International organisations

Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons

We are gravely concerned that violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified since the outbreak of COVID-19². The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing and unacceptable rates of gender-based violence.

Joint Statement on migrant children and adolescents

Australian Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria

Australian Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, 22 September 2020

Pacific Joint Statement on the importance of diverse voices being heard on the Human Rights Council

We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections.

Australia is deeply concerned at the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus and thanks the High Commissioner for highlighting this issue in her Oral Update to the Council.

Joint Statement Towards a more diverse, inclusive and representative Council for the Item 2 General Debate

Australian Statement for the clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences, 16 September 2020