UNHRC to hold special session on Iran, human rights violations
The UNHRC needed one-third of the 47 members of the Council's support is required in order to hold a special session.
By NOA ROSEN
Published: NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the Islamic Republic of Iran on November 24. In an official statement, the UNHRC said that they would be focusing on "the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran." Late last week, Reuters reported that Germany and Iceland had submitted a request to UNHRC to hold a session on the ongoing protests in Iran.
According to the UNHRC, in order for a special session to be held, the motion to do so must be supported by 16 out of 47 members (one-third) of the council. The request has been supported by 17 members of the Council so far, as well as 27 observer States.
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The UNHRC needed one-third of the 47 members of the Council's support is required in order to hold a special session.
By NOA ROSEN
Published: NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the Islamic Republic of Iran on November 24. In an official statement, the UNHRC said that they would be focusing on "the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran." Late last week, Reuters reported that Germany and Iceland had submitted a request to UNHRC to hold a session on the ongoing protests in Iran.
According to the UNHRC, in order for a special session to be held, the motion to do so must be supported by 16 out of 47 members (one-third) of the council. The request has been supported by 17 members of the Council so far, as well as 27 observer States.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-723006