Joint NGO statement to UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, 7th Session re: traditional values

HRC Resolution 16/3, « Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better understanding of traditional values of humankind » stresses that « traditions shall not be invoked to justify harmful practices violating universal human rights norms and standards. » In order to gain such an understanding, the Advisory Committee must discuss both the negative and positive ways in which « traditional values » affect the promotion and protection of human rights.