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UN Human Rights Council 57: UPR Adoption of Chile

United Nations Office Buildings Complex in Geneva

UK Statement for the Universal Periodic Review Adoption of Chile as delivered at the 57th Human Rights Council in Geneva. From the Mission to the WTO, UN and Other International Organizations in Geneva.30 September 2024 (*)

“The UK welcomes Chile’s commitment to the values and principles we uphold together here in the Human Rights Council and elsewhere through its proactive consideration of the UPR recommendations.

”We are pleased to see Chile continue with the implementation of the recommendations of the Joint Follow-Up Mechanism working with the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights, to further strengthen the oversight and accountability of policing.

“We also acknowledge Chilean commitment to gender equality and equity, and hope this leads to further progress in strengthening sexual and reproductive rights in Chile.

”We look forward to the Chilean government making further progress to protect the well-being of the LGBT+ community, working together with Chile’s vibrant and diverse civil society.

“Chile frequently speaks out to demand the protection and promotion of democracy, equality and human rights for all, globally. We are therefore pleased the Chilean government is matching that rigour and energy in its efforts to strengthen its own human rights safeguards domestically. This demonstrates that Chile is taking steps to ensure its words are matched by its actions and should serve as a model internationally”.

(*) Geneva is host to a vast range of UN bodies, agencies and programs, as well as the World Trade Organization. Other important non-UN organizations such as the International Organisation for Migration, the Conference on Disarmament and the International Committee of the Red Cross are headquartered in Geneva. Many NGOs, faith groups and private sector organisations play an important advocacy role throughout the system.

UK work with these partners on a daily basis to ensure that UK interests and views are taken into account. This includes representing the UK in negotiations. The UK is a major supporter of the multilateral system in Geneva, with total funding commitments of approximately £2 billion per yea