UN Human Rights Council 47: UK general comment on the resolution on Ukraine
The UK delivered this statement on the resolution A/HRC/47/L.25 on Ukraine.
The Human Rights Council takes place in Geneva.
Thank you, Madam President,
The United Kingdom would like to make a General Comment on resolution A/HRC/47/L.25 entitled ‘Cooperation with and assistance to Ukraine in the field of human rights’.
The UK welcomes Ukraine’s constructive engagement with this Council and with OHCHR in the country. We welcome Ukraine’s continued willingness to participate constructively in HRC debates and allow for an open and frank discussion on their human rights challenges at the HRC. We recognise that it is not easy to open up for such scrutiny and discussion on the human rights situation in one’s country on a regular basis and we commend the Government of Ukraine for its transparency and willingness to discuss its situation so openly.
In this balanced and technical draft we have before us, Ukraine asks for the continuation of OHCHR assistance to their country in the field of human rights, including OHCHR monitoring and reporting and regular dialogues at the HRC, for another two years. We welcome Ukraine’s wish to extend this assistance for another two years - a clear demonstration of their readiness to find long-term solutions and of their commitment to improving their human rights situation.
The UK has co-sponsored this draft resolution. We urge all members of the HRC to join us in supporting Ukraine’s request for assistance and cooperation.
I thank you.