Human Rights Council Thirty-first session Geneva, 29 February - 24 March 2016 Order of the day* Plenary meetings – Room XX Tuesday, 8 March 2016 MORNING 9.00 – 12.00 20th meeting Item 3 (cont’d) Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development Clustered interactive dialogue (cont’d) with: - Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights A/HRC/31/60, A/HRC/31/60/Add.1, A/HRC/31/60/Add.2, A/HRC/31/61 - Special Rapporteur on the right to food A/HRC/31/51, A/HRC/31/51/Add.1, A/HRC/31/51/Add.2, A/HRC/31/51/Add.3, A/HRC/31/51/Add.4, A/HRC/31/NI/7, A/HRC/31/NGO/8, A/HRC/31/NGO/185 [Modalities for participation in the clustered interactive dialogue: The list of speakers has been closed. Speaking time has been reduced to 3 minutes for States Members of the Council and 2 minutes for observer States and all other observers, including NHRIs and NGOs, given the high number of speakers inscribed. See annex “Inscriptions on the list of speakers and speaking time arrangements”. Please refer also to information provided on the HRC31 Extranet (https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/31stSession/Pages/L istofspeakers.aspx)] Clustered interactive dialogue with: - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children * The information contained in this document was compiled and is correct as of 6 p.m. of the previous day. In the event that the consideration of a specific item or sub-item does not take up the whole meeting, the Council will move to the consideration of the next item or sub-item scheduled for the following meeting, with the exception of the high-level segment, panels and the consideration of UPR reports. The Secretariat will communicate any changes or updates by SMS alerts, HRC Extranet and Twitter (@UN_HRC & #HRC31). Any comments should be notified to the Secretariat, room E-3060. Documents already circulated on 7 March 2016 A/HRC/31/OD/7 Order of the day, 8 March 2016 2 A/HRC/31/20, A/HRC/31/NI/8, A/HRC/31/NGO/5 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict A/HRC/31/19, A/HRC/31/NGO/14, A/HRC/31/NGO/58, A/HRC/31/NGO/175, A/HRC/31/NGO/186 [Modalities for participation in the clustered interactive dialogue: Advance electronic inscription on the list of speakers for States, United Nations agencies and international and regional organizations was held in Room XX on 2 March. Delegations which were not present during the electronic inscription will be able to register at the list of speakers desk until the list is closed, approximately 15 minutes after the beginning of the clustered interactive dialogue. NHRIs are requested to inscribe and NGOs are requested to confirm their on-line registration at the list of speakers desk in Room XX. Speaking time has been reduced to 2 minutes for all States and observers, including NHRIs and NGOs, given the exceptionally high number of speakers inscribed. See annex “Inscriptions on the list of speakers and speaking time arrangements”. Please refer also to information provided on the HRC31 Extranet (https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/31stSession/Pages/L istofspeakers.aspx).] LUNCH 12.00 – 15.00 21st meeting from 12.00 Observance of the International Women's Day Item 3 (cont’d) Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development Clustered interactive dialogue (cont’d) with: - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict [Modalities for participation in the clustered interactive dialogue: See above.] Clustered interactive dialogue with: - Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment A/HRC/31/57, A/HRC/31/57/Add.1, A/HRC/31/57/Add.2, A/HRC/31/57/Add.3, A/HRC/31/57/Add.4, A/HRC/31/57/Add.4/Corr.1, A/HRC/31/57/Add.5, A/HRC/31/57/Add.6, A/HRC/31/NGO/12, A/HRC/31/NGO/21, A/HRC/31/NGO/22, A/HRC/31/NGO/119, A/HRC/31/NGO/121, A/HRC/31/NGO/124, A/HRC/31/NGO/227 - Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography A/HRC/31/58, A/HRC/31/58/Add.1, A/HRC/31/58/Add.2, A/HRC/31/58/Add.3 [Modalities for participation in the clustered interactive dialogue: Advance electronic inscription on the list of speakers for States, United Nations agencies and international and regional organizations was held in Room XX on 2 March. Delegations which were not present during the electronic inscription will be able to register at the list of speakers desk until the list is closed, approximately 15 minutes after the beginning of the clustered interactive dialogue. NHRIs are requested to inscribe and NGOs are requested to confirm their on-line registration at the list of speakers desk in Room XX. Speaking time has been reduced to 2 minutes for all States and observers, including NHRIs and NGOs, given the exceptionally high number of speakers inscribed. See annex “Inscriptions on the list of speakers and speaking time arrangements”. Please refer also to information provided on the HRC31 Extranet 3 Order of the day, 8 March 2016 (https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/31stSession/Pages/L istofspeakers.aspx).] AFTERNOON 15.00 – 18.00 22nd meeting Item 3 (cont’d) Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development Clustered interactive dialogue (cont’d) with: - Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment - Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography [Modalities for participation in the clustered interactive dialogue: See above.] Other information: • Draft programme of work is attached. • All speakers scheduled to take the floor should provide the Secretariat beforehand with 25 copies of their statements. • Delegations are requested to send their statements to hrcstatement@ohchr.org for posting on HRC Extranet. • Identity session photo-badges may be obtained by all delegations from the UNOG Security and Safety Section at the ‘Pregny Gate’ (Palais des Nations, 8-14 Avenue de la Paix) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. upon presentation of a copy of the letter requesting accreditation and an identity document. Due to the high number of participants expected, kindly allow sufficient time for accreditation. • Information about accessibility for persons with disabilities is available at the dedicated web page on accessibility [http://www.ohchr.org/hrc/accessibility]. • The deadline for submission of draft resolutions or decisions is Wednesday, 16 March 2016, at 1.00 p.m. (office E-3054). Related guidelines and signature forms for co-sponsors are available on HRC31 Extranet. • Delegations wishing to reserve rooms for meetings should contact Ms. Laura Giardini (email: lgiardini@ohchr.org * tel. 79255 * office E-3060), no later than 12 noon of the day before the meeting. • The Human Rights Council is on social media: Twitter: @UN_HRC & #HRC31 http://www.facebook.com/UNHRC • To access the live or archived webcast, please go to http://webtv.un.org • PHOTOGRAPHS AND FILMING: Please note that only accredited media are permitted to film and take photographs in Room XX. Order of the day, 8 March 2016 4 DRAFT PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR THE 31ST SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (29 FEBRUARY-24 MARCH 2016) Version as of 23 February 2016 (subject to change) WEEK 1 29 February M 9.00 – O 12.00 Y U ANNUAL FULL-DAY MEETING ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (HRC res. 7/29 and 28/19) 9:00 – 12.00 HLS (cont’d) 12.00 – 15.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID with: - IE on foreign debt - SR on food 12.00 ITEM 4 (cont’d) 12.00 – Individual IDs with: – 15.00 - SR on Islamic Republic of Iran 15.00 15.00 – 18.00 ANNUAL HIGH-LEVEL PANEL ON HUMAN RIGHTS MAINSTREAMING (HRC res. 16/21) 9.00 – 12.00 HIGH-LEVEL PANEL ON 50TH ANNIV. OF HUMAN RIGHTS COVENANTS (HRC res. 29/1) E S 12.00 – D 15.00 15.00 – 18.00 HLS (cont’d) 9.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 15.00 ANNUAL FULL-DAY MEETING ON RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (HRC res. 7/29 and 28/19) 8 March ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID with SRSGs: - violence against children - children and armed conflict ITEM 3 Clustered ID w SRSGs (cont’d) Clustered ID with: - SR on torture - SR on sale of children A 15.00 Y – 18.00 18.00 – 21.00 15.00 – 18.00 9 March HLS (cont’d) 9.00 – 12.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID (cont’d) Clustered ID with: - SR on privacy - SR on freedom of religion HLS (cont’d) 12.00 – 15.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) ID on joint compilation w: - SR peaceful assembly - SR summary executions N 13.00 – S 15.00 D A Y 15.00 – 18.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID (cont’d) HLS (cont’d) 2 March E HLS (cont’d) General segment 15.00 – 18.00 18.00 – 21.00 9.00 – 12.00 15.00 – 18.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID (cont’d) 3 March 10 March ITEM 3 (cont’d) T 9.00 PANEL DISCUSSION ON CLIMATE 9.00 Clustered ID w. (cont’d) CHANGE AND RIGHT TO HEALTH – H – - SR on terrorism (HRC res. 29/15) 12.00 - SR on cultural rights U 12.00 ITEM 3 R 12.00 ITEM 2* 12.00 Clustered ID with: – HC annual report S – SR on environment 15.00 15.00 followed by ID with the HC - SR adequate housing D ITEM 3 (cont’d) 15.00 A 15.00 ITEM 2 (cont’d) Clustered ID with: – – - SASG on genocide ID with the HC (cont’d) Y 18.00 - SR on defenders 18.00 4 March 11 March ANNUAL DEBATE ON RIGHTS 9.00 F 9.00 PANEL DISCUSSION ON HUMAN OF PERSONS WITH RIGHTS AND HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC – – DISABILITIES (HRC res. 7/9 and (HRC res. 30/8) R 12.00 12.00 28/4) ITEM 3 (cont’d) I 12.00 12.00 - Report of IGWG on transnational corporations ITEM 3 (cont’d) – – D 15.00 15.00 - HC/OHCHR/SG thematic reports followed by General debate A ITEM 3 15.00 15.00 ITEM 3 (cont’d) Clustered ID with: – Y – - SR on persons with disabilities General debate (cont’d) 18.00 - IE on albinism 18.00 * Item 2 remains open throughout the session. ITEM 4 (cont’d) Individual IDs with: - SR on Iran (cont’d) - SR on Myanmar ITEM 7 (cont’d) General debate (cont’d) ITEM 8 General debate ITEM 9 - Reports of IGWG, Ad Hoc Committee and HC oral update followed by General debate ITEM 10 18.00 - Enhanced ID on Burundi ITEM 4 (cont’d) – - Individual ID with IE on Central 21.00 African Republic 15 March 22 March ITEM 10 (cont’d) ITEM 4 (cont’d) 9.00 Individual ID w. IE CAR Individual ID with COI on the – (cont’d) Syrian Arab Republic 12.00 Individual ID with 15.00 – 18.00 - IE on Côte d’Ivoire ITEM 4 (cont’d) 12.00 OHCHR report on DPRK and 12.00 – oral update on Eritrea followed – 15.00 by 15.00 General debate 15.00 – 18.00 HLS (cont’d) W E 10.00 – D 13.00 WEEK 4 21 March ITEM 7 9.00 - Individual ID w. SR on OPT – - HC/SG reports followed by 12.00 General debate 9.00 – 12.00 1 March T WEEK 3 14 March ITEM 4 Individual IDs with: - SR on DPR of Korea - SR on Eritrea (oral update) ITEM 1 Opening of session High-level segment (HLS) N 12.00 D – 15.00 A WEEK 2 7 March ITEM 4 (cont’d) General debate (cont’d) 15.00 – 18.00 ANNUAL DISCUSSION ON TECHNICAL COOPERATION (HRC res. 18/18 and 30/21) ITEM 10 (cont’d) Individual IDs with: - IE on Haiti - IE on Mali ITEM 3 (cont’d) ITEM 2 (cont’d) ID with SR on minority issues 18.00 18.00 - Individual ID on HC report on ITEM 5 South Sudan - Report of Forum on Minority – – ITEM 10 (cont’d) Issues 21.00 21.00 - Individual ID on HC oral update - SP annual report by CC chair on Ukraine followed by General debate 16 March 23 March 9.00 ITEM 5 (cont’d) GD Item 5 ITEM 2 (cont’d) – 9.00 HC/SG country reports 11.00 ITEM 6 – Other (Item 2) followed by General 11.00 UPR outcomes 12.00 – debate Micronesia 12.00 ITEM 10 (cont’d) 12.00 ITEM 6 (cont’d) 12.00 - HC/SG country reports (Item – UPR outcomes – 10) followed by General debate ITEM 1 (cont’d) 15.00 Lebanon, Mauritania, Nauru 15.00 Decisions and conclusions 15.00 – 18.00 ITEM 6 (cont’d) UPR outcomes Rwanda, Nepal, Austria 9.00 – 12.00 17 March ITEM 6 (cont’d) UPR outcomes Australia, Georgia, Saint Lucia 9.00 – 12.00 ITEM 1 (cont’d) Decisions and conclusions 12.00 – 15.00 ITEM 6 (cont’d) UPR outcomes Oman, Myanmar, Saint Kitts and Nevis 12.00 – 15.00 ITEM 1 (cont’d) Decisions and conclusions 15.00 15.00 PANEL DISCUSSION ON PREVENTING VIOLENT – – 18.00 EXTREMISM (HRC res. 30/15) 18.00 18 March PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE 9.00 INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN – DEMOCRACY AND RACISM 12.00 (HRC res. 29/20) ITEM 1 (cont’d) Decisions and conclusions 12.00 – 15.00 ITEM 6 (cont’d) UPR outcomes Sao Tome & Principe followed by General debate 15.00 DEBATE ON STATE OF RACIAL – DISCRIMINATION WORLDWIDE (GA res. 70/140) 18.00 15.00 – 18.00 ITEM 1 (cont’d) Decisions and conclusions 24 March Appt. of mandate holders Adoption of session report 25 March UNITED NATIONS HOLIDAY 5 Order of the day, 8 March 2016 HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 31st session (29 February - 24 March 2016) Inscriptions on the list of speakers and speaking time arrangements TYPE OF DISCUSSION MEMBER STATES (MIN.) OBSERVER STATES / OTHER OBSERVERS (MIN.) OBSERVERS FOR NHRIs* / NGOs** (MIN.) General debates1 3’ 2’ 2’ per NHRI / NGO Clustered interactive dialogues2 5’ 3’ 3’ per NHRI / NGO (Maximum duration of each clustered interactive dialogue is 4 hours) May be reduced according to the number of registered speakers to 3’ (or 2’) May be reduced according to the number of registered speakers to 2’ May be reduced according to the number of registered speakers to 2’ (including interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner) 3’ 2’ 2’ per NHRI / NGO Panel discussions3 2’ 2’ 2’ per NHRI / NGO Consideration of UPR outcomes4 3’ 2’ 2’ per NHRI / NGO May be reduced according to the number of registered speakers to May be reduced according to the number of registered speakers to 2’ (or minimum 1:30) minimum 1:30 3’ (for the first reply) 2’ (for the second reply) 3’ (for the first reply) 2’ (for the second reply) Individual interactive dialogues3 Rights of reply5 N/A Electronic system Inscriptions for all interactive dialogues (“IDs”) and panel discussions will be done through the electronic system in Room XX. Delegates representing States, United Nations agencies and international and regional organizations can inscribe on the list of speakers by pressing the microphone button at their desk, when the timer is displayed on the screen. For States Members of the Council, only the microphone with the red sticker can be used to inscribe on the list. This does not apply to NGOs and NHRIs (see below). The lists of speakers for all IDs and panel discussions close 15 minutes after the corresponding dialogue or discussion has started; delegations may still inscribe at the list of speakers desk until that moment. Schedule of inscriptions 1. For general debates (“GDs”), the lists of speakers for all agenda items opened on Friday 26 February 2016 at 9 a.m. in office E-3056 behind Room XX and as from Monday 29 February 2016, the list is available at the secretariat desk in Room XX. The list will close approximately 15 minutes after the beginning of the respective debate. All delegates are requested to inscribe in person. Order of the day, 8 March 2016 6 2. For all clustered IDs, electronic inscription will take place in advance on Wednesday 2 March 2016 at around 3 p.m. and inscriptions on the list of speakers for each clustered ID will be possible until its closure approximately 15 minutes after the beginning of the respective dialogue. Should the total duration of a given clustered ID be estimated to last less than 4 hours, the speaking time limits will remain 5 minutes for Members (and groups) and 3 minutes for observers. However, if it is estimated to be more than 4 hours, the speaking time limits will be reduced to 3 minutes for Members (and groups) and 2 minutes for observers. Should this measure be deemed insufficient to ensure that the total duration not exceed 4 hours, the speaking time limit will be further reduced to 2 minutes for both Members (and groups) and observers. 3. For all individual IDs and panels, electronic inscription will take place at the beginning of each dialogue or panel. The list will close approximately 15 minutes after the beginning of the respective dialogue or panel. 4. For the adoptions of UPR outcomes under agenda item 6, inscription will open on Monday 7 March at 9 a.m. and will remain open for four working days until Thursday 10 March at 6 p.m. No inscription on the lists will be possible after that date. Speaking order will be drawn by lot by the Bureau of the HRC on Friday 11 March. Speaking time for States varies depending on the number of speakers inscribed. Total time for States Members of the Council, observer States and United Nations agencies is 20 minutes. Total time for other stakeholders is 20 minutes, with speaking time of 2 minutes for all. 5. The right of reply is limited to two replies and is exercised either at the end of the day (unless there is a panel discussion at the end of the day) or at the end of the consideration of a relevant agenda item concerned. NHRIs and NGOs * National human rights institutions (NHRIs) with “A” status accreditation wishing to make an oral statement should approach the NGO/NHRI list of speakers desk in Room XX before the delivery of the statement. ** Accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) wishing to make an oral statement should submit a request using the online registration system for oral statements available on the Council website at http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/Pages/NgoParticipation.aspx NGO delegations must confirm in person their request and the name of the speaker who will deliver the statement at the NGO/NHRI list of speakers desk in Room XX 24 hours preceding the relevant meeting.