EU Opposes Human Rights Council Resolution on International Cooperation

Geneva: The European Union (EU) has formally opposed a resolution on enhancing international cooperation in the field of human rights, presented at the Human Rights Council. Speaking on behalf of the EU Member States within the Council, the EU emphasized that its stance was collectively agreed upon by its member states.According to European Union, the resolution, driven by Uganda on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, included elements that lack broad endorsement from the UN membership, such as the concept of a new international economic order. The EU expressed concerns that the resolution's language on terrorism was unbalanced, as it did not incorporate respect for human rights, international humanitarian law, and international refugee law within the framework of combating terrorism.The EU further criticized the use of biased language regarding "unilateral coercive measures," despite the availability of more consensual language. Additionally, the EU's proposal to present the resolution on a biannual basi s, which aimed to improve the efficiency of the Council's work, was dismissed by the Core Group.Due to these unresolved issues, the EU has requested a vote on the resolution, indicating that its member states within the Council will oppose it, and urging others to follow suit. The EU stated its continued willingness to engage in dialogue with the Non-Aligned Movement to restore a consensual approach to international cooperation in future sessions.