Human Rights Committee 2025-2028: Mr. DELBE Zirignon Constant , Committed to Promoting Human Rights
On May 29, 2024, the elections for the members of the Human Rights Committee will be held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Mr. Zirignon Constant Delbe, the candidate from Côte d'Ivoire, stands with a clear vision and firm commitments to strengthen the protection of human rights on an international scale.
Through this candidacy, Côte d'Ivoire reaffirms its commitment to the promotion of human rights, as evidenced by its adherence to the majority of United Nations Conventions on this crucial issue. Its constant engagement, recognized on the international stage, is illustrated by its successive re-elections to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the most recent of which was in June 2023.
At the national level, Côte d'Ivoire has adopted a significant law on the promotion and protection of human rights defenders, demonstrating its strong commitment to this cause.
To share this experience internationally, the Ivorian government has chosen to present the candidacy of Mr. Delbe, one of Côte d'Ivoire's most experienced magistrates in human rights.
A Long History of Commitment to Human Rights
Mr. Delbe has always been deeply committed to the defense of human rights. His interest in this cause dates back to his student years when the Ivorian Human Rights League, the first NGO dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights in Côte d'Ivoire, was founded. His career as a judge, marked by an unwavering commitment to delivering justice in accordance with the law, led him to pursue specialized training in human rights, obtaining a Master's degree in International Human Rights Law from the Catholic University of Louvain in 2004.
Expertise in Service of the Human Rights Committee
Proud of Côte d'Ivoire's commitment to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its Optional Protocols since 1992, Mr. Delbe aims to leverage his experience and knowledge to strengthen the Human Rights Committee. His candidacy is supported by the Ivorian government, recognizing the importance of his past contributions and his future potential.
Key Commitments for the 2025-2028 Term
1. Addressing Individual Complaints
Mr. Delbe is committed to efficiently handling the numerous individual communications awaiting decisions. His goal is to ensure that each complaint receives prompt and fair attention so that victims of human rights violations obtain justice without undue delay.
2. Strengthening the Committee's Secretariat
He advocates for increasing the resources and capacities of the Committee's Secretariat. This initiative aims to optimize internal processes and more effectively manage communications and state reports, thereby enhancing the Committee's overall efficiency.
3. Cooperation with National Jurisdictions
Mr. Delbe proposes to strengthen cooperation between the Committee and the national courts of member states. By improving the capacity of national judges to understand and apply the Committee's jurisprudence, he aims to ensure better management of human rights violations from the first instance.
4. Simplifying Reporting Procedures
He seeks to generalize the adoption of simplified procedures for the submission of state reports. By promoting the use of artificial intelligence, Mr. Delbe aspires to facilitate the preparation of reports, especially for states with limited capacities.
5. Enhancing Cooperation Between Treaty Bodies
Finally, he promotes increased cooperation between the various treaty bodies, aiming to harmonize efforts and address common issues in a coordinated manner. This approach seeks to improve the coherence and effectiveness of human rights policies globally.
A Call for Support
Côte d'Ivoire solicits the invaluable support of all member states of the United Nations during the elections on May 29, 2024, in New York. With your support, Mr. Zirignon Constant Delbe is determined to realize this vision and implement an ambitious program to strengthen the protection of human rights worldwide. Together, we can advance the cause of human rights and ensure fair justice for all.
