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Several also highlighted climate change and rising sea levels as threats to livelihoods and the enjoyment of rights."},{"key":"palestinian-human-rights","label":"Palestinian Rights and Occupation","description":"Speakers raised violations in Gaza and the West Bank and called for civilian protection, accountability, and respect for Palestinian self-determination. Statements also addressed displacement, settlement expansion, annexation, reconstruction, and prospects for a just peace."},{"key":"universal-periodic-review","label":"Universal Periodic Review","description":"Delegations reaffirmed the Universal Periodic Review as a mechanism for equal scrutiny and constructive dialogue among States. They stressed implementing accepted recommendations through national action plans, institutional coordination, and sustained follow-up."},{"key":"civil-society-participation","label":"Civil Society Participation and Protection","description":"Statements emphasized safe, meaningful participation by civil society, human rights defenders, national human rights institutions, and affected communities. Speakers raised concerns about shrinking civic space, intimidation, reprisals, and transnational repression."},{"key":"technical-assistance-capacity","label":"Technical Assistance and Capacity Building","description":"Delegations advocated practical support to help States translate human rights obligations into stronger institutions, laws, and services. Many emphasized assistance aligned with national priorities and improved support for developing countries and small States."},{"key":"accountability-independent-mechanisms","label":"Accountability and Independent Human Rights Mechanisms","description":"Speakers highlighted special procedures, investigative bodies, and international courts as tools for documenting violations, preserving evidence, preventing atrocities, and combating impunity. They also emphasized safeguarding the independence and integrity of human rights experts and mechanisms."}]}}