UN Human Rights Expert Visits Suriname
Meetings with Stakeholders
Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin and his staff in conversation with Cecilia Bailliet, independent United Nations (UN) expert in the field of human rights.
During her visit to Suriname, the United Nations independent expert on human rights, Cecilia Bailliet, will meet with several stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives.
Preparation for UN Human Rights Council Report
Bailliet paid a courtesy call on Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Albert Ramdin, and her visit will help her prepare a report to be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in June this year.
About Cecilia Bailliet
Bailliet was appointed in 2023 by the UN Human Rights Council as an independent expert with the mandate to report on countries’ situations in human rights and international solidarity. Her work includes studying rights closely linked to international solidarity’s fundamental values.
Suriname’s Commitment to Human Rights
The ministry said that during the meeting, Ramdin noted that Suriname remains committed to protecting and promoting human rights and is currently working on establishing an independent Human Rights Institute.
Bailliet’s Visit to Suriname
Bailliet’s one-week visit to Suriname is essential to the UN independent expert’s mandate. She will provide direct, first-hand information and visit Indigenous and tribal communities, including the Palumeu.
Conclusion
The visit by Cecilia Bailliet is an important step in promoting human rights in Suriname and providing a report to the UN Human Rights Council.
FAQs
* Who is Cecilia Bailliet?
+ Cecilia Bailliet is the United Nations independent expert on human rights.
* What is the purpose of Bailliet’s visit to Suriname?
+ Bailliet’s visit is to meet with stakeholders and gather information to prepare a report to be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in June.
* What is Suriname’s commitment to human rights?
+ Suriname remains committed to protecting and promoting human rights and is currently working on establishing an independent Human Rights Institute.