Bill > SR124

This resolution supports the implementation of recommendations from all cycles of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations Human Rights Council, recognizing the UPR as a process where UN member states review each other's human rights records. The resolution acknowledges that the United States has undergone three UPR cycles (in 2010, 2015, and 2020) and is scheduled for its fourth cycle review in November 2025. It highlights the UPR's importance as an opportunity for community engagement, public policy participation, and identifying human rights violations while developing solutions to align policies with international human rights standards. The resolution supports promoting a culture of human rights based on UN Charter principles and encourages greater participation in UN human rights and sustainable development processes. Additionally, it calls for transmitting the resolution's certified copies to the UN Secretary-General, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Hawaii's congressional delegation, emphasizing the state's commitment to human rights and international cooperation.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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