1. The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu is pleased to present its Fourth National Report to the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR WG) of the Human Rights Council at its 46th Session on 29th April–10 May 2024.
2. The Vanuatu delegation presenting Vanuatu’s third national report was led by the Minister of Justice and Community Services Hon. Don Ken, and accompanied by the Director-General and the Members of the working committee. In 2019, Vanuatu received a total of 135 recommendations during the interactive dialogue with the Working Group. Ninety-Six recommendations were supported by Vanuatu, of which there are different levels of implementation noting the global pandemic and natural disasters hindering progress.
3. This Report provides Vanuatu’s progress from January 2019 to present. It highlights the good practices and implementation measures taken to give effect to Vanuatu’s international human rights obligations and previous UPR recommendations, while noting the challenges and obstacles Vanuatu endured towards effective implementation.