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EU Priorities for the UNHRC 2016

Summary

The resolution defines the EU's strategic priorities for the 2016 UN Human Rights Council sessions, focusing on protecting fundamental freedoms and promoting a unified European voice in global human rights advocacy.
10 21.01.2016
Other
civil law
government
environment
human rights
social policy
european union
political party
public administration
protection of animals
international relations

Key points

  • The resolution calls for stricter criteria for countries seeking membership in the UN Human Rights Council, suggesting that only states upholding democracy and the rule of law should be elected.
  • It emphasizes the need to protect human rights defenders and civil society from harassment, detention, and restrictive legislation.
  • The document advocates for a zero-tolerance policy regarding the death penalty and calls for its global abolition.
  • It highlights the urgent need to address the human rights implications of climate change, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions of 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 EU priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016
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