The 33rd Session of the Human Rights Council Starts on 13 September
The 33rd session of the Human Rights Council begins on 13 September. The Human Rights Council is made up of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly. The Council responsible for making recommendations on and strengthening human rights .
This session’s agenda includes promoting and protecting all human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights.
The Council will consider the report of Léo Heller, the Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation. To learn more about social protection and sanitation, watch “Just building toilets is not enough”: The need for an integrated approach to WASH and Human Rights.
This session will also promote issues such as the rights of indigenous peoples, migrants, older persons and youth.
Visit the Human Rights Council page to learn more.