Without the two-thirds vote, the risk is that the worst abusers will continue to be elected.
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My biggest concern is that it would be a divisive factor in the negotiations.Peggy Hicks
The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority.
Peggy Hicks
In the case of Sudan, the Sudanese government's presence on the commission meant that African states and others watered down language that human rights groups around the world thought appropriate to address crimes against humanity.
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The possibility that a small number of states with deeply troubling human rights records could block the creation of a more effective human rights body is not only ironic, it is disgraceful.
Peggy Hicks
Human rights victims around the world have been anxiously watching this summit, and their focus will now shift to the General Assembly.
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