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Key reports & resolutions at the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council

The Human Rights Council (HRC) is the foremost intergovernmental body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.

The voting of resolutions during the 15th Session of the Human Rights Council.
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The voting of resolutions during the 15th Session of the Human Rights Council.

The Human Rights Council (HRC) is the foremost intergovernmental body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
The 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council started on 22 February and ended on 23 March 2021.
The HRC was presented with thematic and country reports from UN experts and where Member States debate and pass resolutions on cross-cutting human rights issues and human rights situations in particular countries. 
Find below information on key reports and resolutions* that pertain to gender justice, sexuality and women's rights, as well as statements made by feminists activists and civil society on restrictions to civil society participation in this session  


Key Reports at the 46th Session

Key statements

  • Civil society joint statement endorsed by 71 organizations denouncing vaccine nationalism, the stockpiling of COVID-19 vaccines and the stonewalling of a temporary TRIPS waiver proposal by rich countries.
  • Civil society joint statement demanding accountability for the erosion of civil society space at the Human Rights Council

Key resolutions (To be updated)

Region
Global
Category
Practical Tools
Source
AWID