UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders praised Australia’s human rights commitment during its Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Sanders expressed condolences for the antisemitic terrorist attacks in Bondi, reaffirming solidarity against hatred. She commended Australia’s leadership in advancing humanitarian principles through the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel and the appointment of its inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People. Sanders recommended strengthening hate crime protections and adopting a National Human Rights Framework, including a National Human Rights Act. The remarks were delivered on 26 January 2026, with the speech published on 3 February 2026.
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