Third Committee, 40th plenary meeting - General…

-  Promotion and protection of human rights - Item 71

-  Implementation of human rights instruments - Item 71 (a)

-  Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms - Item 71 (b)

-  Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives - Item 71 (c)

-  Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action - Item 71 (d)

Introductory statements:

• Beatriz Miranda Galarza, Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen's disease) and their family members
• Nicolas Levrat, Special Rapporteur on minority issues
• Graeme Reid, Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity