Egypt secures unanimous Human Rights Council support for humanitarian worker protection resolution

Adopted unanimously during the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council, the resolution addresses the global increase in armed conflicts, which has led to more attacks on humanitarian workers and hindered aid delivery to civilians. The resolution emphasizes that protecting humanitarian workers and ensuring safe, rapid, and unimpeded humanitarian access are international law obligations and crucial for human rights and alleviating suffering in conflict zones. It received co-sponsorship from 65 countries across various geographical groups, indicating growing international consensus on strengthening humanitarian protection.

This initiative highlights Egypt's commitment to enhancing dialogue on human rights and contributing to the international human rights system.