Human Rights Council Concludes General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention

Summary

This article by the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner makes the following points:

• Upholding, promoting and protecting the rights of all was a fundamental responsibility of the State.
• Politicisation could have done better in the work of the Council.
• Some speakers said the Council should urge States to stop using artificial intelligence and facial recognition.

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Source Information:

• Article Source: UN Human Rights Office (ohchr.org)
• Media Check: Office of the High Commissioner - About us 
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