“Working together to forge solutions to so many of humanity’s most inhuman acts, is itself a testament to the power and progress that comes from the cooperation at the root of the United Nations and of the Human Rights Council”, the representative from the United States said as the council wrapped up a second day of its high-level segment in Geneva.

Most delegates spoke about their concerns regarding the deteriorating situation in Syria and also outlined some of the efforts their countries have taken and are still undertaking in the promotion and protection of human rights.

Beng Poblete-Enriquez reports:

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