'Real Progress' Expected in Creation of U.N. Human Rights Council
As weeks remain before the regular session of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights commences in March, the U.N. Secretary-General is expecting "real progress" this week in the creation of a Human Rights Council and other reforms.
After having prioritised the establishment of an effective council promoting human rights at the start of the New Year, Kofi Annan said in a released statement yesterday, "I am really hopeful that we will see real progress on human rights this week."
Human rights organisations urged for a strong and effective council, calling the U.N. Democracy Caucus to ensure such an establishment with member states abiding by the highest standards of human rights.
