A/HRC/16/18 Introduction 1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its ninth session from 1 to 12 November 2010. The review of Lebanon was held at the 15th meeting on 10 November 2010. The delegation of Lebanon was headed by Ambassador William Habib, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At its 17th meeting held on 12 November 2010, the Working Group adopted the report on Lebanon. 2. On 21 June 2010, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Lebanon: Chile, Malaysia and Nigeria. 3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to resolution 5/1, the following documents were issued for the review of Lebanon: (a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/LBN/1); (b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/LBN/2); (c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/LBN/3). 4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was transmitted to Lebanon through the troika. These questions are available on the extranet of the UPR. I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process 5. During the interactive dialogue, 49 delegations made statements. A number of delegations thanked Lebanon for its constructive participation, openness and willingness to cooperate in the universal periodic review process and acknowledged Lebanon’s efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights and challenges the country faced. Active dialogue with civil society during the preparation of the national report was positively noted. Additional statements which could not be delivered during the interactive dialogue owing to time constraints are posted on the Extranet of the universal periodic review when available1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. A. Presentation by the State under review 6. In his opening remarks the head of delegation noted Lebanon’s commitment in the Constitution to the UDHR and its contribution to the drafting of this instrument. He stated that the UPR was an effective tool to promote human rights globally. At the national level, it stimulated efforts to develop conditions on the ground as well as self- criticism. 7. In preparing the national report, Lebanon had adopted an inclusive and consultative approach. It had been produced with contributions from focal points in all Ministries and 1 Argentina, Chad, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Ghana, Holy See, Indonesia, Latvia, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Sweden. 3