Human Rights – Humanitarian Country Team

New IASC Protection Policy on Humanitarian Action

January 17, 2017 by hcttimorleste

In October 2016, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s (IASC) Protection Policy on Humanitarian Action was endorsed by the IASC Principals. This policy is intended to support and build on the IASC’s Policy on the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons (1999). It also seeks to complement other initiatives in support of protection, particularly the United Nations (UN) Human Rights … Read moreNew IASC Protection Policy on Humanitarian Action

Government’s UPR report

October 4, 2016 by hcttimorleste

The Government of Timor-Leste has submitted its report to inform this year’s Universal Period Review, conducted by the UN’s Human Rights Council. The UPR provides an opportunity to take stock of key progress made in the implementation of a country’s human rights obligations and what actions could be undertaken to further the respect, protection and realization … Read moreGovernment’s UPR report