Thematic / Country Chart

Human Rights Council 25th session 3 – 28 March 2014

The following chart provides a list of themes and countries to be addressed during the 25th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) per the draft programme of work. Please note that additional issues (thematic and country situations) can be raised during general debates scheduled to take place throughout the session. All documents listed below can be found at the HRC25 documents page: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session25/Pages/ListReports.aspx

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Table of contents

Theme / Country Page Theme / Country Page Afghanistan ……………………………………… 3 Israel………………………………………………….. 8 Argentina ………………………………………….. 3 Japan ………………..………………………………. 8 Belize…………………………………………………. 3 Jordan ….……………………………………………. 8 Benin…………………………………………………. 3 Justice………………………………………………… 9 Bolivia………………………………………………… 3 Kyrgyzstan …….………………………………….. 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina ………………...... 3 Libya …………………………………………………. 9 Burkina Faso……………………………………….. 3 Madagascar………………………………………… 9 Cameroon………………………………………….... 3 Malawi ……..………………………………………… 9 Central African Republic……………………... 4 Malaysia ……………………………………………. 9 Children………………………………………………. 4 Mali …………………………………………………… 9 Chile …………………..……………………………… 5 Malta………………………………………………….. 10 China………………………………………………….. 5 Mauritius……………………………………………. 10 Colombia……………………………………………. 5 Mexico………………………………………………… 10 Complaint procedure………………………….. 5 Minorities ……….………………………………….. 10 Congo ……………………………………..………… 5 Monaco………………………………………………. 10 Costa Rica …………………………………………. 5 Myanmar …….……………………………………... 10 Côte d’Ivoire ..……………………………………. 5 Nationality …………………………………………. 10 Cultural rights …………………………………… 5 Nigeria………………………………………………... 10 Cyprus ……………………………………………….. 6 Peaceful protest ………………………………… 11 Death penalty……………………………………… 6 Palestinian territories………………………….. 11 DPR Korea…………………………………………… 6 Public Service …………………………………….. 11 Disabilities, rights of persons with……… 6 Racism and racial discrimination.……….. 11 Economic, social and cultural rights…… 6 Religion of belief, freedom of…………….. 12 Education…………………………………………….. 6 Republic of Korea……………………………….. 12 Environment…………………………………………. 6 Saudi Arabia………………………………………… 12 Food, right to……………………………………… 7 Senegal……………………………………………….. 12 Foreign debt ………………………………….……. 7 Sierra Leone………………………………………… 12 Ghana………………………………………………….. 7 Somalia………………………………………………... 13 Greece ………………………………………………... 7 Special procedures……...………………………. 13 Guatemala…………………………………………… 7 Sri Lanka……………………………………………… 13 Guinea………………… …………………………….. 7 Syrian Arab Republic…………………………… 13 Haiti ……………………………………………………. 7 Terrorism…………………………………………….. 13 High Commissioner…………………………….. 8 Togo …………………………………………………... 13 Housing………………………………..…………….. 8 Torture ……………………………………………….. 13 Human rights defenders…………………….. 8 Treaty bodies………………………………………. 14 Indonesia ……………………………………………. 8 United Kingdom.………………………………… 14 Iran, Islamic Republic of…………………….. 8 Universal Periodic Review……………………. 14

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Theme/Country Item Related Date document

Afghanistan HRC to consider the report of the High A/HRC/25/41 26 March Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

Argentina HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/50 10 March on foreign debt and other related international Add.3 financial obligations of States (Mr. Cephas Lumina) on his mission to Argentina (see also Foreign debt)

Belize HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/13 20 March the review of Belize adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Benin HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/48 12 March on the sale of children, child prostitution and Add.3 child pornography (Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid) on her mission to Benin (see also Children)

Bolivia HRC to consider report of High Commissioner on A/HRC/25/19/ 26 March the activities of her Office in Bolivia Add.2

Bosnia and HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/49/ 12 March Herzegovina in the field of cultural rights (Ms. Farida Add.1 Shaheed) on her mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (See also Cultural rights)

Burkina Faso HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/59 11 March on the promotion and protection of human rights Add.1 and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (Mr. Ben Emmerson) on his mission to Burkina Faso (see also Terrorism)

Cameroon HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/56 18 March on minority issues (Ms. Rita Izsák) on her mission Add.1 to Cameroon (see also Minorities)

Central African HRC to consider report of the High Commissioner A/HRC/43 26 March

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Republic evaluating the needs for technical assistance and capacity-building in the Central African Republic

HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/11 20 March the review of Central African Republic adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Chad HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/14 20 March the review of Chad adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Children HRC to consider OHCHR report on the theme of A/HRC/25/35 14 March access to justice for children (see also Justice)

HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/48 12 March on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (Ms. Najat Maalla M-jid) including on her missions to Benin Kyrgyzstan and Madagascar (see also Benin, Kyrgyzstan and Madagascar)

HRC to consider report of the Special A/HRC/25/46 12 March Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (Ms. Leila Zerrougui) on her activities.

HRC to consider report of OHCHR on the human A/HRC/25/33 12 March rights of children of parents sentenced to the death penalty or executed (see also Death penalty)

HRC to consider the annual report of the Special A/HRC/25/47 12 March Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children (Ms. Marta Santos Pais) HRC res. 22/32 HRC to hold panel discussion on access to justice Concept paper 13 March for children and empowering children to claim their rights

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Chile HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/59 11 March on the promotion and protection of human rights Add.2 and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (Mr. Ben Emmerson) on his mission to Chile (see also Terrorism)

China HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/5 19 March the review of China adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Colombia HRC to consider report of High Commissioner on A/HRC/25/19/ 26 March the activities of her Office in Colombia Add.3

Complaint HRC to consider report of the 13th session of the Confidential 14 & 24 March procedure Working Group on Situations, held from 27 to 31 January 2013, and any other pending issues relating to the complaint procedure in two closed meetings.

Congo HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/16 21 March the review of Congo adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Costa Rica HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/53 10 March on the issue of human rights obligations relating Add.1 to enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment (Mr. John Knox) on his mission to Costa Rica (see also Environment)

Côte d’Ivoire HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/73 25 March on the situation of human rights (Mr. Doudou Diène) in Côte d’Ivoire

Cultural rights HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/49 12 March in the field of cultural rights (Ms. Farida Shaheed) on the ways and means to sensitize institutions and society on diverse cultural heritage and to enhance cooperation for its safeguard and promotion and on the right to enjoy benefits of 5

scientific progress, including on her mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (See also Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Cyprus HRC to consider report of the High Commissioner A/HRC/25/21 26 March on the question of human rights in Cyprus

Death penalty HRC to hold a high-level panel discussion on the Concept paper 13 March question of the death penalty with the aim of exchanging views on advances, best practices and the challenges relating to abolition the death penalty and to introduction of a moratorium on executions.

HRC to consider report of OHCHR on the human A/HRC/25/33 14 March rights of children of parents sentenced to the death penalty or executed (see also Children)

Democratic HRC to consider the report of the commission of A/HRC/25/63 17 March People’s inquiry on human rights in the Democratic Republic of People’s Republic of Korea Korea

Disabilities, HRC to consider the report of OHCHR on the right A/HRC/25/29 14 March rights of of persons with disabilities to education (See also persons with Education)

Economic, social HRC to consider report of the Secretary-General A/HRC/25/31 14 March and cultural on the on the question of the realization in all rights countries of economic, social and cultural rights

Education HRC to consider the report of OHCHR on the A/HRC/25/29 19 March right of persons with disabilities to education (See also Disabilities, rights of persons with)

Environment HRC to consider report of Independent Expert on A/HRC/25/53 10 March the issue of human rights obligations relating to enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment (Mr. John Knox) including on his mission to Costa Rica (see also Costa Rica)

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Food, right to HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/57 10 March Rapporteur on the right to food (Mr. ) including on his missions to Malawi and Malaysia (see also Malawi and Malaysia)

Foreign debt HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/50 10 March on foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States (Mr. Cephas Lumina) on full enjoyment of all human rights on his missions to Argentina, Greece and Japan (see also Argentina, Greece and Japan)

HRC to consider commentary to the guiding A/HRC/25/51 10 March principles on foreign debt and human rights

HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/52 10 March on foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States (Mr. Cephas Lumina) on the negative impact of the non/repatriation of fund of illicit origin to the countries of origin

Ghana HRC to consider report of Special Rapporteur on A/HRC/25/60 10 March torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading Add.1 treatment or punishment (Mr. Juan Méndez) on his mission to Ghana (see also Torture)

Greece HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/50 10 March on foreign debt (Mr. Cephas Lumina) on his Add.1 mission to Greece (see also Foreign debt)

Guatemala HRC to consider report of High Commissioner on A/HRC/25/19/ 26 March the activities of her Office in Guatemala Add.1

Guinea HRC to consider report of OHCHR on situation of A/HRC/25/44 26 March human rights and the work of her Office in Guinea

Haiti HRC to consider the report of the Independent A/HRC/25/71 25 March Expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti (Mr. Gustavo Gallón)

High HRC to hold interactive dialogue with High A/HRC/25/19 6 March

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Commissioner Commissioner for Human Rights following presentation of her annual report

Housing HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/54 10 March Rapporteur on adequate housing (Ms. ) including on her missions to Indonesia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (see also Indonesia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Human rights HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/55 March defenders on situations of human rights defenders (Ms. Margaret Sekaggya) including on her missions to Republic of Korea and Togo (see also Republic of Korea and Togo)

Indonesia HRC to consider the report of Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/54 March on adequate housing (Ms. Raquel Rolnik) on her Add.1 mission to Indonesia (see also Housing)

Iran HRC to consider report of the Secretary-General A/HRC/25/26 26 March on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/65 17 March Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Mr. )

Israel HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/15 20 March the review of Israel adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Japan HRC to consider report of the Independent Expert A/HRC/25/50 10 March on foreign debt (Mr. Cephas Lumina) on his Add.2 mission to Japan (see also Foreign debt)

Jordan HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/58 11 March Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (Mr. Add.2 ) on his mission to Jordan (see also Religion or belief, freedom of)

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HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/9 20 March the review of Jordan adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Justice HRC to consider OHCHR report on the theme of A/HRC/25/35 14 March access to justice for children (see also Children)

Kyrgyzstan HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/48 12 March on the sale of children, child prostitution and Add.1 child pornography (Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid) on her mission to Kyrgyzstan (see also Children)

Libya HRC to consider report of the OHCHR regarding A/HRC/25/42 26 March technical assistance in the field of human rights for Libya

Madagascar HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/48 12 March on the sale of children, child prostitution and Add.2 child pornography (Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid) on her mission to Madagascar (see also Children)

Malawi HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/57 10 March Rapporteur on the right to food (Mr. Olivier De Add.1 Schutter) on his mission to Malawi (see also Food, Right to)

Malaysia HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/57 10 March Rapporteur on the right to food (Mr. Olivier De Add.2 Schutter) on his mission to Malaysia (see also Food, right to)

HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/10 20 March the review of Malaysia adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Mali HRC to consider the report of the Independent A/HRC/25/72 26 March Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali (Mr. Suliman Baldo)

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Malta HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/17 21 March the review of Malta adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Mauritius HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/8 20 March the review of Mauritius adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Mexico HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/7 20 March the review of Mexico adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Minorities HRC to consider report of the High Commissioner A/HRC/25/30 14 March on the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities.

HRC to consider recommendations of the Forum A/HRC/25/66 19 March on Minority Issues for promoting dialogue and cooperation.

Monaco HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/12 21 March the review of Monaco adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Myanmar HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/64 17 March Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar (Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana)

Nationality HRC to consider the report of Secretary-General A/HRC/25/28 14 March on legislative and administrative measures that may lead to the deprivation of nationality of individuals or group of individuals

Nigeria HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/6 20 March the review of Nigeria adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov

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2013) (see also UPR)

Peaceful protest HRC to consider report of OHCHR on a seminar A/HRC/25/32 14 March on measures and practices to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights in context of peaceful protest

Palestinian HRC to consider report of the Secretary-General A/HRC/25/37 24 March territories on the situation of human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan

HRC to consider report of Secretary-General on A/HRC/25/38 24 March the Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan

HRC to consider report of High Commissioner on A/HRC/25/39 24 March the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the independent international fact-finding mission on Israeli settlements

HRC to consider report of High Commissioner on A/HRC/25/40 24 March the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem

HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian A/HRC/25/67 24 March territories occupied since 1967 (Mr. Richard Falk)

Public service HRC to consider OHCHR report on the role of A/HRC/25/27 14 March public service as an essential component of good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights

Racism and HRC to consider report of the Working Group on A/HRC/25/68 25 March racial the Effective Implementation of the Durban discrimination Declaration and Programme of Action on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

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HRC to consider the report of the Ad Hoc A/HRC/25/69 25 March Committee on the elaboration of

complementary standards to strengthen and update international instruments against racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia

Religion or HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/58 11 March belief, freedom Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (Mr. of Heiner Bielefeldt) including on his missions to Jordan and Sierra Leone (see also Jordan and Sierra Leone)

HRC to consider the report of High Commissioner A/HRC/25/34 25 March on the effort and measures taken for the implementation of the action plan on fostering a domestic environment of religious tolerance, peace and respect

Republic of HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/55 10 March Korea on situations of human rights defenders (Ms. Add.1 Margaret Sekaggya) on her mission to the Republic of Korea (see also Human Rights Defenders)

Senegal HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/4 19 March the review of Senegal adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Saudi Arabia HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/3 19 March the review of Saudi Arabia adopted during UPR Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also UPR)

Sierra Leone HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/58 11 March Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (Mr. Add.1 Heiner Bielefeldt) on his mission to Sierra Leone (see also Religion or belief, freedom of)

Somalia HRC to consider report of the OHCHR on technical A/HRC/25/45 26 March and other assistance to Somalia

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Special HRC to consider report of the Secretary-General A/HRC/25/20 14 March procedures on the conclusions and recommendations of the special procedures

HRC President to appoint 19 mandate holders to Report of 28 March fill vacancies for special procedures (Please Consultative consult reports of Consultative Group) Group

Sri Lanka HRC to consider report of the OHCHR on A/HRC/25/23 26 March promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka

Syrian Arab HRC to consider report of the independent A/HRC/25/65 18 March Republic international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

Terrorism HRC to consider report of the Special Rapporteur A/HRC/25/59 11 March on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (Mr. Ben Emmerson) including on his missions to Burkina Faso and Chile (see also Burkina Faso and Chile)

Togo HRC to consider report of Special Rapporteur on A/HRC/25/55 10 March situations of human rights defenders (Ms. Add.2 Margaret Sekaggya) on her mission to Togo (see also Human rights defenders)

Torture HRC to consider the note by Secretary-General on A/HRC/25/24 14 March the status of the Special Fund established by the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

HRC to consider note by Secretary-General on A/HRC/25/25 14 March UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

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HRC to consider report of Special Rapporteur on A/HRC/25/60 10 March torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (Mr. Juan Méndez) including on his mission to Ghana (see also Ghana)

Treaty bodies HRC to consider the report of the Secretary- A/HRC/25/22 14 March General on harmonizing and reforming the treaty bodies system

United Kingdom HRC to consider the report of the Special A/HRC/25/54 10 March of Great Britain Rapporteur on adequate housing (Ms. Raquel Add.2 and Northern Rolnik) on her mission to United Kingdom of Ireland Great Britain and Northern Ireland (see also Housing)

Universal HRC to consider report of the OHCHR on the A/HRC/25/36 21 March Periodic Review operations of the Voluntary Fund for the participation in the UPR

HRC to consider and adopt the final outcome of A/HRC/25/3-17 19-21 March the review of 15 countries reviewed during Universal Periodic Review Working Group’s 17th session (21 October - 1 Nov 2013) (see also Belize, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Senegal)

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