UNHRC adopts outcomes of Vietnam’s IV cycle UPR


The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 27 adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam, as part of its 57th regular session.

Led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, the Vietnamese delegation presented the country’s stance on the recommendations made in the fourth-cycle UPR. They also provided updates on Vietnam’s human rights situation and highlighted the country’s efforts to ensure the safety, stability and swift recovery of livelihoods and production for people during and after typhoon Yagi.

The event drew around 90 representatives from various countries, international and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), including Vietnamese NGOs.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

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