62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council

List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

In its resolution 59/5, the Human Rights Council decided to extend the mandate of Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, for a period of three years, and requested the Independent Expert to continue to report annually on the implementation of the mandate to the Council. The Council will consider the reports of the mandate holder, Graeme Reid, during an interactive dialogue.

• Violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer women - Report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity - A/HRC/62/46

• Visit to Colombia - A/HRC/62/46/Add.1

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NGO written statements

A/HRC/62/NGO/160 - Stichting Global Human Rights Defence

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For all interactive dialogues, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 2 p.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

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Written communications from governments for the session can now be submitted to the Secretariat through Events

List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

In its resolution 53/8, the Human Rights Council decided to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, for a period of three years, and requested the Special Rapporteur to continue to report annually to the Council. The Council will consider the report of the mandate holder, Beatriz Miranda-Galarza (), during an interactive dialogue.

• Truth, justice and reparation for persons affected by leprosy: a human rights framework to address historical and systematic forced segregation and discrimination - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the eliminations of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members - A/HRC/62/40

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For all interactive dialogues, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 2 p.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.
Written communications from governments for the session can now be submitted to the Secretariat through Events

List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

Annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights [accessible panel]

Theme: Facilitating actionable pathways for gaining momentum in climate financing in the context of addressing the adverse impacts of climate change on the full realization of human rights for all people

• Concept note

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For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

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Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.

Theme: “Twenty Years, One Council: What We Have Built, and Where We Go Next”

The event is open to all members and observers of the Council and will also be webcast. It will start with opening remarks from the Secretary-General (video message), followed by a moderated interactive panel conversation.

Invited Panelists:
1. Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights;
2. H.E. Mr. Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora, first President of the Human Rights Council;
3. H.E. Mr. Carlos D. Sorreta, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Geneva;
4. Ms. Farida Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the right to education;
5. Ms. Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions; and
6. Miss Malak, Global Youth Ambassador, Plan international.

Council members and observers will have an opportunity to engage with the panelists. In order to accommodate as many speakers as possible, interventions will be capped at 90 seconds and strictly timed. In keeping with the informal and conversational format of the event, participants are encouraged to offer brief reflections or pose questions. Interventions should focus on what the Council has meant for delegations’ regions or national systems, and how its work can remain impactful in the years ahead. Participants are advised that it may not be possible to accommodate all speakers. 

List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

In its resolution 53/8, the Human Rights Council decided to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, for a period of three years, and requested the Special Rapporteur to continue to report annually to the Council. The Council will consider the report of the mandate holder, Beatriz Miranda-Galarza (), during an interactive dialogue.

• Truth, justice and reparation for persons affected by leprosy: a human rights framework to address historical and systematic forced segregation and discrimination - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the eliminations of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members - A/HRC/62/40

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For all interactive dialogues, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 2 p.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.
Written communications from governments for the session can now be submitted to the Secretariat through Events

List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

In its resolution 57/31, the Human Rights Council decided to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, under the same terms as provided for by the Council in its resolution 48/14, for a period of three years, and requested the Special Rapporteur to report annually to the Council. The Council will consider the reports of the mandate holder, Elisa Morgera, during an interactive dialogue.

• Transforming food systems for a safe climate and health for all - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change - A/HRC/62/44 

• Visit to Dominica - A/HRC/62/44/Add.1

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For all interactive dialogues, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 2 p.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.
Written communications from governments for the session can now be submitted to the Secretariat through Events