A/HRC/17/2
VI. Universal periodic review
248. Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 60/251, Human Rights Council resolution
5/1 and President’s statements 8/1 and 9/2 on modalities and practices for the universal
periodic review process, the Council considered the outcome of the reviews conducted
during the tenth session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review.
A.
Consideration of universal periodic review outcomes
249. In accordance with paragraph 4.3 of President’s statement 8/1, the section below
contains a summary of the views expressed on the outcome by States under review,
Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council, as well as general comments
made by other relevant stakeholders before the adoption of the outcome by the Council in
plenary session.
Nauru
250. The review of Nauru was held on 24 January 2011 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on
the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Nauru in accordance with the annex to
resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/NRU/1 and A/HRC/WG.6/10/NRU/1/
Corr.1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/10/NRU/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/10/NRU/3).
251. At its 15th meeting, on 7 June 2011, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review of Nauru (see section C below).
252. The outcome of the review of Nauru comprised the report of the Working Group on
the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/17/3), the views of Nauru concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented
before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not
sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also
A/HRC/17/3/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome
253. Nauru expressed its commitment to promoting human rights and participating in
both domestic and international forums in this regard, and would endeavour to take the
measures proposed to address the concerns highlighted by other States.
254. While having accepted the majority of the recommendations, Nauru lacked the
necessary resources and capacity to implement fully all of them. Nauru was unable to
accept a number of recommendations calling for ratification of or accession to international
treaties, as they were currently beyond its national resources. Though not being a party to
these instruments, Nauru was willing to consider the incorporation of fundamental
principles into its policies and laws.
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