UN body adopts resolution to promote economic, social, cultural rights

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UN body adopts resolution to promote economic, social, cultural rights

STORY: UN body adopts resolution to promote economic, social, cultural rights DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN-related footage 2. various of the council STORYLINE: The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for establishing a knowledge hub to consolidate best practices and know-how in promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights. The resolution, titled "Promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights within the context of addressing inequalities" and adopted without a vote, was initiated by a group of countries including China, Bolivia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, Syria and Venezuela. The resolution further called for a panel discussion during the 57th session of the Council to strengthen efforts in promoting these rights. Emphasizing the impact of inequalities and discrimination on human rights, the resolution underscores the urgent need to all

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