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HRC33: Czech resolution on equal participation passed by consensus following vote on amendment

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The resolution on equal participation in political and public affairs presented, for the fourth time, by the Czech Republic and four other countries at the Human Rights Council was adopted by consensus on 30 September 2016 at the end of the… more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic Draws Attention to the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Ukraine

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The Czech Republic appreciates the constitutional reforms regarding the judiciary in Ukraine and has accentuated the importance of their full implementation. more ►

HRC33: The Czech Republic Supports Civil Society in Cambodia

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During the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council, the Czech Republic participated in an interactive dialogue on Cambodia held on 28th of September 2016. more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic on human rights situation in Libya

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Speaking at the 33th session of the Human Rights Council on 28th September 2016 the Czech Republic remains deeply concerned with the human rights situation in Libya. more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic called DRC to strengthen the rule of law

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Speaking in the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on situation of human rights on 27th September 2016, the Czech Republic called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to… more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic called DRC to strengthen the rule of law

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Speaking in the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on situation of human rights on 27th September 2016, the Czech Republic called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to… more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic supported the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry in Burundi

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On 27th September 2016, the Czech Republic participated in the enhanced interactive dialogue with the United Nations Independent Investigation on Burundi. more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic organized debate on civil society space

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Civil society is an important driver of the realization of human rights and its space must be defended, speakers emphasized at an informal discussion held in Geneva on 23 September 2016 on the margins of the 33rd session of the Human Rights… more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic condemns human rights violations in the world

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The Czech Republic has condemned grave human rights violations in China, Russia, Bahrain, Venezuela, South Sudan and the DPRK. more ►

HRC33: The Czech Republic on report of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

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In the Interactive Dialogues with the members of the Commissions of Inquiry for Syria held on the 19th September, the Czech Republic fully supported their work and mandates and called for immediate and unrestricted access throughout the country. more ►

HRC33: Equal participation in public affairs is a right, Czech Republic stresses

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In a joint statement in Human Rights Council on behalf of the Czech Republic, Botswana, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Peru on 16 September 2016, Ambassador Jan Kára underscored the human rights dimension of civic participation. more ►

HRC33: Czech Republic supports High Commissioner’s independence, condemns non-cooperation

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In an exchange of views with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Zeid al-Hussein, the Czech Republic has reaffirmed its support for an independent UN human rights architecture. The High Commissioner must be able to speak up… more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic on human rights situations in Burundi and Ukraine

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On 22 March 2016, the Czech Republic participated in the enhanced interactive dialogue with the United Nations Independent Investigation on Burundi and the interactive dialogue on the 13th report of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring… more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic on grave human rights violations in the world

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The Czech Republic at the 31st Session of the Human Rights Council on March 15, 2016 addressed serious human rights issues in several United Nations member states. In the statement on behalf of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Jan Kára critisized… more ►

HRC31: The Czech Republic on report of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

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Speaking at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council on 15 March 2016, the Czech Republic was appalled by flagrant violations and abuses of international human rights and international humanitarian law and called for an immediate end of… more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic supports deepening of reform process in Myanmar/ Burma

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The Czech Republic supported the reform process in Myanmar/ Burma and called on the government to tackle outstanding human rights concerns. more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic calls on DPRK to stop human rights violations

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The Czech Republic called upon the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to immediately halt human rights violations, release political prisoners and cooperate closely with the United Nations. more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic supports independent, responsive UN human rights pillar

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Taking part in the dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Zeid al-Hussein, at the 31st session of the Human Rights (HRC31), the Czech Republic supported an independent and responsive UN human rights pillar. more ►

HRC31: Czech Republic supports freedoms of assembly and association

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On 9th March 2016, the Czech Republic participated in the Clustered Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association and Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary… more ►

HRC31 : The Czech Republic in the Interactive Dialogues on Torture

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On 8th March 2016, the Czech Republic participated in the Interactive Dialogues with the UN Special Rapporteurs on Torture, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and welcomed the report focusing on different aspects of torture and… more ►

The Czech Republic supports human rights defenders

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On 3rd March 2016, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mr. Michel Forst presented in Geneva his report on good practices in the protection of human rights defenders in which he proposed 7 basic principles that… more ►

Minister Jiří Dienstbier at 31 th Session of the Human Rights Council

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At high level segment of the 31st session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) the Czech delegation was led by Jiri Dienstbier, Minister for Human Rights, Equal Opportunities and legislation and. On the 1 March 2016 he delivered a speech in which… more ►

Czech Republic commends human rights monitoring in Ukraine

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The Czech Republic commended the work of the monitoring mission deployed by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Ukraine since March 2014. more ►

Czech Republic's statement at the meeting of state parties to the Ottawa Convention

On 2nd December 2015, at the 14th meeting of state parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, Ambassador Jan Kára expressed, on behlaf of the… more ►

66th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee - Statement by the Czech Republic on the situation of Afghan refugees

On the 07 October 2015 Mr. Ambassador Jan Kára made a statement on behalf of the Czech Republic during the "high-level segment" on the situation of Afghan refugees. more ►

Czech Republic intervenes in debates on human rights situations in Ukraine, Sri Lanka

The Czech Republic made statements in Human Rights Council debates on the situations of human rights in Ukraine and Sri Lanka. The debates took place at the Council’s 30th session (HRC30) on 29 September (Ukraine) and 30 September 2015… more ►

HRC30: Czech Republic on human rights situation in Libya

Speaking at the 30th session of the Human Rights Council on 29 October 2015 the Czech Republic remains deeply concerned with the human rights situation in Libya. more ►

HRC30: Czech Republic urges DPRK to stop human rights violations

The Czech Republic urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to stop all human rights violations and cooperate with the international community. Speaking at the panel discussion on the human rights situation in the DPRK at the UN… more ►

Czech Republic speaks on human rights situations requiring international community attention

The Czech Republic expressed concerns about human rights situations in China, Russia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Pakistan, Burundi, Belarus and Venezuela. The Czech Republic also deplored crimes and human rights abuses committed by Da’esh/… more ►

HRC30: Czech Republic supports OHCHR independence and comprehensive efforts to tackle migration

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The Czech Republic reiterated its support for independence of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and his office (OHCHR). The Czech intervention in the dialogue with the High Commissioner at the opening of the 30th session of the Human… more ►

HRC29: China, Azerbaijan, Venezuela, Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Russia in spotlight

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The Czech Republic expressed concerns about human rights situations in China, Azerbaijan, Venezuela, Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, Syria and Russia. more ►

The Czech Republic supported the mandates of the Commissions of Inquiry for Eritrea and Syria

In the Interactive Dialogues with the members of the Commissions of Inquiry for Eritrea and Syria, the Czech Republic supported their work and mandates and called for access to the respective countries. more ►

HRC29: Czech Republic worried about human rights situation in Belarus

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The Czech Republic expressed concern about further deterioration of the human rights situation in Belarus ahead of the presidential elections to take place in October 2015. more ►

Participation of women in decision-making

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In the Human Rights Council annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women, the Czech Republic made an intervention on the women´s participation in power and decision-making. The Czech Republic commented on women´s… more ►

HRC29: Czech Republic speaks for freedoms of assembly, association and expression

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The Czech Republic highlighted the importance of the rights to freedom of assembly, association and expression. more ►

Czech Republic presents its Strategy for Roma Integration till 2020

In the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Ms Rita Izsak, the Czech Republic presented the main goals of its new Strategy for Roma Integration till 2020, adopted by the Government in February 2015. more ►

HRC29: Czech Republic supports OHCHR independence, welcomes focus on field activities

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The Czech Republic reiterated its long-standing support for independence of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and his office (OHCHR) and welcomed the intention to strengthen the activities in the field. more ►

Czech Republic reports on action on UPR recommendations

The human rights scrutiny of the Czech Republic took place in October 2012. The Czech Republic pledged to provide – before its next UPR scheduled for 2017 – a report on the implementation of the 129 recommendations it accepted. more ►

Meeting of experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems

Follow -up meeting of experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems was held under the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) from 13 to 17 April 2015 in Geneva. more ►

HRC28: Czech Republic calls for sustained international pressure on DPRK

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The Czech Republic calls on the international community to maintain the momentum created by the revelations of the Commission of Inquiry on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). more ►

HRC28: Czech Republic speaks on human rights in China, Russia, Azerbaijan

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Speaking at the 28th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC28) on 17 March 2015, the Czech Republic expressed concerns about continued violations of human rights in China, Russia and Azerbaijan as well as about human rights ramifications of… more ►

HRC28: Czech Republic concerned about reform backtracking in Myanmar/ Burma

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The Czech Republic is worried about signs of backtracking on democratic reforms in Myanmar/ Burma. “We regret to hear that the space for civil society and freedom of the press and the media has been shrinking,” the Czech Republic… more ►

HRC28: Czech Republic against sidelining and relativization of human rights

Speaking at the 28th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC28), the Czech Republic called for a firm commitment to human rights and their universality. “Security threats must not sideline our commitment to human rights. more ►

Minister Lubomír Zaorálek at 28th Session of the Human Rights Council

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On 3rd March 2015, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Lubomír Zaorálek visited Geneva to address the High-Level Segment of the 28th Session of the Human Rights Council. In his statement, Minister focused on massive violations of… more ►

The Czech Republic a new member of the UNHCR Executive Committee

The 65th session of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees was held in Geneva from 30th September to 3rd October 2014. more ►

HRC27: The Czech Republic on African situations

During the 27th Session of the Human Rights Council the Czech Republic addressed the human rights situation in the Sudan, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. In all cases the Czech Republic condemned the continuing violence and human… more ►

HRC27: Czech Republic concerned about crisis in Ukraine

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The Czech Republic expressed concern about the human rights situation in the East of Ukraine and in illegally annexed Crimea. Actions of armed groups with a devastating impact on civilians and civilian structures must stop, the Czech Republic… more ►

HRC27: The Czech Republic on the 8th report of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

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During the interactive dialogue with members of the independent international commission of inquiry on Syria, established three years ago, the Czech Republic commented on the conclusions and recommendations of its 8th written report. The… more ►

HRC27: Czech Republic concerned about situation in Ukraine, Libya, Iraq

The Czech Republic expressed concern about crisis situations in Ukraine, Libya and Iraq which impact adversely on human rights. Civilians in Crimea and eastern regions of Ukraine continue to face human rights abuses by armed groups, the Czech… more ►

HRC27: The Czech Republic on prosecutors in transitional situations

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In the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Pablo de Greiff, the Czech Republic highlighted the independence and impartiality of prosecutors as factors… more ►

HRC27: Czech Republic welcomes new High Commissioner, stresses his independence

The Czech Republic encouraged the new High Commissioner for Human Rights to lead a frank and open dialogue with States and the Human Rights Council (HRC). The legitimacy of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) “stems from… more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic addresses human rights situations in the world

The Czech Republic condemned the alarming restrictions to freedom of expression and media plurality in Iran, China and Russian Federation. more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic on the human rights violations in the CAR

The Czech Republic intervened in the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic Ms Marie-Therese Keita Bocoum who presented her first written report to the Human Rights Council.… more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic calls on DPRK to halt human rights violations

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) must stop its large-scale violations of human rights, the Czech Republic said at the dialogue with Mr. Marzuki Darusman, UN Special Rapporteur for the situation of human rights in the DPRK. The… more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic calls for human rights improvements in Belarus

The situation of human rights in Belarus remains dire and is of concern, the Czech Republic said in the dialogue with Mr. Miklós Haraszti, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, which took place at the 26th session of… more ►

The Czech Republic welcomed the Friend of the CD President on Enlargement

Czech Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Kateřina Sequensová, intervened on behalf of the Informal Group of Observer States (IGOS) in the plenary of the Conference on Disarmament on June 17, 2014. more ►

HRC26: Czech Republic addresses the human rights situation in Syria

The Czech Republic expressed its deep concern by the widespread and systematic violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Syria. more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic condemned human rights violations in Eritrea

During the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Eritrea Ms Sheila Keetharuth, the Czech Republic condemned the continuing massive human rights violations in the country. more ►

HRC26: Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers

The Czech Republic intervened in the Interactive Dialogue of the 26th Session of the Human Rights Council with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Ms. Gabriela Knaul on the issue of judicial accountability and… more ►

HRC26: Czech Republic defends OHCHR independence

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) must be able to act as an independent force, the Czech Republic underscored at the opening of the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC26) 10 June 2014. The Czech… more ►

HRC26: The Czech Republic on freedom of expression, assembly and association

The Czech Republic participated in the Interactive Dialogue of the Human Rights Council with the Special Rapporteurs on the right to promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and on the rights to freedom of… more ►

The Czech Republic intervened on FMCT in the Conference on Disarmament

Czech Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Kateřina Sequensová, contributed to the debate on Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) on June 5 being held under the Schedule of Activities in the Conference on… more ►

HRC25: The Czech Republic on worrying human rights situations in the world

The Czech Republic condemned the troubling human rights situation in Syria, DPRK, Iran and China. In its intervention on situations that require the Human Rights Council’s attention, it also pronounced its concerns about the recent developments… more ►

HRC: Czech Republic defends purity of UPR process, condemns reprisals

The Czech Republic has defended the fundamental features of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. more ►

More effort needed to sustain transition in Myanmar/Burma, Czech Republic says

Although encouraged by reform efforts and past releases of political prisoners in Myanmar/Burma, the Czech Republic underlines that further efforts are needed to sustain the transition process in the country. more ►

Human rights in DPRK: Czech Republic urges action to stop atrocities

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The Czech Republic has urged for a strong action to stop systematic human rights violations and crimes against humanity in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reported recently by the UN Commission of Inquiry (CoI). more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic in a dialogue on Syria

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The Czech Republic expressed its dismay at the continued widespread gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Syria. more ►

The Czech Republic addressed the human rights situation in Iran

Within the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, held in Geneva on 17th March 2014, the Czech Republic called on Iran to establish cooperation with… more ►

HRC: Czech Republic calls for protection of civil society

Civil society is „indispensable for any genuine attempt to ensure and sustain human rights for all“, the Czech Republic underlined at the Human Rights Council (HRC) panel on the promotion and protection of civil society space held on 11 March… more ►

HRC: The Czech Rep. on the interlink between free discourse and religious freedoms

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The close interlink between free discourse and religious freedoms was stressed by the Czech Republic during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief that took place on 12 March 2013 in Geneva. more ►

HRC: The Czech Rep. in the Interactive Dialogues on Torture and the HR Defenders

On 10th March 2014, the Czech Republic participated in the Interactive Dialogues with the UN Special Rapporteurs on Torture, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders. more ►

UPR18: Czech Republic makes 41 recommendations to 9 countries

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The Czech Republic made a total of 41 recommendations to 9 countries under human rights scrutiny at the winter session of the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva (27 January-7 February 2014). Further, the Czech Republic sent all 14 countries… more ►

HRC: Czech statement on Item 2 focuses on civil society, Egypt, Myanmar/Burma, DPRK

Civil society and a wide democratic space are key for the realization of human rights, underlined the Czech Republic in the interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva on 7 March 2014. The Czech intervention also… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic addressed the Human Rights Council

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On 4th March 2014, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr. Lubomír Zaorálek addressed the High-Level Segment of the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council. more ►

Minister Zaorálek addressed the Conference on Disarmament

On 4th March 2014, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr. Lubomír Zaorálek addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament. more ►

The Czech Republic on behalf of IGOS at the Conference on Disarmament

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Since 2012 the Czech Republic has been coordinating activities of the Informal Group of Observer States (IGOS). more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic on the situation in the Central African Republic

The Czech Republic supported convening of the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in the Central African Republic, which was held in Geneva on 20th January 2014. more ►

The Czech Republic on the Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons

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The Czech Republic addressed the Meeting of the States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction (BWC). more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic addresses worrying human rights situations in the world

The Czech Republic remains deeply concerned about the deplorable human rights situation in Syria, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Belarus and China. more ►

The Czech Republic on Somalia, Sudan and the Central African Republic.

The Czech Republic intervened in the Interactive Dialogues of the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council with the Independent Experts for Somalia and Sudan and on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic. more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic concerned about human rights violations in DPRK

The Czech Republic is deeply concerned about continuing grave and systematic violations of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and urges Pyongyang to fully cooperate with the UN Commission of Inquiry established… more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic addressed the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

The Czech Republic intervened in the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria. more ►

The Czech Republic in the dialogue on promotion of truth and justice

The Czech Republic intervened in the Interactive Dialogue of the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Pablo de Greiff. more ►

HRC: The Czech Republic on Egypt, political participation and Myanmar/ Burma

In a debate opening the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Czech Republic has expressed concern over violence in Egypt and Myanmar/ Burma and commended the UN High Commissioner's work facilitating political participation. more ►

HRC30: The Czech Republic on Annual Discussion on Integration of Gender Perspective

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In the course of the Annual Discussion on Integration of Gender Perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mechanisms, the Czech Republic underlined the importance of the gender balance in decision-making… more ►

HRC30: The Czech Republic on report of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

In the Interactive Dialogues with the members of the Commissions of Inquiry for Syria, the Czech Republic supported their work and mandates and called for immediate and unrestricted access to the respective countries. more ►