Human Rights Council Concludes its General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention Format 15 March 2021 The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its general debate on human rights situations that require the Council's attention. Some speakers said civil space was shrinking across the world as human rights defenders, protestors and journalists were facing ever-more hostile environments. Some speakers emphasised that the promotion and protection of human rights must comply with the principles of State sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and n...