International organisations

Australia commends Bulgaria on steps it has taken to protect and promote human rights since its last review, including A-status accreditation for its Ombudsman. Australia also welcomes Bulgaria’s efforts to address obstacles to the effective prosecution of crime and corruption cases.

Australia commends Andorra on its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights. Australia welcomes the creation of Andorra’s National Commission for the Prevention of Gender-based and Domestic Violence (CONPVGD) in 2015. Australia commends Andorra’s ratification of the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education in March 2018.

Australia notes Honduras’ human rights challenges and welcomes its engagement in the UPR process and efforts to strengthen its human rights framework, including by creating the National Protection Mechanism and the Special Prosecutor's Office for Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Social Communicators and Justice Officials.

Statement by Australia at the United Nations Human Rights Council - 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Statement by Australia at the United Nations Human Rights Council - 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Statement by Australia at the United Nations Human Rights Council - 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Statement by Australia at the United Nations Human Rights Council - 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Statements by Australia at the United Nations Human Rights Council - 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Joint Statement on Human Rights in China, 6 October 2020.

Statement by Australian Youth Representative at the Informal Debate on Third Committee priorities for Youth Delegates, 21 October 2020.