40th session of the Human Rights Council
Resolutions, decisions and President’s statements
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RESOLUTIONS
| Adopted text | Title | Item | Draft | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka | 2 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Promotion and protection of human rights in Nicaragua | 2 | Adopted by a recorded vote (23 to 3, with 21 abstentions), 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights | 3 | Adopted by a recorded vote (27 to 15, with 5 abstentions), 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
The negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origin on the enjoyment of human rights, and the importance of improving international cooperation | 3 | Adopted by a recorded vote (31 to 2, with 14 abstentions), 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Elimination of discrimination against women and girls in sport | 3 | Adopted as orally revised without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for cultural diversity | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
The right to food | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights | 3 | Adopted by a recorded vote (27 to 14, with 6 abstentions), 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019) | ||
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Freedom of religion or belief | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Recognizing the contribution of environmental human rights defenders to the enjoyment of human rights, environmental protection and sustainable development | 3 | Adopted as orally revised without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Question of the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 52nd meeting, 21 March 2019 | ||
Ensuring accountability and justice for all violations of international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem | 2 | Adopted by a recorded vote (23 to 8, with 15 abstentions) 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Rights of the child: empowering children with disabilities for the enjoyment of their human rights, including through inclusive education | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Thirtieth anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism | 3 | Adopted without a vote, 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic | 4 | Adopted by a recorded vote (28 to 5, with 14 abstentions), 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran | 4 | Adopted by a recorded vote (22 to 7, with 18 abstentions), 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Situation of human rights in South Sudan | 4 | Adopted without a vote, 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 4 | Adopted without a vote, 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan | 7 | Adopted by a recorded vote (26 to 16, with 5 abstentions), 53rd meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination | 7 | Adopted by a recorded vote (41 to 3, with 2 abstentions), 54th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem | 7 | Adopted by a recorded vote (39 to 3, with 5 abstentions), 54th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan | 7 | Adopted by a recorded vote (32 to 5, with 10 abstentions), 54th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief | 9 | Adopted without a vote, 55th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l'homme au Mali | 10 | Adopted without a vote, 55th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in Libya | 10 | Adopted without a vote, 55th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Cooperation with Georgia | 10 | Adopted by a recorded vote (19 to 3, with 25 abstentions), 55th meeting, 22 March 2019 | ||
Situation of human rights in Myanmar | 4 | Adopted by a recorded vote (37 to 3, with 7 abstentions), 55th meeting, 22 March 2019 |
DECISIONS
| Adopted text | Title | Item | Draft | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Saudi Arabia | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 35th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Senegal | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 35th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Congo | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 35th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Nigeria | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 35th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Mexico | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 36th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Mauritius | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 36th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Jordan | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 36th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Malaysia | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 37th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Central African Republic | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 37th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Monaco | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 37th meeting, 14 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Belize | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 38th meeting, 15 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Chad | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 38th meeting, 15 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: China | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 38th meeting, 15 March 2019 | |
Outcome of the universal periodic review: Malta | 6 | N/A | Adopted without a vote, 38th meeting, 15 March 2019 |
PRESIDENT’S STATEMENTS
No President’s statements were adopted at this session.