GENEVA [Switzerland], UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk highlighted ongoing human rights challenges in China, highlighting growing concerns in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
The Commissioner delivered a candid speech at the opening of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva today, underscoring her Office's continued engagement with Chinese authorities on a range of human rights issues, primarily citing concerns over the situation in Xinjiang .
He further revealed that his office recently discussed in Beijing problematic aspects of China's counter-terrorism and criminal laws, as well as the application of national security laws in the Hong Kong SAR.
Turk said in his opening statement, "My office recently visited Beijing to discuss, among other things, problematic provisions in China's counter-terrorism and criminal laws, as well as the application of national security laws in the Hong Kong SAR. Did."
Taking a strong stance against recent actions by Chinese authorities, Turks condemned the harsh punishment given to women's rights and labor activists as a violation of their fundamental human rights.They urged Chinese authorities to release all arbitrarily detained individuals, ensure families have access to information, and initiate legal reform.
Despite acknowledging ongoing negotiations with Chinese authorities, Turk stressed the need for concrete improvements in all human rights areas in China.
He expressed hope that this constructive engagement would lead to significant changes beneficial to human rights in the region.
The commissioner's comments come amid international scrutiny of China's human rights record, particularly regarding policies in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, which have drawn widespread criticism and global human rights organizations demanding accountability.
Human Rights Council sessions in the coming weeks are expected to address a range of global human rights issues, with China's policies and practices likely to remain a focal point of debate and concern.
The Commissioner delivered a candid speech at the opening of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva today, underscoring her Office's continued engagement with Chinese authorities on a range of human rights issues, primarily citing concerns over the situation in Xinjiang .
He further revealed that his office recently discussed in Beijing problematic aspects of China's counter-terrorism and criminal laws, as well as the application of national security laws in the Hong Kong SAR.
Turk said in his opening statement, "My office recently visited Beijing to discuss, among other things, problematic provisions in China's counter-terrorism and criminal laws, as well as the application of national security laws in the Hong Kong SAR. Did."
Taking a strong stance against recent actions by Chinese authorities, Turks condemned the harsh punishment given to women's rights and labor activists as a violation of their fundamental human rights.They urged Chinese authorities to release all arbitrarily detained individuals, ensure families have access to information, and initiate legal reform.
Despite acknowledging ongoing negotiations with Chinese authorities, Turk stressed the need for concrete improvements in all human rights areas in China.
He expressed hope that this constructive engagement would lead to significant changes beneficial to human rights in the region.
The commissioner's comments come amid international scrutiny of China's human rights record, particularly regarding policies in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, which have drawn widespread criticism and global human rights organizations demanding accountability.
Human Rights Council sessions in the coming weeks are expected to address a range of global human rights issues, with China's policies and practices likely to remain a focal point of debate and concern.
