Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.
Impact
By endorsing the recommendations from the UPR, SR124 has the potential to influence state policies and practices related to human rights. This includes aligning local laws and regulations with international human rights standards, thus enhancing the protection of rights within the state. The resolution positions Hawaii as a proactive participant in the global dialogue regarding human rights and sets a framework for local officials to utilize these recommendations in transforming community practices and policies.
Summary
Senate Resolution 124 (SR124) aims to support the implementation of recommendations from all cycles of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, specifically as they pertain to the State of Hawaii. The resolution emphasizes the importance of human rights and fundamental freedoms as core values both in the United States and globally. It encourages communities and civil society to actively engage in human rights initiatives, advocating for the recognition and realization of human rights for all individuals.
Contention
While the resolution promotes a supportive framework for human rights, it may face contention regarding its implementation. Critics may argue about the practicalities of aligning state laws with various international recommendations, which could introduce conflicts with existing state policies. Additionally, there may be concerns about the resources required for effective engagement in this UPR process and the degree of commitment from local officials and community organizations needed to ensure successful advocacy and implementation of the recommendations.
Same As
Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.
Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.
Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.
Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.
Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.