The 59th Session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: ID on HC annual report, Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki (17 June 2025)
2025/6/17
The 59th Session of the Human Rights Council
Item 2: ID on HC annual report
Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
17 June 2025
Item 2: ID on HC annual report
Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
17 June 2025
Thank you, Mr. President.
I would first like to thank the High Commissioner for his annual report.
Improvement of the global human rights situation cannot be achieved overnight. Japan, as a member of the Human Rights Council, renews its strong commitment to upholding the free and open international order based on the rule of law.
We echo the High Commissioner’s alarm concerning human rights violations in armed conflicts and the risk of unregulated advanced digital technologies. Japan is committed to realizing a society where the human rights of all individuals are protected, and no one is left behind. Upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of minority groups, is essential for sustainable development.
Please allow me to address the issue of abductions by the DPRK, which is a serious humanitarian and time sensitive issue with no time to spare. Japan will continue to strongly urge North Korea to return all the abductees to Japan immediately, in close cooperation with the international community.
Japan will remain engaged with the Office of the High Commissioner and will continue to contribute to international efforts to protect and promote human rights through dialogue and cooperation.
I thank you.
I would first like to thank the High Commissioner for his annual report.
Improvement of the global human rights situation cannot be achieved overnight. Japan, as a member of the Human Rights Council, renews its strong commitment to upholding the free and open international order based on the rule of law.
We echo the High Commissioner’s alarm concerning human rights violations in armed conflicts and the risk of unregulated advanced digital technologies. Japan is committed to realizing a society where the human rights of all individuals are protected, and no one is left behind. Upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of minority groups, is essential for sustainable development.
Please allow me to address the issue of abductions by the DPRK, which is a serious humanitarian and time sensitive issue with no time to spare. Japan will continue to strongly urge North Korea to return all the abductees to Japan immediately, in close cooperation with the international community.
Japan will remain engaged with the Office of the High Commissioner and will continue to contribute to international efforts to protect and promote human rights through dialogue and cooperation.
I thank you.