ILS International Law and Practice Course 2021

22/10/2021

Lecture Two: Representation and influence of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), particularly Pacific SIDS - in the Human Rights Council.

Date: Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (AEDT)

Where: Event hosted online via Zoom

Join the International Law Section for the second ILS International Law and Practice Course lecture – Representation and influence of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), particularly Pacific SIDS - in the Human Rights Council, featuring H.E. Ms. Nazhat Shameem Khan, President of the Human Rights Council and Ms Mary Walker OAM as Chair of the session.

The President of the Human Rights Council, H.E. Nazhat Shameem Khan, will speak on the representation and influence of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), in particular, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), at the Human Rights Council. Ensuring that the voices of SIDS and PSIDS receive proper attention and that their priorities remain high on the Council’s agenda is a priority for the Presidency.

In addition, the President will discuss the challenges and opportunities of SIDS participation in the Council and provide examples of how SIDS and PSIDS have engaged successfully and have helped shape the discussions in the Council in the promotion and protection human rights.

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