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Lauber raises resource concerns for Human Rights Council; pledges review after questions over special rapporteur funding and procedures
Summary
At a New York press briefing, Ambassador Jörg Lauber warned of looming resource constraints affecting the council and OHCHR, and responded to media questions about alleged external funding for the special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory and the procedure for investigating allegations against mandate-holders.
Ambassador Jörg Lauber said the Human Rights Council and supporting UN offices face resource constraints that could affect the council’s mandates and activities, and he said he will discuss those pressures with council members and the UN Secretariat.
At a New York press briefing, Lauber described two main funding streams that support council functions: (1) conference services and other operational costs provided by the UN Secretariat (interpreters, room setup, security) and (2) substantive support and reporting provided by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). He said both the…
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