Vietnam’s recent ratification of both the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a crucial and welcome step. The EU stands ready to assist Vietnam in the full implementation of these key human rights Conventions.
The EU encourages all countries worldwide to ratify these Conventions and to respect their provisions.
February 22, 2015
Statement by the Spokesperson on the ratification by Vietnam of two key human rights conventions
by Defend the Defenders • [Human Rights]
EEAS, Feb 13, 2015
Vietnam’s recent ratification of both the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a crucial and welcome step. The EU stands ready to assist Vietnam in the full implementation of these key human rights Conventions.
The EU encourages all countries worldwide to ratify these Conventions and to respect their provisions.
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