Human Rights Council
The United Nations on Friday called on the United States and Israel to halt military attacks against Iran, while simultaneously urging Tehran to cease its strikes on Gulf states to prevent further escalation in the region.
UN investigator Francesca Albanese says Israel is using systematic torture against Palestinians, as Israel rejects the report.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Migrants, Badr Abdelatty, delivered Egypt's statement during the high-level segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council via a pre-recorded message on Tuesday.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty said that the Egyptian delegation participating in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session of human rights in Egypt at the International Human Rights Council [HRC] in Geneva achieved great success.
The resolution was approved by 28 votes in favour, six against and 13 abstentions. It was presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). However, the resolution is not legally binding.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) ratified on Thursday Egypt's report on human rights, and praised its efforts and positive and quick response to the majority of the Council's recommendations.
Egypt replied to 372 recommendations by the United Nations Human Rights Council during its participation in Geneva-held 43rd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) activities.
Egypt's human rights policy comes in accordance with related international agreements and charters and adheres to the values.
A human rights delegation comprised of two NGOs is expected to participate in the 40th session of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva launched on February 27.
The Association of Egyptian Female Lawyers and the Dialogue for Development and Human Rights Forum will participate in the Human Rights Council’s 39th Session.
Minister of Foreign Affairs SamehShoukry refuted on Tuesday the false allegations made about Egypt by the British channel BBC.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry delivered a speech on Tuesday before the 37th Human Rights Council.
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had a session of talks on Monday with his Yemeni counterpart Abdel Malik al Mekhlafi, currently visiting Egypt.
The session witnessed establishment of experts group on Yemen and extended mandates on Burundi, Myanmar, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Sudan and Somalia
The Arab Federation for Human Rights calls for pulling the 2022 World Cup from Qatar by providing two reports.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will not address the U.N. Human Rights Council next week.
U.N. to publish a list of international companies that enabled or profited from the growth of Israeli settlements in Palestine by the end of the year.
The United Nations' Human Rights Council has replaced the chairwoman of a team investigating allegations of killings and rape by Myanmar's security forces
