Over a decade of conflict we have seen the human rights situation steadily worsening, with increasing numbers of civilian killings and injuries and, for a time, the highest number of reported 'disappearances' in the world.

Mexico has taken a very strong and positive stand on human rights issues internationally but there is not the same intensity ... domestically,

The major human rights concern that we continue to have is the endemic human rights problems at the level of the state, ... That is the level at which the majority of the population come into contact with abuses by authorities.

Where human rights and freedoms flourish, terrorists and tyrants do not thrive and conflict and chaos do not reign.

It sends the right message, ... It's about promoting justice, expanding human rights and preventing conflict.

The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority.