The 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council ran from February 23 to April 2, 2026, resulting in 38 Resolutions and 13 Universal Period Review adoptions.

Statement at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council  Urgent Debate: "Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law" Delivered by Olimjon Bakhtaliev Mr President, CIVICUS is gravely concerned about the unfolding situation in Iran and the Gulf region.

The year 2000 marked the creation of the mandate of the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity.

Oral Statement at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 8: General Debate  Delivered by Sigrid Lipott, CIVICUS Mr President, CIVICUS underscores the enduring relevance of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (VDPA).