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The Chinese government has said it will work with the international community to further enrich practices in human rights protection, improve global human rights governance, and together build a community with a shared future for humanity.
This came as the government said over 300 participants attended the recent exhibition co-hosted by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Chinese Government.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, while speaking about the event during a press conference in Beijing, China, said China will once again propose a resolution on accessibility at the session of the Human Rights Council.
“We stand ready to work with the international community to further enrich practices in human rights protection, improve global human rights governance, and together build a community with a shared future for humanity,” Guo said.
The event, which took place on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council, was themed “Accessibility for All”.
Guo stated that the exhibition brought together more than 300 guests, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, permanent representatives of various countries, heads of international organisations and media representatives.
He also said the exhibition offered a comprehensive look at China’s practices in advancing “accessibility for all” in areas such as technology, culture, employment and the rule of law.
“The event was warmly received, with guests trying out cutting-edge smart assistive devices and viewing artworks by persons with disabilities,” he disclosed.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson further said that building a barrier-free environment was an important part of human rights protection.
“In October 2024, the 57th session of the Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution proposed by China, on behalf of 30 countries, titled ‘Promoting accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all.’ Holding this exhibition is an important step in implementing that resolution. This year marks the first anniversary of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping and the third anniversary of the implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Building of a Barrier-free Environment,” he stated.
