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

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.

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.

To me, a feminist belongs in the same category as a humanist or an advocate for human rights. I don't see why someone who's a feminist should be thought of differently.

a gross violation of human rights.