The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority. - Peggy Hicks Quotes
The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority. Peggy Hicks
 

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In the case of Sudan, the Sudanese government's presence on the commission meant that African states and others watered down language that human rights groups around the world thought appropriate to address crimes against humanity. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

In the case of Sudan, the Sudanese government's presence on the commission meant that African states and others watered down language that human rights groups around the world thought appropriate to address crimes against humanity.

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The possibility that a small number of states with deeply troubling human rights records could block the creation of a more effective human rights body is not only ironic, but also disgraceful. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

The possibility that a small number of states with deeply troubling human rights records could block the creation of a more effective human rights body is not only ironic, but also disgraceful.

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The possibility that a small number of states with deeply troubling human rights records could block the creation of a more effective human rights body is not only ironic, it is disgraceful. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

The possibility that a small number of states with deeply troubling human rights records could block the creation of a more effective human rights body is not only ironic, it is disgraceful.

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 Creation
Human rights victims around the world have been anxiously watching this summit, and their focus will now shift to the General Assembly. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

Human rights victims around the world have been anxiously watching this summit, and their focus will now shift to the General Assembly.

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My biggest concern is that it would be a divisive factor in the negotiations. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

My biggest concern is that it would be a divisive factor in the negotiations.

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Without the two-thirds vote, the risk is that the worst abusers will continue to be elected. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

Without the two-thirds vote, the risk is that the worst abusers will continue to be elected.

Peggy Hicks

 
The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority.

Peggy Hicks

 
Overall we think its a significant advance and contains the elements necessary for a stronger council but the key will be achieving the two-thirds vote for election of council members. Without the two-thirds vote, the risk is that the worst abusers will continue to be elected. - Peggy Hicks Quotes

Overall we think its a significant advance and contains the elements necessary for a stronger council but the key will be achieving the two-thirds vote for election of council members. Without the two-thirds vote, the risk is that the worst abusers will continue to be elected.

Peggy Hicks

 
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