Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Costa Rica’s UPR
UK Statement for Costa Rica’s Universal Periodic Review Outcomes Session Statement. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.
Thank you, Mr President.
The UK welcomes the steps taken by Costa Rica to strengthen its approach to human rights, and the emphasis it places on opportunities to enact change. This includes Costa Rica’s creation of the Inter-Institutional Commission for the Monitoring and Implementation of International Human Rights Obligations. We look forward to following its progress.
We welcome Costa Rica’s acceptance of the recommendations made relating to freedom of the press and would welcome an update on Costa Rica’s plans to improve the protections for journalists and the media.
Finally, we welcome Costa Rica’s commitment to implement a new National Policy for a Society Free from Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Other Related Forms of Intolerance. In particular, we would welcome an increased focus on protection of women and girls, and the LGBT+ community.
As the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to launch a national strategy against hate speech and discrimination, we look forward to working with Costa Rica on these issues.
Thank you.