The 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, Statement by Mr. SHIMIZU Yohei (24 September 2024)

   Thank you, Mr. Vice-President.
 
   Japan expresses its appreciation to Madame Special Rapporteur for her briefing.
 
   Japan remains concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in the Russian Federation, where civic space continues to shrink.
 
   We reiterate our previous call on the Russian authorities to comply with all of Russia’s obligations under international human rights law, including the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and to respect these rights, including the right to freedom of expression and the right of peaceful assembly.
 
   Japan believes that universal values, such as human rights, freedom, democracy, and the rule of law should be respected in every country regardless of culture, traditions, political and economic systems, and that the protection of human rights is the basic responsibility of all countries. Japan remains committed to our support for human rights in the Russian Federation.
 
   I thank you.