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🔵 #UPR43 l TODAY @UNGeneva

🇧🇼 #Botswana’s human rights record will be examined by the @UN 🇺🇳 Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review for the fourth time.

📅 Wednesday 3 May 2023
⏲️ 9:00 – 12:30 (GMT+2)
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🔵#UPR43 l LIVE at @UNGeneva.

WATCH 🇧🇼#Botswana’s Universal Periodic Review at the @UN🇺🇳 Human Rights Council⤵️
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At #UPR41, Machana Ronald Shamukuni, Minister of Justice, said #Botswana
-established a Ministry of Justice in 2022
-included the investigation of human rights violations in the Ombudsman's mandate
-will operationalize the Ombudsman Office as a National Human Rights Institution Image
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🔵 TODAY from 14:30 (Geneva time)

The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of the #Netherlands.

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At #UPR41, Anna Richardson, Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten said that
- the promotion and protection of human rights are a priority for the Kingdom of the #Netherlands
- the Kingdom acknowledged that human rights protection requires continuous maintenance and improvement Image
At #UPR41, Anna Richardson, Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten, said that the Universal Periodic Review mechanism plays an important role in the monitoring and progression of human rights in all four countries of the Kingdom of the #Netherlands
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🔵 TODAY at 9.00 (Geneva time)

The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of#Poland.

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At #UPR41, @paweljabionski, Undersecretary of State, @PolandMFA, said #Poland:
- paid special attention to human rights and democratic aspirations in Eastern Europe
- emphasized the importance of protecting & promoting human rights as a part of achieving sustainable development
At #UPR41, @paweljabIonski, Undersecretary of State, @PolandMFA, said #Poland had:
- acted to ensure freedom of religion or belief, including protecting religious minorities
- protected vulnerable groups
- promoted democracy and principles of good governance
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🔵 TODAY from 14:30 (Geneva time)

The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of #Brazil.

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At #UPR41, @crisrbritto, Minister of Women, Family & Human Rights said #Brazil:
- presented an extensive mid-term report on the recommendations accepted in the 3rd UPR cycle
- has a Parliamentary Observatory on UPR which was created by @camaradeputados with @UNHumanRights support Image
At #UPR41, @crisrbritto, Minister of Women, Family & Human Rights said #Brazil:
- held a series of workshops with public servants to raise awareness of the 3rd UPR cycle's recommendations
- included compliance with UPR recommendations as a criterion in its public policy planning
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🔵 TODAY at 9.00 (Geneva time)

The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of the #Philippines.

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At #UPR41, Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, Ministry of Justice, said the #Philippines:
- looked at the Universal Periodic Review as a valuable platform for peer-review
- looked forward to constructive comments and recommendations from States and stakeholders
At #UPR41, Jesus Crispin C. Remulla: #Philippines Human Rights Agenda has 4 pillars -
1. Transformational Reform of Justice + Law Enforcement
2. Investment in Economic, Social + Cultural Rights
3. Protection of Vulnerable Groups
4. Constructive Engagement with Int'l Community
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🔵 TODAY at 9.00 (Geneva time)

The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of the #UnitedKingdom.

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At #UPR41, Mike Freer, @MoJGovUK, said the UK was committed to:
- protecting human rights at home and abroad
- the rules-based international human rights system
- the success of the Universal Periodic Review as a “constructive tool” Image
At #UPR41, Mike Freer, @MoJGovUK, said the UK:
- was enacting a Bill of Rights to replace the Human Rights Act 1998
- upheld the Equality Act 2010
- remained a State Party to the European Convention on Human Rights
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