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Human Rights

Human rights are central to Ireland’s foreign policy. We champion the vital UN role on human rights.

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Overview

Overview of Ireland’s active and principled contribution to human rights at the UN.
UN

The General Assembly

At the Third Committee we focus on gender equality, civil society, human rights defenders and other priorities.
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CSW

Our mission contributes actively to the work of the annual Commission on the Status of Women.
Strengthening the UN Human Rights Treaty Body System

Treaty Bodies

Ireland has actively engaged in strengthening the UN’s ability to monitor and encourage national implementation of human rights obligations.