The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, today highlighted the need for Egypt to ensure that its draft laws conform to international human rights standards and respond to the aspiration of its people, as the country looks to progress in its democratic transition.
Ki-moon recalled recent concerns by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, over the draft law on association, which she felt to place restrictions on civil society organisations, especially those focused on human rights.
Ban Ki-moon reiterated today that any new draft law on associations must confirm to international human rights standards, and respond to the aspirations of the people.