United nations a

III. Promotion and protection of all human rights,
civil, political, economic, social and cultural
rights, including the right to development

A. Panels

Panel on human rights voluntary goals and general debate

138. At the 7th meeting, on 5 March 2008, pursuant to resolution 6/26, a panel discussion on human rights voluntary goals was held, during which the following panellists made statements: Andrew Clapham; Abdelwahed Radi; Mahinda Samarasinghe; Paulo Vannuchi; and Gianni Vernetti.

139. In the ensuing general debate at the same meeting, the following made statements:

(a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Cuba, France, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Palestine³ (on behalf of the Group of Arab States), Republic of Korea, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Uruguay;

(b) Observers for the following States: Algeria, Argentina, Colombia, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal, Singapore;

(c) Observer for a non-governmental organization: CIVICUS.

140. At the same meeting, Mr. Radi, Mr. Samarasinghe and Mr. Vannuchi made concluding remarks.