Human rights 2026

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) conference is a crucial platform for international dialogue on human rights. It serves as a forum for Member States, UN officials, experts, civil society, and other stakeholders to discuss and address various human rights issues and situations globally. The conference focuses on promoting and protecting all human rights, responding to emergencies, and making recommendations on how to improve human rights implementation. 

Key aspects of the UNHRC conference include:

• Dialogue and Debate:

  The conference provides a space for open dialogue and debate on thematic and country-specific human rights issues. 

   

• Resolution Adoptions:

  Member States negotiate and adopt resolutions that reflect the will of the international community on specific human rights issues. 

   

• Special Sessions:

  The UNHRC can convene special sessions to address urgent human rights violations and emergencies. 

   

• Universal Periodic Review (UPR):

  The conference includes the UPR, a unique peer review process where all UN Member States' human rights records are examined. 

   

• Expert Dialogue:

  Interactive dialogues with UN Special Procedures, independent human rights experts, are held to discuss their reports. 

   

• Panel Discussions:

  The conference features panel debates on topics of particular interest, such as the impact of climate change on human rights. 

   

• Monitoring and Action:

  The UNHRC monitors human rights situations and takes action through various mechanisms, including the appointment of Special Procedures and commissions of inquiry.