcome of St.
Kits Neves UPR, and we see that there is constructive engagement in the large number of recommendations accepted.
We'd like to praise Kitson Neves on ratifying the International Covenant on economic, social and cultural rights, also promoting gender equality and social protection as well as programs to empower young people, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
We see that you have also been strengthening the right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as well as further social protection.
We wish you every success in implementing accepted recommendations and offer our support to you in this endeavor.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the Distinguished representative of Cuba.
President, we bid a cordial welcome to the Kits and Neves delegation and we see that this country remains committed to the UPR process and that there is political will to further the cause of human rights.
We also appreciate the fact that St.
Kitts and Neves accepted the three respectful and constructive recommendations made by Cuba.
We acknowledge the country's constant efforts to implement the family health plan, which would allow universal access to primary health care.
We'd also like to underscore the progress made in implementing the National Policy and plan of action Social Protection for the period up to 2030 and the planning framework for national development.
We wish S Kits and Neves every success in implementing accepted recommendations and we support the adoption of this report.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cyprus.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
We thank the delegation of San Kits and Neves for its presentation and welcome the decision by the government to accept a large number of recommendations received, demonstrating their commitment to advancing the promotion and protection of human rights despite numerous difficulties arising from climate change and rising sea levels.
We're happy to note that the recommendations made by Cyprus pertaining to the development of comprehensive strategies to tackle youth gang violence, the use of firearms and drug related crimes among adolescents, as well as the amendment to legislation to criminalize all forms of gender based violence have been accepted.
The same time, we hope that noted recommendations will be reconsidered at a later date.
We recommend the adoption of San Kits and Neves report by consensus and wish every success in the implementation of the recommendations that have been accepted.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Dominica.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Dominico welcomes the delegation of San Kits and Neves, a fellow arm and OECS member states and commends the delegation for its constructive engagement throughout the UPR process.
We take positive note that San Kits and Neves has pledged support for the majority of recommendations received, including two recommendations made by Dominco.
As a fellow small island developing state confronted with multifaceted challenges that threaten development gains and the enjoyment of human rights, we acknowledge and laud San Kits and Neves continued commitment and ongoing efforts to advance the promotion and protection of human rights in face of these adversities.
Dominica fully supports the adoption of the UPR outcome of San Kits and Neves and extends best wishes in the implementation of accepted recommendations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of Dominican Republic.
Thank you, President.
The Dominican Republic offers its congratulations to C Kits Neves on its commitment with the UPR and for having accepted most of the recommendations made.
We particularly appreciate your acceptance of the recommendations made by our country concerning establishing an independent national Human Rights institution and removing any exceptions in the law which would allow young people to marry before they reach 18.
To complete the review of the national disability policy and work towards holistic legislation in this area and also strengthening the programs for the empowerment of youth, seniors and persons with disabilities.
Lastly, we wish S Kits and Neves every success in implementing accepted recommendations and we encourage the Human Rights Council to adopt the outcome report of the fourth cycle of the UPR by consensus.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of El Salvador.
Thank you very much, President.
El Salvador congratulates St.
Kitts and Neves on accepting a large number of recommendations during the fourth cycle of the UPR.
We appreciate the constructive spirit that St.
Kitts and Nevis showed during this process, and we also appreciate the additional information presented today.
We thank you for accepting the two recommendations from our delegation and we hope that their implementation will help you challenge immediate challenges such as reducing violence and eradicating poverty.
Lastly, we wish St.
Kitts and Nevis every success and support adoption of this report.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Ghana.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Ghana congratulates the delegation of St.
Ks and Neves on the successful completion of his review under the fourth cycle of the UPR.
Ghana commends the government of St.
Keys and Neves for its commitment to implementing a substantial number of the recommendations received with the aim of further strengthening his legislative, judicial and administrative frameworks to enhance compliance with his international human rights obligations.
Ghana is pleased to have served as a member of the Troika for this UPR and express our confidence in the institutions of St.
Keys and Navis to continue advancing the promotion and protection of human rights at both the international and national levels.
In conclusion, Ghana reaffirms its solidarity with and support for St.
Kison Navis and wishes the government every success in the implementation of accepted recommendations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Haiti.
Mr.
President.
Mr.
President, the delegation of Haiti would like to welcome the delegation of St.
Kitts and Neves during the adoption of the report of its fourth UPR.
My delegation commends the progress that's been made, in particular, the ratification of the International Covenant on civic and political rights, as well as the establishment of a ministry on the empowerment of young people for aging and for persons with disabilities.
We also commend the adoption of a national policy for social protection, for 2025 to 2030 and the strengthening of the legislative framework on domestic violence.
We encourage Sins to continue reforms to protect vulnerable groups, ensure gender equality, and to fight against criminality.
We strongly recommend the adoption of the Outcome report, and we wish the country every success.
Thank you.
I give the floor to distinguished representative of India.
Mr.
President, India warmly welcomes the delegation of St.
Kitts and Navies for the adoption of the UPR working groups report on its fourth UPR, held on 27 January 2026.
The review saw substantive participation with 67 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 190 recommendations.
We appreciate the constructive engagement of the delegation of St.
Kitts and Navies during the entire review, which reflects their commitment to the UPR process.
India appreciates that St.
Kits and Navies has accepted majority of the recommendations, including all three recommendations made by us.
By recommending the adoption of the UPA report, we congratulate the delegation of S Kit and Neves on a successful review and wish them success in their efforts towards implementing the accepted recommendations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to distinguished representative of Iran.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the active participation of S Kisan Navis in the UPR process.
We welcome the fact that out of the 190 recommendation received during its fourth review, Sin Kisan Navis fully supported a significant number of recommendations including all the recommendation put forward by Iran.
During the working group, Islamic Republic of Iran recommended S Kisan Navies to strengthen access to justice and the protection of fundamental rights.
As the human rights impact of climate change and enhanced protection for women and children against violence and exploitation.
The Islamic Republic of Iran ambitious sent Keys Navis every success in implementing the supported recommendations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Jamaica.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
My delegation commends the government of St.
Kitts and Neves for its constructive engagement with the U Peer process.
We recall with appreciation the achievements reported by St.
Kitts and Neves during its review, including the establishment of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, aging, and disabilities, the development of the National Social Protection Policy and Action Plan 2025 to 2030, and the continued efforts to strengthen legislative frameworks related to criminal justice and child protection.
We encourage the full implementation of the recommendations emanating from this process that enjoy the support of the government to advance these efforts.
Jamaica as a small island developing state, recognizes the real capacity constraints on smaller delegations.
For this reason, Jamaica reiterate its recommendation 134.45 for the continued strengthening of national implementation mechanisms to support effective follow up to UPR recommendations and the active pursuits of technical assistance to this end.
In closing, my delegation supports the adoption of the UPR outcome for St.
Kitts and Nevis.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cribas.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Cribas welcomes the adoption of the universal periodic outcome of Syn Kits and Nevis and thanks the delegation for its constructive engagement throughout the process.
We commend Syn Kits and Navies for its continued efforts to strengthen human rights, including true social protection reforms, the promotion of gender equality, and its sustainable Island state agenda.
As a fellow states, we appreciate Syn Kids and Nevis support for two of our recommendations.
While we note that our recommendation to remove all exceptions permitting marriage under the age of 18 was not supported, we encourage continued dialogue and efforts to strengthen the protection of children's rights in line with international standards.
We wish S kids and Navies every success in implementing the recommendations it has accepted.
We thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Lesoto Then I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Maldives.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The Maldives warmly welcomes the distinguished delegation from St.
Kits and Nevis to the adoption of the UPR report and compliments St.
Kits and Nevis on its commitment to UPR process.
The Maldives commend St.
Kits Nas for accepting the majority of the recommendations it received during the UPR working group session in January 2026, including both recommendations by the Maldives.
We wish the government of St.
Kits and Neves success implementing the accepted recommendations and request the council adopt the UPR outcome report for St.
Kits and Nevis by consensus.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Morocco.
Mr.
President, the Delegation of Morocco welcomes the delegation of St.
Kitts and Neves and is pleased to support the adaptation of its UPR report today.
We congratulate St.
Kitts and Neves for its comprehensive constructive participation in the interactive dialogue and for the notable progress made in aligning its national legislation with the international standards, particularly regarding child protection and the realization of the sustainable development goals.
The voluntary acceptance of the formulated recommendation illustrates the vitality of its commitment of human rights values.
Morocco expresses its full support to San Kits and Navis in its implementation phase.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nepal.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Nepal warmly welcomes the delegation of Send Kits and Navis to the adoption of the UPR outcome and thanks them for their constructive engagements with the human rights mechanisms.
We thank S Kits and Navis for accepting one out of three recommendation that we offered.
We take note of the progress made by SN Kits and Navis in the protection of women and children through legislative measures.
Nepal wishes SN Kits and Navis all success in implementing the accepted recommendations and supports the adoption of the UPR outcome report.
I thank you.
Thank you.
This was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Let me remind you that all statements, including those which could not be delivered due to time constraints, should be uploaded online.
I will now give the floor to the other stakeholders to make their general comments on the outcome.
The speaking time has been set at 2 minutes for all.
And the first speaker is The representative of Advocates for Human Rights for video intervention.
Mr.
President, the advocates for Human Rights, a member of the World Coalition Against the death penalty, thanks to the member states that made a total of 21 recommendations during the January interactive dialogue urging St.
Kitts and Neves to take steps towards formal abolition of the death penalty.
We are disappointed that St.
Kits Neves has made no substantive progress towards abolition of the death penalty since its third cycle UPR.
St.
Kitts and Neves merely continues to assert that it will continue to examine the death penalty within the context of international law, judicial interpretation, and evolving international human rights standards.
Yet we see no concrete evidence of any sincere examination, much less concrete action.
In this regard, we want to amplify Costa Rica's recommendation that St.
Kitts and Neves take measures to promote public debate on alternatives to the death penalty, an important first step that would demonstrate that authorities are open to building the foundation for eventual abolition.
We are pleased that St.
Kitts Neves has maintained a de facto moratorium on executions since 2008.
But the lack of a de jure moratorium leaves the door open for authorities to resume executions at any time.
We therefore call on St.
Kitts and Nevis to institute a formal moratorium as an interim step to take concrete strides towards abolition of the death penalty and ratification of the ICCPR and its second optional protocol.
We are also disappointed that St.
Kitts and Nevis lacks formal anti discrimination protections for LGBTIQ plus people.
We commend the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to decriminalize consensual same sex relations, but authorities have not yet implemented constitutional or legislative protections for LGBTIQ plus people.
We encourage St.
Kitts and Nevis to create legislative frameworks that better protect LGBTIQ plus individuals by including LGBTIQ plus groups and protected groups within discrimination legislation.
Thank you.
I now give the floor to the representative of Christian Council International for video intervention.
Thank you.
I delivered this statement on behalf of Christian Council International.
We commend the government of St.
Christopher and Neves, also known as Sits and Neves, for its continued engagement with the UPR process.
In light of the proposed recommendations, we wish to highlight three issues based on the religious and cultural values of Senkits and Neves.
First, several recommendations were issued focused on strengthening sexual and reproductive health services within the legislative framework.
We wish to recall that sexual and reproductive health has no universal agreed upon definition and that there is no binding international obligation on Ckis and Neves to legalize abortion.
International consensus affirms that abortion should in no case be promoted as a method of family planning and that foreign pressure to liberalize and legalize abortion laws should be dismissed.
Likewise, comprehensive sexual education is also not defined in any legally binding international instrument.
States therefore retain the right to adopt other value based educational approaches, such as abstinence focused sexuality education in line with parent oversight and religious values.
Third, Several calls were made to the government of St.
Kisan Neves to legalize same sex unions.
International law does not impose abandoned obligation to legalize such unions.
States therefore retain the right to regulate marriage and family life in accordance with their public morals, cultural values, and religious traditions, while at the same time, ensuring that all individuals are protected from violence and unjust discrimination.
We wish you God's blessings in further deliberations and thank you for the opportunity to share on behalf of the people of the Federation of St.
Christopher and Neves.
God bless.
I give now the floor to the representative of Center for Global Non Killing.
Beloved human beings, Mr.
President, dear populations of syn kidits are nervous, your delegation, the authorities of syn Kits and nervous, including the highest, everyone everywhere, greetings of lively human rights.
Dear human beings.
Truly, I'm fond of syncs.
It bears on my name, Christopher, I was there long ago.
Good remembrance.
However, if I was to live there, I'm not sure my life would be well honored and protected.
If I was to attempt suicide, I could be punished for it, thus diminishing the odds of missing myself by fear of punishment.
Criminalization sorry.
May make suicides more deadly as asked in our written submission, dear Catan Neves, please repeal Article 136 of your Criminal Code.
If I was to be condemned for most serious crime, the situation is improving, but until legal change is fully made, I would still risk death sentence.
If I wanted to change the Constitution to celebrate life therein instead of death penalty, I would have no initiative rights and I could only do it if the parliament called for a referendum.
May do so, nevertheless.
If anywhere in the world I was caught in a genocide, I would not get Syncitz protection as the state has not ratified the convention on genocide and has noted a recommendation made by Armenia.
Finally, Syncitz has the unique future of being a country who established a defense force, then it abolished it, and then re established it again.
These small call defense forces are needed for climate issues, prevention and resilience, while call them armies while they are civilian protection forces.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the Just Atonement Inc for video intervention.
Thank you, distinguished President and members of the council.
Just Atonement Inc commends St.
Kitts and Neves for its proactive approach to addressing climate change, including the 2024 passage of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center Bill and the recent initiative to create a roadmap to reach 100% renewable electricity generation.
St.
Kitts and Neves faces a variety of challenges from climate change and we applaud its comprehensive efforts.
We suggest that St.
Kitts and Neves studies risks of extreme heat on the islands and considers treating heat waves as a slow onset disaster akin to sea level rise.
We want to emphasize several actions and add a few recommendations.
First, we applaud St.
Kitts and Neves for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and stress the importance of local knowledge as reflected in a recent report on transforming food systems by the special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.
Second, we endorse St.
Kits and Neves climate efforts and urge it to pursue the climate funding due to it from other states under applicable human rights and international environmental law.
Lastly, we echo the United Nations countries teams recommendation that St.
Kitts and Nevis consider issuing a standing invitation to special procedure mandate holders.
As climate change threatens human rights, we also urge St.
Kits and Neves to acknowledge and address disparities caused and worsened by climate change, including gender disparities and to consider ratification of outstanding human rights treaties and optional protocols.
We emphasize the need to recognize human rights and justice when planning climate action.
We thank St.
Kits and Neves for its commitment to addressing climate change.
I give the floor to the representative of Shanxi Patriotic Volunteer Association for Video Intervention.
Mr.
President, fellow delegates.
I represent the International patriotic Pact organization composed of 300 NGOs from 68 countries.
We advocate loving one's own country without harming other countries interests.
We highly commend kids and neighbors for its achievements in implementing the recommendations from the previous round of UPR.
Regarding the challenges in the justice system and protection of vulnerable groups raised in the review, we believe that the true patriotism means facing issues squarely and seeking cooperation.
However, addressing these issues internal challenges cannot be separated from a peaceful and stable external environment.
The concept of our pact and national development rights review mechanism proposed by our organization aim to resist unilateral sanctions and external interference and protect national rights to development for all countries.
This provides a systemic guarantee for countries to resolutely resolve their internal issues, your country's sustainable island state agenda aligns with this philosophy.
We call on the Council and the international community, special developing countries to actively participate in the International Patriotic Pact and the national Development Review mechanism.
Together, we can resist unilateral sanctions and achieve national development.
Here, I invite all of you to attend our autumn forum scheduled for the 21st of September at the UN office in Nairo let us explore together how to unite patriotic forces to reshape a new international order of peace to contribute to building a community of shared future for mankind.
Thank you, sir.
I give the floor to the representative of Im Ali's Popular Student Relief Society for Visual Intervention.
Thank you.
San Kits and Debs remains the only state under item six whose UPR addendum was published only one day before its adoption, significantly limiting stakeholders opportunity to examine the decisions in depth.
We welcome its accession to the International Covenant on economic, social, and cultural rights in 2024 and encourage the government to accede without delay to the international government on civil and political rights, together with its optional protocols.
We are concerned that as in the previous UPR cycle, Samkitanvis again declined recommendations calling for the abolition of the death penalty or at least a formal moratorium, while no execution has taken place for 18 years, and there are currently no prisoners on death row.
The continued existence of capital punishment in law remains a matter of concern.
We therefore urge the authorities to refrain from imposing any new death sentences and to take concrete steps toward abolition.
Finally, we remain concerned about prison overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions.
We encourage the government to reduce excessive pretrial detentions and make greater use of appropriate early release measures in order to improve detention conditions and better comply with international human rights standards.
Thank you.
This was the last speaker on my list.
Before concluding, allow me to inform that out of 190 recommendations received, 104 enjoyed the support of St.
Kits and Neves and 84 are noted.
Additional clarification was provided on another two recommendations indicating which parts of the recommendations were supported and which parts were noted.
I thank the delegation of St.
Kits and Neves for the presentation and the participation throughout the UPR process.
I now propose that the council adopt the decision on the outcome of the Universal P review of St.
Neves as it appears on screen.
I see no objection, and therefore, the decision is adopted.
We will briefly suspend the meeting before the consideration of the outcome of Sao Tome and Princip.
Thank you.
I Excellencies, colleagues, we will now proceed with the consideration of the outcome of Sao Toome and Princip.
The outcome is based on the report of the working group of the Universal periodic review of Sao Tome and Princip and its addendum.
These documents, together with the additional information that will be provided by Sao Tome and Princip will constitute the outcome of the review and shall be adopted by the council through a standardized decision.
Before I give the floor to the delegation, I wish to inform you that the courtesy passive interpretation from Portuguese language will be provided.
I now have the pleasure to give the floor to misses Abigail Ti Cosme Bonfim permanent representative of Sao Tome and Princip to present additional information under review.
Madam, you have the floor.
Your Excellency President, Your Excellency's permanent representatives, esteemed delegates, Excellencies, The Democratic Republic of Sanme and Principe is honored to take part in this session to adopt the report from our fourth UPR.
Please allow me to begin by expressing our sincere thanks to all the states that took part in the constructive and interactive dialogue held in January this year for the recommendations they made and for the constructive spirit which underpinned the process.
I'd also like to thank the Troika, the Secretariat, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their professionalism and for their support throughout the process.
For Stom and Principe, the Universal Periodic Review is a very relevant instrument for promoting dialogue, cooperation, and sharing experiences between states and thus it contributes to strengthening the national systems to protect human rights.
We took part in this process openly, transparently, and in the firm belief that exchanging good practices strengthens each state's ability to respond to the challenges that they face.
President, promoting and protecting human rights continues to take center stage in the work of our state.
The principles enshrined in our constitution guide public policies and inspire our efforts to consolidate the democratic rule of law, strengthen institutions, and promote a more inclusive, resilient, and fairer society.
Despite the constraints inherent with a small island developing states, we've tried to ensure that economic and social progress go hand in hand with strengthening the protection of fundamental rights.
Since the previous cycle of the Universal Periodic Review Salt Putin Spa has made progress in a number of priority areas.
We've further strengthened the institutions which are responsible for promoting human rights, and we have taken measures to promote gender equality, we've strengthened the policies to prevent and combat gender based violence, and we have stepped up the protection of the rights of the child and we continue to take initiatives to combat human trafficking.
We've also deployed efforts to improve access to justice and basic services, particularly in the areas of education, health and social protection.
We've also strengthened the inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.
At the same time, The sustainable development goals have been increasingly incorporated into our national development strategies since we recognize that there is a close link between sustainable development and achieving human rights.
We're currently preparing or implementing new strategic instruments which aim to strengthen the protection of children from all forms of violence, promote gender equality, and to consolidate the national social protection system.
These developments reflect our approach to continually improve public policies and they attest to the fact that human rights are a cross cutting priority for Sal Tome.
Excellencies, the position that we bring to you today is the result of broad consultations at national level involving the competent ministries, a number of public institutions which has enabled us to thoroughly analyze the recommendations receive and to see how they correlate to national priorities and our country's international commitments.
We've also been able to strengthen coordination between the various national institutions which will contribute to a more structured implementation of the recommendations we come to support and ensure that there is a close correlation between national public policies and the commitments we make through the UPR.
We're aware that significant challenges persist Constraints on human rights, finance, and technical constraints will continue to condition the pace with which we can implement certain reforms.
In addition to the specific challenges arising from our condition as a small island developing state, we also face climate change and external economic shocks.
That's why we pay particular attention to international cooperation, strengthen national capacity, and the technical assistance provided by the United Nations and by our development partners.
These components will continue to be vital for supporting the goals defined by the government in the area of human rights.
Now Salome and Peninsip doesn't see this exercise as a one off stock take, but as an opportunity to consolidate a culture of dialogue, strengthen our national institutions, and to gradually improve the protection of human rights.
We reiterate that we stand ready to work closely with the Human Rights Council, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations mechanisms, international partners, and civil society in pursuing this common goal.
Thank you very much.
I thank you for this presentation.
I will now open the floor to member and observer states for their comments on the outcome of the review.
The speaking time has been set at 1 minute and 30 seconds for all states.
The first speaker is the distinguished representative of Congo.
Thank you, President.
Congo would like to cordially welcome the delegation of Stamean Prince and thank them for the information that's been provided to the council.
We commend the fact that the country has accepted almost all of the recommendations which were made to it, in particular, those in my country with regard to the adoption of a child labor national plan, as well as a plan aimed at increasing vocational training for young people in order to tackle the challenges related to youth employment.
We highly value the efforts made by Some and Prince Spe in building on the gains made in terms of promotion and protection of human rights.
My country wishes every success to Steame and Prince Spe in the implementation of the accepted recommendations, and we invite the members of the council to adopt the outcome report by consensus.
Thank you very much, President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cotiva Monsieur President President Cour devoir wishes a brotherly welcome to the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Sotmey and Princeupe.
During this adoption of its outcome report of the UPR, my country would like to commend Sartmi and Principe for the progress that they've made on human rights, in particular, through the adoption and implementation of a national action plan on child labor, as well as the adoption of an action plan to prevent early pregnancies.
My country would like to encourage the national authorities to continue their efforts in applying and updating the national strategy for gender based violence.
We also encourage the efforts ongoing in the development of civil registry platforms, as well as building up targeted awareness raising campaigns in order to register all births.
To conclude, Côte D'ivoire recommends that the council adopt the outcome report of Sara and Princeshippe.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba.
President, would like to welcome the delegation of Salome and Principe, and we appreciate the country's active participation in the UPR.
We'd like to highlight Saltme's efforts to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks in the area of human rights.
We believe that continuing to apply the National Health Development Plan will contribute to improving the health system.
We're pleased to see that the three respectful and constructive recommendations made by Cuba were all accepted.
We wish Saltme and Principe every success in implementing accepted recommendations, and we support adoption of this report.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cyprus.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
We thank the delegation of Soto and Principe for its presentation and welcome the decision by the government to accept 113 of 193 recommendations received, demonstrating their commitment to advancing the promotion and protection of human rights.
We note that recommendations made by Cyprus pertaining to the continued investment in bolstering community education and awareness raising regarding trafficking in persons and contemporary forms of slavery, the development of a strategic approach to address the root causes of the high school dropouts and the strengthening of the capacities of domestic violence counseling centers have been accepted.
Hope the noted recommendations will be reconsidered at a later date.
We support the consensual adoption of South Toman Principles Report and wish the country every success in the implementation of the recommendations that have been accepted.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Dibbouti Thank you, President.
Dibouti would like to welcome the delegation of Salome and Print Spe and thank them for their additional presentation, which highlights the efforts and engagements made to protect and promote human rights during the presentation of their report.
Moreover, Dibbouti commends Some and Print Supe for accepting 113 recommendations of the 193 that were received during the fourth UPR cycle.
In particular, we commend the fact that the country accepted one of the three recommendations made by our country.
Dibouti takes note of the explanations made by Some and Prince Supe on the second and third recommendation our delegation made with regard to increasing access to universal health care in rural areas, as well as additional measures to continue efforts to strengthen the right to education, in particular, the schooling of children, notably of girls.
These recommendations were noted and we do trust that at the right moment, these recommendations will be considered and implemented at a later stage.
Finally, Dibouti would like to wish every success to the country in implementing the recommendations, and we recommend the adoption of the report.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Equatorial G Guinea.
Thank you, President.
Our delegation would like to bid a warm welcome to Salame in principle and we commend Salame in principle on presenting its national report.
We're pleased to see that during the previous cycle, There were 148 recommendations that were accepted which reflected strong political will.
We particularly appreciate the progress made in three areas.
One, gender based violence through formalizing the life network and special attention to victims, two, inclusive education with the reduction of the number of children per class and pilot classes for children with disabilities and social housing to resettle dozens of families exposed to the risk of climate change in light of the foregoing ictorial Guinea recommends the adoption of the report on Salomy and Principal.
Thank you very much, Chair.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Ghana.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Ghana congratulates the delegation of Stomy and Princip for successfully completing the review exercise and the full cycle of the Universal periodic review.
We commend the government of Stomy and Principe for its commitment to implementing 113 of the 193 recommendations is received.
We appreciate Automy principle's constructive engagement during the review process and further acknowledge that three or four of our recommendations were accepted.
We are confident in the institutional Automum principle to uphold and advance human rights both domestically and internationally.
Mr.
President, in conclusion, we reaffirm our support for Auto and principle and wish them every success in implementing the accepted recommendations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Haiti.
Thank you, President.
The delegation of Haiti would like to warmly greet the delegation of Sume and Principe during the adoption of the outcome report of their UPR.
The Republic of Haiti takes note of the fact that more than 58% of the recommendations made to Some and Principe during its UPR on the 8th of January have been accepted, including three recommendations made by our delegation.
We call for the adoption of the outcome report of the UPR of Suma and Principe, and we wish them full success in implementing the accepted recommendations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
India warmly welcome the delegation of Sou Toomey and Princip for the adoption of their fourth UPR report.
The review saw substantive participation with 71 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 193 recommendations.
We appreciate the constructive engagement of delegation of Sou Dome and Princip during the entire review, which reflects their commitment to the UPR process.
India appreciates that as many as 113 recommendations have been accepted by Sou Toy and Princip, including the two recommendations made by us.
While recommending the adoption of their UPR report, we congratulate this delegation of Sao Tome and Principe on a successful review and wish them success in their efforts towards implementing the accepted recommendations.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Iran.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The Islamic Republic of Iran welcome the adoption of outcome report of the UPR of the Democratic Republic of Souty and Principal.
We note that Soutyan Principal has accepted two recommendations submitted by Iran during the review process, particularly those aimed at expanding use of scale and training, employment opportunity in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, as well as strengthening investment in rural infrastructure.
Their acceptance reflect the government commitment to promoting sustainable development and improving the well being of its people.
In wishes the government and people of so to map every success in implementing the accepted recommendations.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Maldives.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The Maldives warmly welcome the distinguished allegation of Stay Principal to the adoption of its UPR report and complements its commitment to the UPR process.
Maldive commend Sota and Principal for accepting the majority of recommendations it received during the UPR working group session in January 2026, including one recommendation from the Maldives.
We wish the government of Sara Ma Principle success in implementing the accepted recommendations and request that council adopt the UPR outcome report of Sodom and Principal by consensus.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Morocco.
Mr.
President, my delegation welcomes the constructive engagement of Sutome and Princip with the universal periodic review reflecting its broader commitment to the production and promotion of human rights.
In particular, Morocco welcomes the support of Soto and principals to the recommendations related to the establishment of National Human Rights institution in accordance with the Parish principles, to the strengthening of the role of the inter ministerial Commission on Human Rights, and to joining the International Network of NMIRFs.
In conclusion, Morocco wishes all success to Sutomy and principles in efforts to implement the recommendations stemming from the cycle of the universal periodic review.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nepal.
Mr.
President, Nepal warmly welcomes the delegation of South Ome and Principal to the adoption of the UPR outcome and thanks them for their constructive engagement with the human rights mechanisms.
We thank South Ome and Principal for accepting one out of the three recommendations that we offered.
We take note of the efforts made by South Ome and Principe to promoting gender equality and participation of women in decision making bodies.
Nepal wishes South Ome and Principal all success in implementing the accepted recommendations and support the adoption of the UPR outcome report by consensus.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nigeria.
Then I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Philippines.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
The Philippines extends a warm welcome to the delegation of Sotome and Principe to this session.
The Philippines acknowledges with appreciation that Some and Principe has supported all three of our recommendations on one, continuing the continued domestication efforts for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Migrant Workers Convention and CDO, second, on stepping up measures to combat child labor, particularly in the agriculture sector and in formal economy.
And third, the integration of human rights education in school curricula, including gender equality and the nexus between human rights and the environment, climate change, and new technologies.
Mr.
President, in conclusion, the Philippines, which has Atom and Principe every success in implementing the recommendations.
It has accepted and supports the adoption of its superior outcome by consensus.
I thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Portugal.
B.
President, Portugal welcomes the constructive participation of Salme and Principe, which allowed us to have a fruitful dialogue on recent progress in the area of human rights and ongoing efforts to respond to ongoing challenges.
We appreciate the fact that Salme and Principe has accepted Portugal's recommendations, particularly those concerning creating, monitoring systematizing and publishing mechanisms on human rights data and on protecting children.
We believe that implementation requires constant support as part of the process.
Portugal stands ready to constantly cooperate and support Saltme in implementing these recommendations.
We wish Saltme and Principe every success in completing this fourth cycle of the Universal periodic review.
Thank you very much, President.
Thank you.
This was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Let me remind all of you that all statements, including those which could not be delivered due to time constraints, should be uploaded online.
I will now give the floor to the other stakeholders to make their general comments on the outcome.
The speaking time has been set at 2 minutes for all.
And the first speaker is the representative of Center for Global Non Killing.
Beloved human beings, Mr.
President, dear living populations of Sao Tome Principe, the delegation to your fortes of Sao Tome and Principe, including the highest everyone everywhere.
Greetings of lively human rights.
The full country of Sao Toome Principe is a UNSCO biosphere reservation, a rare fact a whole country covered, which deserves praise and continuity.
True balance between nature and humanity is the only way ahead.
Protecting humanity takes as many paths as they are human lives.
It also requires the commitment and participation of every nation state of all international organizations.
Projecting the life of all and of all social groups can pass among other means for the universal ratification and application of the Convention on the prevention and the punishment of the crime of genocide.
Sao Tome Principe received no recommendation for the ratification of the convention during this cycle of the UPR, yet the country accepted recommendations therefore in the two previous cycles.
Ratification of the Convention is an act of government as legislation condemning genocide is already in place in national law.
Dear delegation of South Koury Principal, could you please tell us when this ratification will take place? Thank you.
We wish you all the best for the implementation of your UPR rule.
Thank you.
I now give the floor to the representative of Center to Commerce International Development for video intervention.
President President, CCD commends Stame and Principe for the significant progress that's been made by the country since the last review.
Our organization attaches great importance to the country's leading role in protecting the environment and biodiversity.
Satame Principe was one of the first states in the world which UNESCO classified as a biosphere reserve.
These gains directly aligned with our priorities in terms of protecting natural resources.
Moreover, the adoption of the law on parity and the creation of a ministry on women's rights were crucial stages to ensure egalitarian participation of all citizens.
We also commend the adoption of the law on food in schools, which guarantees the food security of children.
However, we are concerned by the prevalence of gender based violence, school dropout rates, and child labor in the informal economy.
Access to clean water and hygiene remains a priority to respect the dignity of rural populations.
SED supports the recommendations on creating an independent national human rights institution.
We urge the state to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and to intensify the fight against corruption.
In conclusion, we encourage the country to continue its efforts towards institutional modernization in order to ensure and guarantee effective respect of socio economic and cultural rights.
Thank you.
I now give the floor to the representative of the Contra African Bur Defense Ddrois de Lamb.
Monsieur President President Rad Ho welcomes the delegation of Salome and Principe to this fourth cycle of the UPR and commends the country for its cooperation with the council's mechanisms.
Our organization commends the significant progress that's been made on access to education, health, and basic social services, as well as the ratification of three key ILO instruments, as well as the protocol to the African Charter on Human Rights with regard to elderly people in Africa.
However, we express our concerns with regard to the prevalence of gender based violence, including the phenomenon of cozins The sexual attacks committed against schoolgirls, which lead to early pregnancies and school dropout of young girls are greatly concerning.
We call on the country to create practices for criminal penalization and to update their national strategy to fight against gender based violence while guaranteeing it's effectively applied.
Moreover, we are concerned by the consistent delays in legal proceedings on acts of torture and extra judicial executions, which are alleged to be have been committed by members of the security forces in November 2022.
We invite the country to guarantee that those officials should bear responsibility for their acts in the relevant courts in line with their international obligations.
Read Ho encourages the country to create a national human rights institution which is independent under the Paris principles.
Thank you very much for your attention.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of Reform.
Monsieur President President, reform A thanks, S Main Princep.
For participating in the fourth cycle of the UPR, our organization commends the efforts made by the country on the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular, on reforms of the justice system, protecting the environment, ensuring access to education, to health, healthcare, and ratifying the main international instruments on human rights.
However, Reform A remains deeply concerned by the prevalence of spousal violence and gender based crimes.
It is time to adopt adequate measures to prevent persistent inaction in terms of criminal proceedings.
Moreover, we express are alarm given the exploitation and child labor we see in the informal sector.
We invite the country to revise the Labor Code to put it into full alignment with international norms.
In conclusion, reform A encourages the authorities to bolster their campaigns to raise awareness amongst the public of gender based violence and enhance their efforts to guarantee effective access to justice for all victims irrespective of their economic situation.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of the Shangsi Patriotic Volunteer Association for V Intervention.
Hello, everyone.
My name is Harmonia Angri Keita Hello, everyone.
International Patriotic Pact Organization.
I advocate for the principle of loving one's own country without harming other nation's interest.
We commend the progress made by Sal Tome and Principal in implementing the recommendations from the previous universal periodic review.
We have noted that during the review, many countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and Russia emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and strengthening social security.
This fully demonstrates that a global consensus has been reached on the need to focus on people's livelihoods, eradicate poverty, and safeguard the nation's rights to development.
We believe that true patriotism must closely integrate a nation's right to development with the well being of its people.
Any approach to human rights that is detached from the context of development is like water without a source or a tree without fruits.
Therefore, we call on all nations to respect and uphold the developmental rights of others while pursuing their own national interests.
Working together to build a fair and equitable new international order.
Finally, we corddially invite all of you participate in the International Patriotic Pact Organization Admin Forum, which will be held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi on September 21st, 2026.
The theme of the forum is the International Patriotic Pact and the Nation's rights to Development, building a new International Order of Peace.
We look forward to exploring with global partners how patriotic actions can be harnessed to defend the nation's right to development.
You are all welcome.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I give the floor to the representative of the Im Ali Popular Student Relief Society for Video Intervention.
Thank you.
We welcome the acceptance by Sao Tome and Princiity of 113 recommendations during this review.
We also note the government's statement that the 80 recommendations it merely took note of should not be regarded as rejected.
However, we remain concerned by the apparent inconsistency in the state's response.
Several recommendations with substantially similar context received different treatment.
For example, why recommendation 92.5 was accepted.
Recommendation seven and eight were not Likewise, recommendations 92.10 and 12 were accepted, but recommendation 11 was only noted.
Similar inconsistencies appear elsewhere and should be clarified.
Accepting these comparable recommendations would have strengthened the state's commitments under this review.
We welcome the acceptance of recommendations calling for the ratification of key international human rights treaties, including three optional protocols to the CRC, the Convention on Enforced Disappearance, the optional protocol to the Convention Against Torture, the Rome Statute, and the Convention Against Discrimination in Education.
We also welcome the acceptance of recommendations to establish a national human rights institution in line with Paris principles, eliminate child labor and align labor legislation with ILO standards and eradicate child marriage, corporal punishment, and violence against children.
Finally, we urge autoe and Principi to fulfill its long overdue reporting obligations to the United Nations treaty bodies, particularly by submitting its report to the CTA, which has been overdue for more than 22 years.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This was the last speaker that we could accommodate.
Before giving the floor to the delegation of Sao Tome and Principe for concluding remarks, allow me to inform that out of 193 recommendations received, 113 enjoy the support of Sutome and Principe, and 80 are noted.
I now give the floor back to misses Cosme Bonfim for concluding remarks.
Madam, you have the floor.
Thank you very much President.
Excellencies.
We'd like to reiterate our appreciation for the high quality dialogue we had and for the recommendations made by member states.
The spirit of respect, cooperation, constructive dialogue which characterize this mechanism provides an incentive for us to pursue our efforts to promote and protect human rights.
Following the interactive dialogue, the government of Salame and Pincipe held national consultations involving competent institutions with a view to carefully analyzing all the recommendations received so that we could define our position responsibly and realistically.
As you can see in the addendum presented to the Council, which we've already referred to, Salame and Pinci decided to support 113 out of the 193 recommendations made.
This decision attests to the government's determination to further protect human rights.
Bearing in mind national priorities, the current legal framework, and the state's international commitments.
Our support for these recommendations reflects a clear commitment to pursue our reforms and to further strengthen the rule of law and promote the progressive achievement of fundamental rights for all people.
With regard to the 80 recommendations of which we took note, I would like to underscore that this position should not be interpreted as a rejection of the aims contained therein.
In various cases, the recommendations concern issues which are already being dealt with through our constitution laws and national public policies.
Others concern commitments which have already been encompassed by recommendations that we've supported.
We're trying to avoid overlapping.
There are other recommendations which will require resources, greater institutional capacity, and further technical assistance and international cooperation in order to implement them.
This approach strives to ensure that when we make a commitment, we will be able to implement it effectively and sustainably.
It's against this backdrop that the government reiterates its commitment to strengthen the inter ministerial mechanism for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of accepted recommendations.
Special attention will be paid to systematically monitoring the progress achieved, coordination between the various national institutions and integrating the supported recommendations in our public policies and national planning instruments.
President, excellencies.
The UPR continues to be a tremendous opportunity for strengthening international cooperation and supporting states in achieving their human rights commitments.
Salome in principally reiterates its commitment to implementing the recommendations that it has supported gradually, consistently, and in line with its national capacity, we will continue to pursue an approach which is based on dialogue, transparency and cooperation.
It's in this spirit that the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Salto and Princip requests that the Human Rights Council adopts the outcome report of the fourth cycle of our UPR.
Thank you very much, President.
Thank you, Madam.
Thank you once again for your presentation and the constructive participation of Salome and Principe throughout the UPR process.
I I propose that the council adopts the decision on the outcome of the universal periodic review of Saltme and Principe as it appears on screen.
I see no objection.
The decision is adopted.
So colleague, we turn to item six, reports on UPR voluntary funds and just a bit of time to change the crew onstage.
We need to learn the word before yes.
Okay, colleagues, Excellencies, distinguished representatives.
We will now proceed.
With the presentation of the report of the activities of the voluntary Fund for participation in the Universal Periodic Review and the report on the activities of the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance in the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review in accordance with Human Rights Council Dion 17 slash 119.
I now give the floor to Mr.
Mohamad Cis Goo, Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanism Division of the OHCHR, who will present the report.
You have the floor, sir.
Thank you, Mr.
President, Excellency, distinguished delegates, I'm pleased to present two reports submitted for your consideration under Item six of the agenda.
The first report is the OECHR report on the operations of the Voluntary Fund for participation in the Universal periodic review.
During the reporting period, the voluntary fund has continued to ensure the participation of states, especially least developed countries and small island developing states in the universal periodic review mechanisms contributing to a truly universal interactive dialogue in the sessions of the working group of the Universal periodic review.
The voluntary fund covers the travel expenses for one governmental representative per state to attend the UPR session in Geneva and supports states in preparing for the review, including through guidance on the preparation of the national report.
Last year, the voluntary fund supported 1414 delegates from eligible countries to participate in the 48, 40, and 50th session of the working group on Universal periodic review.
Since establishment, the fund has enabled the participation of 276 delegates from a total of 119 states across all regions of which 71 states are least developed country or small island developing states.
Beyond travel, the fund supports national level briefing and consultations to assist states in preparation for their UPR reviews.
This assistance is delivered through the UPR branch in Geneva and a network of regional UPR advisors deployed in OECHR regional offices in line with the Human Rights Council resolution 51 stroke related to strengthening the voluntary fund of the Universal periodic review mechanism.
During the reporting period, EPR advisors were active in OECHR regional offices in East Africa, in Central Africa, Southern Africa, Western Africa, in Europe, in Central Asia, in Southeast Asia, the Pacific region, South America, and in Central America.
In 2025, in country briefings and support were provided in Swatini, Ethiopia, Federated State of Micronesia, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, the Lawo people's Democratic Republic, in Lebanon, in Lesotho, in Liberia, in Malawi, the Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Panama, Paraguay, the Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Soo Tomian Pencipe, Sechl, Solomon Island, and Tajikistan.
In 2025, meaning last year, the voluntary fund received contribution from six states, namely Albania, China, Iceland, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, and Saudi Arabia for a total amount of US 182,000 plus, which we are grateful for.
Despite the modest level of funding, OECHR ensure continued support to all eligible countries through careful financial management, maintaining an adequate level of reserve for the continuity of the work of the voluntary fund in 2026.
The total expenditure reach CRC $232,000, leaving a fund balance of US 560,000 plus at the end of last year.
Mr.
President, Excellency's Distinguished delegate, the second report presented under item six is the OECR report on the operations of the Voluntary Fund for financial and technical assistance in the implementation of the Universal periodic review.
The report presents the activities supported and the result achieved by the voluntary fund in 2025 in advancing the translation of UPR recommendation into concrete action at national level.
These results stem from the combined support of the voluntary fund and the universal periodic review advisers deployed in OECHR regional offices.
This integrated approach has strengthened synergies between the provision of technical advice to state and the implementation of projects and activities financed by the fund.
Last year, the voluntary fund enabled OECHR to provide technical support to 27 states across different regions, including Bosnia and Herzevina, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Corte Divir, Ecuador, Swatini, Ghana, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lao people's Democratic Republic, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Thailand, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Uganda.
In parallel, regional UPR advisers working in close coordination with OECHR staff under the treaty body Capacity Building Program extended support to additional countries within their respective regions, including Angola, the Comoros, the Congo, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Mozambique, Senegal, Tuvalu, and the United Republic of Tanzania.
Fund has proven instrumental in translating recommendations into tangible results by providing seed funding for priority initiative across regions.
For example, in Costa Rica, it supported the Supreme Court in strengthening the judiciary capacity to respond effectively to cases of gender based violence against indigenous women.
In Cabo verde, it assisted the National Human and Citizens Rights Commission in promoting the integration of economic, social, and cultural rights into national development planning.
In Eswatini, it supported the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional affairs in advancing the enactment of a legal aid bill and the legal practitioners Amendment bill, thereby improving access to justice.
In Turkmenistan, it enabled a participatory legislative review aligned with the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disability.
In the Lao people's Democratic Republic, it facilitated government led technical consultation with national stakeholders to strengthen coordination and planning for the implementation of the UPR recommendations.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, last year, the voluntary fund received contribution for a total amount of 500,000 plus from eight states, namely China, Iceland, India, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates, as well as from the International Organization of La Franco F.
We are grateful for these contributions without which this important work would not be possible, and we encourage others to contribute to the implementation and participation fund of the UPR.
In 2025, OECR closely monitored expenditure to preserve sufficient reserve, ensuring the operational continuity of the fund into 2026.
Between first January and 31, December 2025, the fund had total expenditure of approximately 579,000, maintaining a balance of just over 1.1 million at the end of last year.
Looking ahead, in 2026, activities supported by the fund are already underway in 22 countries, including Turkmenistan, Republic of Moldova, El Salvador, Peru, Cambodia, Gambia, Botswana, and Kiribati.
These technical cooperation efforts rely on the support of our regional UPR advisors who were deployed following the adoption of the resolution 51 stroke 30 of this council.
At this session, we are grateful for the initiative of the group of friends of the UPR, which seeks to seek the renewal of this resolution in order to extend the UPR advices to the fifth cycle of the UPR.
The support of member states to this mechanism is critical to its success, and sustaining this critical capacity into the next cycle will be essential to enable more technical assistance for UPR implementation.
I thank you very much for your attention.
Okay.
Thank you.
Excellency's distinguished representative colleagues.
With this presentation, we have concluded the consideration of item six.
This brings us to the end of this meeting.
We will reconvene tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M.
To proceed with the interactive dialogue with the special rapporteur on contemporary reforms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance under Item nine.
And I hereby declare close the 26th meeting of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.
Have a good evening.