S.Res. 419 · 109th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the new United Nations Human Rights Council fails to…
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the new United Nations Human Rights Council fails to adequately reform the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, thus preventing that body from becoming an effective monitor of human rights throughout the world.
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Affirms that the United Nations Rights Council should uphold the ideals contained in the U.N. Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 31, 2006
Affirms that the United Nations Rights Council should uphold the ideals contained in the U.N. Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
Believes that countries charged with protecting human rights throughout the world should be required to hold democratic elections, allow for freedom of expression, and have a credible civil society.
Finds that the creation of the Council fails to adequately reform the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, and prevent the worst human rights abusers from attaining Council membership.
Applauds the Administration for opposing the creation of the new council, and believes that the United States should seek membership on such council.
Urges the Administration to not support the Council, and to advocate in favor of withdrawing financial support until meaningful reforms are undertaken.
Believes the United States should strengthen the work of the international community of democracies by establishing an effective human rights oversight body outside the U.N. system.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the new United Nations Human Rights Council fails to adequately reform the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, thus preventing that body from becoming an effective monitor of human rights throughout the world.
Latest action (Mar 31, 2006): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2692-2693)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 31, 2006
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No recorded floor vote found.