Summary:

During discussions on the proposed CRC complaints mechanism during the 17th session of the Human Rights Council, the Chairperson of the Working Group presented a draft resolution to adopt the Optional Protocol, including the draft text.

http://www.crin.org/docs/HRC17res_OPCRC_draft_1June.doc

Further Information:

• Read more about the discussions

Previous UN report items

• 31/05/2011: EDUCATION: "The promotion of equality of opportunity in education"
• 16/05/2011: COMPLAINTS MECHANISM: Chairperson's final report and revised Optional Protocol
• 11/05/2011: Secretary-General’s 10th Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict
• 13/04/2011: Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the Central African Republic
• 14/03/2011: COTE D'IVOIRE: Impact of the socio-political stalemate - OCHA

Organisation Contact Details:

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Civil Society Section
Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais Wilson, Office 2-031
Geneva, Switzerland


Tel: Tel. +41-(0)22-917-9230
Email: Email: civilsociety@ohchr.org
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Last updated 08/06/2011 05:56:18

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