Human rights

Australia is gravely concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Nicaragua, including reprisals against Indigenous leaders and women’s rights organisations.

Australia welcomes Qatar’s progress to legislate labour reforms since its last review, including for the abolition of the kafala system, enforcement of a minimum monthly wage and establishment of worker redress schemes.

Australia is deeply concerned by continued reports of serious human rights violations and abuses, particularly in ongoing conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regional states.

Australia welcomes Equatorial Guinea’s abolition of the death penalty for ordinary crimes since its last review.

Australia welcomes Costa Rica’s response to irregular migration through the provision of emergency healthcare and schooling to migrants.

Australia welcomes Brunei Darussalam‘s commitment to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the increase in female representation in government and the granting of citizenship to over 4,500 stateless long-term residents since its last review.

The DPRK delegate referring to people as “human scum” is abhorrent and falls far, far short of the dignified language required and expected in this body.

Australia welcomes the progress made by Dominica since its last review, including the decision by Dominica’s High Court to decriminalise same-sex relations.

Australia welcomes Bhutan’s successful conduct of the 2024 national elections and its ongoing efforts to promote and protect human rights.

Australia welcomes Portugal’s adoption of legislation and national action plans since its last review to combat domestic violence and prioritise the investigation of alleged crimes perpetrated by law enforcement officers.