52nd Meeting - 61st Session of Human Rights Council
Summary
61st regular session of the Human Rights Council (23 February – 31 March 2026)
Description
- Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd):- ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.4/Rev.1 - "Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children" - Submitted by Cyprus (on behalf of the European Union), Uruguay (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, except Argentina) - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Opening)Cyprus, Ms. Olympia Neocleous (Introduction)Uruguay, Ms. Alejandra De Bellis Bonilla (Introduction)Republic of Korea, Ms. Juwon LeeSouth Africa, Ms. Glenda Tsholofelo TsheoleThailand, Ms. Arisa SukontasapIraq, Ms. Nawras AlhelliEgypt, Ms. Enas Faisal (Explanation of vote before the vote) Pakistan, Mr. Muneeb Ahmed (Explanation of vote before the vote)Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.5 - "The rights of persons with disabilities: disability-inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing" - Submitted by Mexico, New Zealand - ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mexico, Ms. Francisca Méndez Escobar (Introduction)New Zealand, Ms. Deborah Mary Geels (Introduction)Chile, Ms. Solange DufourcqCyprus, Ms. Olympia NeocleousIceland, Ms. Sóley ÁsgeirsdóttirSouth Africa, Ms. Glenda Tsholofelo TsheoleCuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez VersonEgypt, Mr. Shady Hesham Ibrahem ElshehaJapan, Mr. Atsuyuki OikeFrance, Ms. Céline JurgensenIraq, Mr. Jaffer Mohammed Ali Abud AbudChina, Mr. Wang NianMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.10 - "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur" - Submitted by Denmark - ADOPTED without a vote as orally revised SPEAKERS: Denmark, Mr. Ib Petersen (Introduction)Switzerland, Mr. Antoine PerriardColombia, Mr. Álvaro AyalaSpain, Mr. Marcos Gómez MartínezEstonia, Ms. Riia Salsa-AudiffrenSouth Africa, Ms. Glenda Tsholofelo TsheoleChile, Ms. Maria Paz FlorenzanoBenin, Mr. Angelo DanPakistan, Mr. Muneeb Ahmed (Explanation of vote before the vote)Egypt, Ms. Noran Mohamed Omar Atteya (Explanation of vote before the vote)Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.11 - "Mandate of Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights" - Submitted by Cuba - ADOPTED (29 YES ¦ 10 NO ¦ 8 ABSTENTIONS) SPEAKERS: Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson (Introduction)Egypt, Ms. Noran Mohamed Omar AtteyaKenya, Ms. Yvonne Murugi KivutiSouth Africa, Mr. Mxolisi NkosiEthiopia, Mr. Haileselassie Subba GebruJapan, Mr. Atsuyuki Oike (Explanation of vote before the vote)Cyprus, Ms. Olympia Neocleous (Explanation of vote before the vote)Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Mr. Lars Tummers (Explanation of vote before the vote)United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. Christopher Davies (Explanation of vote before the vote)Spain, Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez (Explanation of vote before the vote)Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.12 - "Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity rights" - Submitted by Cuba – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson (Introduction)Cyprus, Mr. Giorgos SamouelEgypt, Mr. Alaa HegazyChina, Ms. Yuejiangnan ZhuEthiopia, Mr. Haileselassie Subba GebruMexico, Ms. Francisca Méndez EscobarMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.13 - "The right to food" - Submitted by Cuba – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez Verson (Introduction)Brazil, Mr. Tovar Da Silva NunesEthiopia, Mr. Tsegab Kebebew DakaSouth Africa, Ms. Glenda Tsholofelo TsheoleGhana, Mr. Louis DunuColombia, Mr. Álvaro AyalaEgypt, Ms. Soha Mohamed TharwatSpain, Mr. Marcos Gómez MartínezMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.16/Rev. 1 - "Freedom of opinion and expression: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression - Submitted by Canada, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)" – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Canada, Mr. Peter Macdougall (Introduction)France, Ms. Claire ThuaudetChile, Ms. Maria Paz FlorenzanoEstonia, Ms. Riia Salsa-AudiffrenPakistan, Mr. Muneeb Ahmed (Explanation of vote before the vote)Mr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1 - "Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: mandate of the Special Rapporteur on minority issues" - Submitted by Austria, Slovenia – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Austria, Mr. Alexander Kmentt (Introduction)India, Mr. Kshitij TyagiIraq, Mr. Jaffer Mohammed Ali Abud AbudJapan, Mr. Ishii Yoshizane DPRMexico, Ms. Francisca Méndez EscobarUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Sarah MacrorySlovenia, Ms. Anita PipanMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.21 - "Adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context" - Submitted by Germany, Brazil, Finland, Namibia – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Germany, Ms. Antje Leendertse (Introduction)India, Mr. Kshitij TyagiChile, Ms. Solange DufourcqCuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez VersonPakistan, Mr. Adeel Mumtaz KhokharMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.22 - "Human rights of migrants: mandate of Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants" - Submitted by Mexico – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Mexico, Ms Alondra Lisette Mendoza Carlos (Introduction)Colombia, Mr. Álvaro AyalaCuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez VersonMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) - ITEM 3: Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1 - "Mental health and human rights" - Submitted by Portugal, Brazil – ADOPTED without a vote SPEAKERS: Portugal, Ms. Maria Ejarque Albuquerque (Introduction)Pakistan, Mr. Adeel Mumtaz KhokharMexico, Ms. Francisca Méndez EscobarIceland, Ms. Helen Inga von ErnstCuba, Mr. Rodolfo Benítez VersonMr. Sidharto Reza Surydipuro, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption)
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HUMAN RIGHTS
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UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - UNHRC