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46th SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
South African Permanent Mission to the UN, GenevaRef: https://safricaun.ch/46th-session-of-the-human-rights-council/
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What this means
The document is South Africa’s statement to the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council, delivered in February 2021. It discusses priorities for strengthening the Council’s credibility, universality of human rights, and non-politicisation, calling for equal treatment of all rights and states to address violations impartially. It also notes the 60th anniversary of the Declaration and ICERD in 2023, referencing the Sharpeville Massacre as historical context for anti-discrimination efforts.
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Reference
https://safricaun.ch/46th-session-of-the-human-rights-council/
Key Takeaways
- organization: South Africa Permanent Mission to UN Geneva
- event: 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
- date: 22 February 2021
- subject: South Africa’s statement for the High-Level Segment
- themes: multilateralism, universality of human rights, non-politicisation of Council
- focus: review period 2021-2026 for Council, Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
- anniversary: 60th anniversary of ICERD in 2023
- historical context: Sharpeville Massacre 21 March 1960
- calls: stronger, fairer Council; equal treatment of all rights; address violations regardless of perpetrator
Dates
Closing Date
22 February 2021