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Geneva for Human Rights – Global Training<br />
<strong>Resolutions</strong> <strong>adopted</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>HRC</strong><br />
(as of 28 February 2008)<br />
Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/1/1 France<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/1/2 Peru<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/1/3 Portugal<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/1/4<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/1/5<br />
1 st special<br />
session<br />
(Occupied<br />
Palestinian<br />
Territory)<br />
2 nd special<br />
session<br />
(Lebanon)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/S-1/1<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/S-2/1<br />
Malaysia<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
Non-Aligned<br />
Movement-NAM)<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
Organization of <strong>the</strong><br />
Islamic<br />
Conference-OIC)<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
International Convention for <strong>the</strong> Protection of All Persons from Enforced<br />
Disappearance<br />
Working group of <strong>the</strong> Commission on Human Rights to elaborate a draft<br />
declaration in accordance with paragraph 5 of <strong>the</strong> General Assembly<br />
resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994<br />
(Draft Declaration on <strong>the</strong> Rights of Indigenous Peoples)<br />
Open-ended Working Group on an optional protocol to <strong>the</strong> International<br />
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights<br />
The right to development<br />
Intergovernmental Working Group on <strong>the</strong> Effective Implementation of <strong>the</strong><br />
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action<br />
Human rights situation in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory<br />
The grave situation of human rights in Lebanon caused <strong>by</strong> Israeli military<br />
operations<br />
29.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
29.06.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 30 votes to 2, with 12 abstentions<br />
In favour: AZE, BRA, CHE, CHN, CMR, CUB, CZE, DEU,<br />
ECU, FIN, FRA, GBR, GTM, IDN, IND, JPN, KOR, LKA, MEX,<br />
MUS, MYS, NLD, PAK, PER, POL, ROU, SAU, URY, ZAF,<br />
ZMB<br />
Against: CAN, RUS<br />
Abstaining: ARG, BGD, BHR, DZA, GHA, JOR, MAR, NGA,<br />
PHL, SEN, TUN, UKR<br />
No voting: DJI, GAB, MLI<br />
29.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
06.07.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 29 votes to 11 with 5 abstentions<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, DZA, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB,<br />
ECU, GHA, GTM, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MLI, MUS,<br />
MYS, PAK, PER, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, URY, ZAF,<br />
ZMB<br />
Abstaining: CHE, CMR, KOR, MEX, NGA<br />
Against: CAN, CZE, DEU, FIN, FRA, GBR, JPN, NLD, POL,<br />
ROU, UKR<br />
No voting: GAB, DJI<br />
11.08.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 27 votes to 11, with 8 abstentions<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, DZA,<br />
ECU, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MUS, MYS, PAK,<br />
PER, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, URY, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN, DEU, CZE, FIN, FRA, GBR, JPN, NLD, POL,<br />
ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: CHE, CMR, GAB, GHA, GTM, KOR, NGA, PHL<br />
No voting: DJI<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
3 rd special<br />
session<br />
(Israeli military<br />
incursions in<br />
Occupied<br />
Palestinian<br />
Territory)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/S-3/1<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/2/1<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Human rights violations emanating from Israeli military incursions in <strong>the</strong><br />
Occupied Palestinian Territory, including <strong>the</strong> recent one in nor<strong>the</strong>rn Gaza<br />
and <strong>the</strong> assault on Beit Hanoun<br />
Intergovernmental Working Group on <strong>the</strong> Review of Mandates<br />
15.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 32 votes to 8, with 6 abstentions<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, DJI, DZA,<br />
ECU, GAB, GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MUS,<br />
MYS, NGA, PAK, PER, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, URY,<br />
ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN, CZE, DEU, FIN, GBR, NLD, POL, ROU<br />
Abstaining: CHE, FRA, GTM, JPN, KOR, UKR<br />
No voting: CMR<br />
27.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 30 votes to 15, with 2 abstentions<br />
In favour: AF, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, ECU, IDN,<br />
IND, JOR, JPN, LKA, MYS, PAK, PHL, RUS, SAU<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, GTM, KOR, MEX, PER, POL, ROU,<br />
UKR<br />
Abstaining: ARG, URY<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/2/2 France Human rights and extreme poverty 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/2/3<br />
Syrian Arab<br />
Republic<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/2/4 Palestine<br />
Human rights in <strong>the</strong> occupied Syrian Golan<br />
Israeli settlements in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East<br />
Jerusalem, and in <strong>the</strong> occupied Syrian Golan<br />
27.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 32 votes to 1, with 14 abstentions<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, DJI, DZA,<br />
ECU, GAB, GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MUS,<br />
MYS, NGA, PAK, PER, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, URY,<br />
ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN<br />
Abstaining: CHE, CMR, DEU, CZE, FIN, FRA, GBR, GTM,<br />
JPN, KOR, NLD, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
27.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 45 votes to 1, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: AS, EES, GRULAC, CHE, DJI, DZA, FIN, FRA,<br />
GAB, DEU, GBR, GHA, MAR, MLI, MUS, NGA, NLD, SEN,<br />
TUN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN<br />
Abstaining: CMR<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/2/5 Canada Effective implementation of international instruments on human rights 28.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/3/1 Palestine<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/3/2<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Human rights situation in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory: follow-up to<br />
Human Rights Council resolution S-1/1<br />
Preparations for <strong>the</strong> Durban Review Conference<br />
08.12.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 34 votes to 1, with 12 abstentions<br />
In favour: GRULAC, AZE, BGD, BHR, CHN, DJI, DZA, GAB,<br />
GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, KOR, LKA, MAR, MLI, MUS, MYS,<br />
NGA, PAK, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN<br />
Abstaining: CHE, CMR, CZE, DEU, FIN, FRA, GBR, JPN,<br />
NLD, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
08.12.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 34 votes to 12, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: AF, GRULAC, AZE, BGD, BHR, CHN, IDN, IND,<br />
JOR, LKA, MYS, PAK, PHL, RUS, SAU<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, KOR, POL, ROU<br />
Abstaining: UKR<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/3/3<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/3/4<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
Human Rights<br />
Council (<strong>HRC</strong>)<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/1 Portugal<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/2 Palestine<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/3<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/4<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/5<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/6<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Cuba<br />
(on behalf of NAM)<br />
China (on behalf of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Group of Like-<br />
Minded States) &<br />
South Africa<br />
China (on behalf of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Group of Like-<br />
Minded States) &<br />
South Africa<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/7 South Africa<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/8<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/9<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/4/10<br />
Germany<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
European Union-<br />
EU) & Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
Group of African<br />
States)<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
Germany<br />
(on behalf of EU)<br />
Report of <strong>the</strong> Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon<br />
Implementation of General Assembly resolution 60/251: agenda, annual<br />
programme of work, methods of work and rules of procedure of <strong>the</strong><br />
Human Rights Council<br />
Question of <strong>the</strong> realization in all countries of economic, social and<br />
cultural rights<br />
Human rights situation in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory: follow-up to<br />
Human Rights Council resolutions S-1/1 and S-3/1<br />
Intergovernmental Working Group on <strong>the</strong> Review of Mandates<br />
The right to development<br />
Globalization and its impact on <strong>the</strong> full enjoyment of all human rights<br />
Streng<strong>the</strong>ning of <strong>the</strong> Office of <strong>the</strong> United Nations High Commissioner for<br />
Human Rights<br />
Rectification of <strong>the</strong> legal status of <strong>the</strong> Committee on Economic, Social<br />
and Cultural Rights<br />
Follow-up to decision S-4/101 of 13 December 2006 <strong>adopted</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Human Rights Council at its fourth special session entitled "Situation of<br />
human rights in Darfur"<br />
Combating defamation of religions<br />
Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on<br />
religion or belief<br />
08.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
08.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
23.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
23.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
23.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.03.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 34 votes to 13<br />
In favour: AF, GRULAC, AZE, BGD, BHR, CHN, IDN, IND,<br />
JOR, LKA, MYS, PAK, PHL, RUS, SAU<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, KOR, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
30.03.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 35 votes, with 12 abstentions<br />
In favour: AF, AS, ARG, AZE, BRA, CUB, ECU, MEX, PER,<br />
RUS, URY<br />
Against: None<br />
Abstaining: WEOG, CZE, GTM, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.03.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 24 votes to 14, with 9 abstentions<br />
In favour: AZE, BGD, BHR, CMR, CHN, CUB, DJI, DZA, GAB,<br />
IDN, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MUS, MYS, PAK, PHL,<br />
RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, ZAF<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, GTM, JPN, KOR, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: ARG, BRA, ECU, GHA, IND, NGA, PER, URY,<br />
ZMB<br />
30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
5 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/5/1 President of <strong>HRC</strong> Institution-building of <strong>the</strong> United Nations Human Rights Council<br />
5 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/5/2<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/OM/1/1<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/OM/1/2<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/OM/1/3<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
Group of African<br />
States)<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
Pakistan<br />
(on behalf of OIC)<br />
Germany<br />
(on behalf of EU) &<br />
Egypt (on behalf of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Group of<br />
African States)<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/1 Azerbaijan<br />
Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate-holders of <strong>the</strong> Human<br />
Rights Council<br />
Report of <strong>the</strong> United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on<br />
<strong>the</strong> follow-up to <strong>the</strong> report of <strong>the</strong> Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon<br />
Human rights situation in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory: follow-up to<br />
Human Rights Council resolutions S-1/1 and S-3/1<br />
Follow-up to resolution 4/8 of 30 March 2007 <strong>adopted</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Human<br />
Rights Council at its fourth session entitled “Follow-up to decision S-<br />
4/101 of 13 December 2006, <strong>adopted</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Council at its fourth special<br />
session entitled ‘Situation of human rights in Darfur’”<br />
Protection of cultural rights and properties in <strong>the</strong> situation of armed<br />
conflict<br />
18.06.07: Adopted as a package with L.3/Rev.1 (Code of<br />
Conduct)<br />
18.06.07: Adopted as a package with L.2 (“Institution-building”)<br />
20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
27.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/2 Cuba Mandate of <strong>the</strong> Special Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> right to food 27.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/3 Cuba Human rights and international solidarity<br />
27.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 34 votes to 12, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: AF, GRULAC, AZE, BGD, CHN, IDN, IND, JOR,<br />
LKA, MYS, PAK, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU<br />
Against: BIH, CAN, DEU, FRA, GBR, ITA, JPN, KOR, NLD,<br />
ROU, SVN, UKR<br />
Abstention: CHE<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/4 France Arbitrary detention 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/5 Burundi Advisory services and technical assistance for Burundi 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/6 Cuba<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/7<br />
Cuba<br />
(on behalf of NAM)<br />
Promotion of <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of <strong>the</strong> cultural rights of everyone and respect<br />
for cultural diversity<br />
Human rights and unilateral coercive measures<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 34 votes to 11, with 2 abstentions<br />
In favour: AF, GRULAC, AZE, BGD, CHN, IDN, IND, JOR,<br />
LKA, MYS, PAK, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU<br />
Against: WEOG, BIH, JPN, ROU, SVN<br />
Abstentions: KOR, UKR<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/8 Spain & Germany Human rights and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/9 Italy<br />
Development of public information activities in <strong>the</strong> field of human rights,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> World Public <strong>Info</strong>rmation Campaign on Human Rights<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/10<br />
Morocco &<br />
Switzerland<br />
United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/11 Armenia<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/12 Guatemala<br />
Protection of cultural heritage as an important component for <strong>the</strong><br />
promotion and protection of cultural rights<br />
Human rights and indigenous peoples: Mandate of <strong>the</strong> Special<br />
Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms<br />
of Indigenous People<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/13 Cuba The Social Forum 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/14 United Kingdom Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/15 Austria Forum on minority issues 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/16 Bolivia<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/17<br />
Egypt<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/18 Palestine<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/19 Palestine<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/20<br />
Belgium, Armenia,<br />
Mexico & Senegal<br />
<strong>Info</strong>rmal meeting to discuss <strong>the</strong> most appropriate mechanisms to<br />
continue <strong>the</strong> work of <strong>the</strong> Working Group on Indigenous Populations<br />
Establishment of funds for <strong>the</strong> universal periodic review mechanism of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council<br />
Human rights situation in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory: Follow-up to<br />
Human Rights Council resolutions S-1/1 and S-3/1<br />
Religious and cultural rights in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory<br />
including East Jerusalem<br />
Regional arrangements for <strong>the</strong> promotion and protection of human rights<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 31 votes to 1, with 15 abstentions<br />
In favour: AGO, AZE, BGD, BOL, BRA, CHN, CUB, DJI, EGY,<br />
GAB, GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MEX, MLI, MUS, MYS, NGA,<br />
NIC, PAK, PER, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU, SEN, URY, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN<br />
Abstentions: BIH, CHE, CMR, DEU, FRA, GBR, GTM, ITA,<br />
JPN, KOR, MDG, NLD, ROU, SVN, UKR<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/21<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/22<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/23<br />
Egypt<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Egypt<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Egypt<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Elaboration of international complementary standards to <strong>the</strong> International<br />
Convention on <strong>the</strong> Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination<br />
From rhetoric to reality: a global call for concrete action against racism,<br />
racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance<br />
Preparations for <strong>the</strong> Durban Review Conference<br />
28.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 32 votes to 10, with 4 abstentions<br />
In favour: AGO, AZE, BGD, BOL, BRA, CHN, CMR, CUB, DJI,<br />
EGY, GHA, GTM, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MDG, MEX, MLI,<br />
MUS, MYS, NGA, NIC, PAK, PER, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU,<br />
SEN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, BIH, ROU, SVN<br />
Abstentions: JPN, KOR, UKR, URY<br />
No voting: GAB<br />
28.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 28 votes to 13, with 5 abstentions<br />
In favour: AGO, AZE, BGD, BOL, CHN, CMR, CUB, DJI, EGY,<br />
GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MDG, MLI, MUS, MYS, NGA, NIC,<br />
PAK, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU, SEN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, BIH, JPN, KOR, ROU, SVN, UKR<br />
Abstentions: BRA, GTM, MEX, PER, URY<br />
No voting: GAB<br />
28.09.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 33 votes to 10, with 3 abstentions<br />
In favour: GRULAC, AGO, AZE, BGD, CHN, CMR, DJI, EGY,<br />
GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MDG, MLI, MUS, MYS, NGA, PAK,<br />
PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU, SEN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, BIH, ROU, SVN<br />
Abstentions: JPN, KOR, UKR<br />
No voting: GAB<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/24 Costa Rica World Programme for Human Rights Education 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/25 Indonesia<br />
5 th special<br />
session<br />
(Myanmar)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/S-5/1<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/26<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/27<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/28<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/29<br />
Portugal<br />
(on behalf of EU)<br />
Brazil<br />
Germany<br />
Mexico<br />
Brazil<br />
Regional cooperation for <strong>the</strong> promotion and protection of human rights in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Asia-Pacific Region<br />
Situation of human rights in Myanmar<br />
Elaboration of human rights voluntary to be launched on <strong>the</strong> occasion of<br />
<strong>the</strong> celebration of <strong>the</strong> sixtieth anniversary of <strong>the</strong> Universal Declaration of<br />
Human Rights<br />
Adequate housing as a component of <strong>the</strong> right to an adequate standard<br />
of living<br />
Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering<br />
terrorism: mandate of <strong>the</strong> Special Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> promotion and<br />
protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering<br />
terrorism<br />
Right of everyone to <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of <strong>the</strong> highest attainable standard of<br />
physical and mental health<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
02.10.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/30<br />
Chile<br />
Integrating <strong>the</strong> human rights of women throughout <strong>the</strong> United Nations<br />
system<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/31 Portugal Advisory services and technical assistance for Liberia 14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/32<br />
Austria<br />
Mandate of <strong>the</strong> Representative of <strong>the</strong> Secretary-General on <strong>the</strong> human<br />
rights of internally displaced persons<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/33<br />
Portugal<br />
(on behalf of EU)<br />
Follow-up to <strong>the</strong> report of <strong>the</strong> Special Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> situation of<br />
human rights in Myanmar<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
6 th special<br />
session<br />
(Palestine)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/34<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/35<br />
Egypt (on behalf of<br />
<strong>the</strong> African Group)<br />
Egypt (on behalf of<br />
<strong>the</strong> African Group)<br />
& Portugal (on<br />
behalf of EU)<br />
Mandate of <strong>the</strong> Special Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> situation of <strong>the</strong> human rights<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Sudan<br />
Human Rights Council Group of Experts on <strong>the</strong> situation of human rights<br />
in Darfur<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/36 Bolivia Expert mechanism on <strong>the</strong> rights of indigenous peoples 14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/6/37<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/RES/S-6/1<br />
Portugal<br />
Syrian Arab<br />
Republic (on behalf<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Group of<br />
Arab States and<br />
OIC)<br />
Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on<br />
religion or belief<br />
Human rights violations emanating from Israeli military attacks and<br />
incursions in <strong>the</strong> Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in <strong>the</strong><br />
occupied Gaza Strip<br />
14.12.07: 29 votes to none, with 18 abstentions<br />
In favour: WEOG, GRULAC, AGO, BIH, GHA, IND, JPN, KOR,<br />
MDG, MUS, PHL, ROU, RUS, SVN, UKR, ZMB<br />
Against: None<br />
Abstaining: AZE, BGD, CHN, CMR, DJI, EGY, GAB, IDN,<br />
JOR, LKA, MLI, MYS, NGA, PAK, QAT, SAU, SEN, ZAF<br />
24.01.2008: 30 votes to 1, with 15 abstentions<br />
In favour: AGO, AZE, BGD, BOL, BRA, CHN, CUB, DJI, EGY,<br />
IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MDG, MEX, MLI, MUS, MYS, NGA, NIC,<br />
PAK, PER, PHL, QAT, RUS, SAU, SEN, URY, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: CAN<br />
Abstaining: BIH, CHE, CMR, DEU, FRA, GBR, GHA, GTM,<br />
ITA, JPN, KOR, NLD, ROU, SVN, UKR<br />
No voting: GAB<br />
Decisions <strong>adopted</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>HRC</strong><br />
Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/101 Council Titles of officers 19.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/102<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>HRC</strong><br />
Extension <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council of all mandates, mechanisms,<br />
functions and responsibilities of <strong>the</strong> Commission on Human Rights<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
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1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/103<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>HRC</strong><br />
The Universal Periodic Review (<strong>UPR</strong>)<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/104<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>HRC</strong><br />
Implementation of paragraph 6 of General Assembly resolution 60/251<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/105<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>HRC</strong><br />
Draft framework for a programme of work of <strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council<br />
for <strong>the</strong> first year<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/106 Pakistan Human rights situation in Palestine and o<strong>the</strong>r Occupied Arab Territories<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/1/107 Pakistan Incitement to racial and religious hatred and <strong>the</strong> promotion of tolerance<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
30.06.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 29 votes to 12, with 5 abstentions<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, DZA,<br />
ECU, GAB, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MUS, MYS,<br />
PAK, PER, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, URY, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: CMR, GHA, GTM, KOR, NGA<br />
No voting: DJI<br />
30.06.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 33 votes to 12, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CMR, CUB,<br />
DZA, ECU, GAB, GTM, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI,<br />
MUS, MYS, NGA, PAK, PER, PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN,<br />
URY, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: KOR<br />
No voting: DJI<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/101 Council Situation of human rights in Kyrgyzstan 02.10.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/102<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
Human Rights<br />
Council (<strong>HRC</strong>)<br />
Reports and studies of mechanisms and mandates<br />
06.10.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/103 Council<br />
Revised draft framework for a programme of work of <strong>the</strong> Human Rights<br />
Council for <strong>the</strong> first year<br />
06.10.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/104 Germany & Spain Human rights and access to water 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/105 Argentina Right to <strong>the</strong> truth 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/106 Brazil Incompatibility between democracy and racism 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/107 Brazil<br />
Access to medication in <strong>the</strong> context of pandemics such as HIV/AIDS,<br />
tuberculosis and malaria<br />
27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
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2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/108 Brazil<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/109 Cuba<br />
The right of everyone to <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of <strong>the</strong> highest attainable standard<br />
of physical and mental health<br />
Effects of economic reform policies and foreign debt on <strong>the</strong> full<br />
enjoyment of all human rights<br />
27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
27.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 33 votes to 13, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: AF, ARG, AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, ECU,<br />
GTM, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MEX, MYS, PAK, PHL, RUS, SAU,<br />
URY<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, KOR, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: PER<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/110 Russian Federation Integrity of <strong>the</strong> judicial system 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/111 Russian Federation Human rights and arbitrary deprivation of nationality 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/112 Switzerland Persons deprived of liberty in <strong>the</strong> context of counter-terrorism measures 27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/113<br />
Finland<br />
(on behalf of EU)<br />
Cooperation with <strong>the</strong> Office of <strong>the</strong> United Nations High Commissioner for<br />
Human Rights: Afghanistan<br />
27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/114<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/115<br />
Finland (on behalf<br />
of EU) &<br />
Switzerland<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Cooperation with <strong>the</strong> Office of <strong>the</strong> United Nations High Commissioner for<br />
Human Rights: Nepal<br />
Darfur<br />
27.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
28.11.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 25 votes to 11, with 10 abstentions<br />
In favour: AZE, BGD, BHR, BRA, CHN, CUB, DJI, DZA, GAB,<br />
IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MEX, MLI, MYS, NGA, PAK, PHL,<br />
RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, ZAF<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: ARG, ECU, GHA, GTM, JPN, KOR, MUS, PER,<br />
URY, ZMB<br />
No voting: CMR<br />
2 nd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/2/116 HR Council Postponement of consideration of draft proposals 29.11.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/3/101 HR Council<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/3/102 China<br />
Postponement of <strong>the</strong> consideration of <strong>the</strong> draft decision on <strong>the</strong> rights of<br />
indigenous peoples<br />
Regional cooperation for <strong>the</strong> promotion and protection of human rights in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Asian and Pacific region<br />
08.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
08.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
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3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/3/103<br />
Algeria<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Global efforts for <strong>the</strong> total elimination of racism, racial discrimination,<br />
xenophobia and related intolerance and <strong>the</strong> comprehensive follow-up to<br />
<strong>the</strong> World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination,<br />
Xenophobia and Related Intolerance and <strong>the</strong> effective implementation of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Durban Declaration and Programme of Action<br />
08.12.06: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 33 votes to 12 with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: GRULAC, AZE, BGD, BHR, CMR, CHN, DZA, GAB,<br />
GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MLI, MUS, MYS, NGA, PAK,<br />
PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, TUN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, KOR, POL, ROU<br />
Abstaining: UKR<br />
No voting: DJI<br />
3 rd session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/3/104 HR Council Conference facilities and financial support for <strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council 08.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
4 th special<br />
session<br />
(Sudan)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/S-4/101 President of <strong>HRC</strong> Situation of human rights in Darfur 13.12.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/4/101<br />
President of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>HRC</strong><br />
Dates of <strong>the</strong> fifth session of <strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council<br />
14.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/4/102 Switzerland Transitional justice 23.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/4/103<br />
Cuba<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
NAM)<br />
Human rights and unilateral coercive measures<br />
30.03.07: Adopted <strong>by</strong> 32 votes to 12, with 1 abstention<br />
In favour: GRULAC, AZE, BGD, BHR, CHN, CMR, DJI, DZA,<br />
GAB, GHA, IDN, IND, JOR, LKA, MAR, MLI, MUS, MYS, PAK,<br />
PHL, RUS, SAU, SEN, ZAF, ZMB<br />
Against: WEOG, CZE, JPN, POL, ROU, UKR<br />
Abstaining: KOR<br />
No voting: TUN, NGA<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/4/104<br />
Cuba<br />
(on behalf of NAM)<br />
Enhancement of international cooperation in <strong>the</strong> field of human rights<br />
30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
4 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/4/105 HR Council Postponement of consideration of draft proposals 30.03.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
5 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/5/101 President of <strong>HRC</strong><br />
Institution-building of <strong>the</strong> Human Rights Council and draft code of<br />
conduct for special procedures mandate-holders of <strong>the</strong> Human Rights<br />
Council<br />
18.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
5 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/5/102 HR Council<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong><br />
/DEC/OM/1/101<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong><br />
/DEC/OM/1/102<br />
Postponement of consideration of all pending draft resolutions and<br />
decisions, and of <strong>the</strong> draft report<br />
18.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
HR Council Postponement of consideration of pending draft resolution and decisions 20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
HR Council Dates of <strong>the</strong> sixth session 20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
1 st<br />
organizational<br />
meeting<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong><br />
/DEC/OM/1/103<br />
HR Council<br />
Point of order <strong>by</strong><br />
Canada<br />
Postponement of <strong>the</strong> first session of <strong>the</strong> Preparatory Committee for <strong>the</strong><br />
Durban Review Conference<br />
Ruling of <strong>the</strong> President<br />
20.06.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
19.06.07: President’s ruling approved <strong>by</strong> 46 votes to 1<br />
Against: CAN<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/101 HR Council Working Group on Communications 27.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/102 President of <strong>HRC</strong> Follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 27.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/103<br />
Egypt<br />
(on behalf of <strong>the</strong><br />
African Group)<br />
Mandate of <strong>the</strong> Special Rapporteur on <strong>the</strong> situation of human rights in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sudan<br />
28.09.07Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/104 Armenia Prevention of genocide 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/105 President of <strong>HRC</strong> Report of <strong>the</strong> Preparatory Committee on <strong>the</strong> Durban Review Conference 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session<br />
(resumed)<br />
A/<strong>HRC</strong>/DEC/6/106 Turkey & Spain Alliance of Civilizations 14.12.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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Session Symbol number Submitted <strong>by</strong> Title Voting result / Voting details<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/PRST/1/1<br />
President on behalf<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>HRC</strong><br />
Entry into force of <strong>the</strong> Optional Protocol to <strong>the</strong> UN Convention against<br />
Torture and o<strong>the</strong>r Cruel, Inhuman, Degrading Treatment or Punishment<br />
27.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
1 st session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/PRST/1/2<br />
President on behalf<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>HRC</strong><br />
Hostage-taking<br />
30.06.06: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/PRST/6/1 President of <strong>HRC</strong> Situation of human rights in Haiti 28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
6 th session A/<strong>HRC</strong>/PRST/6/2 Denmark<br />
The twentieth anniversary of <strong>the</strong> entry into force of <strong>the</strong> UN Convention<br />
Against Torture and o<strong>the</strong>r Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or<br />
Punishment<br />
28.09.07: Adopted without a vote<br />
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