Lithuanian experts working in international organisations – a major achievement of the country
On January 24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius met in Vilnius with the Lithuanian experts taking leadership positions in the United Nations (UN) committees and working in the UN system. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dalia Leinartė, a member of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Prof. Jonas Ruškus, a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Prof. Dainius Pūras, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, and Prof. Justinas Žilinskas, a member of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission.
“We can be proud of the active contribution and work of the Lithuanian experts in the committees of the UN system. The fact that our national experts are elected for leadership positions in the committees or re-elected for the second term demonstrates their professionalism and international recognition,” said Linkevičius.
“Thanks to you, Lithuania gains better visibility in the important international human rights institutions, which once again underlines our country's contribution to the consolidation of human rights on a global scale,” emphasised the head of diplomacy.
“We must continue working together, seeking that even more Lithuanian specialists could apply their skills and experience in the activities of international organisations,” said Linkevičius.
The Minister noted that the international experience of the Lithuanian experts enhanced the profile and visibility of the Lithuanian universities.
“Your contribution and assistance will be crucial when Lithuania stands for election to the Human Rights Council for the term 2022-2024,” said the Minister.
Prof. Leinartė and Prof. Ruškus are members of the UN Convention Committees with their main functions being review of the state reports and personal complaints, conduction of research in separate countries and preparation of general thematic comments. Prof. Pūras, as the UN Special Rapporteur, prepares and presents the annual activity report to the UN Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly, monitors the rights to health situation in the countries, compiles reports and communicates with the respective states or interested parties on any possible violations of the right to health. In October 2016, Prof. Žilinskas prepared and on behalf of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission made a statement during the meeting of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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