A/HRC/57/10 Introduction 1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its forty-sixth session from 29 April to 10 May 2024. The review of Vanuatu was held at the 7th meeting, on 2 May 2024. The delegation of Vanuatu was headed by the Minister of Justice and Community Services, John Amos Vacher. At its 16th meeting, held on 8 May 2024, the Working Group adopted the report on Vanuatu. 2. On 10 January 2024, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Vanuatu: Lithuania, Sudan and United Arab Emirates. 3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21, the following documents were issued for the review of Vanuatu: (a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with paragraph 15 (a);1 (b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b); 2 (c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c). 3 4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Belgium, Canada, Germany, Liechtenstein, Portugal, on behalf of the Group of Friends on national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up, Slovenia, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America was transmitted to Vanuatu through the troika. These questions are available on the website of the universal periodic review. I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process A. Presentation by the State under review 5. The delegation expressed gratitude to the States that had made the 135 recommendations during the third universal periodic review cycle. Of those recommendations, 96 had been supported by Vanuatu; they had formed the basis of reporting for the fourth cycle. 6. Vanuatu thanked all the countries that had supported it in its global fight against climate change. The efforts undertaken by Vanuatu and its partners as part of the International Court of Justice Climate Diplomacy Program represented a significant advancement towards seeking resolution through legal channels. 7. The previous four and a half years had presented significant challenges to the Government in terms of fulfilling its human rights obligations. From navigating the complexities of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to enduring the devastating impact of four category 4–5 tropical cyclones between 2020 and 2023, the nation had faced immense trials. Those events had not only displaced people but had also strained resources and funding, redirecting focus towards emergency response and recovery efforts. Nevertheless, Vanuatu remained steadfast in its commitment to upholding its intrinsic values and the dignity of the State. Its foundation, rooted in its cultural, traditional and religious heritage, had empowered it to repeatedly overcome adversity. 8. The delegation acknowledged all the stakeholders who had worked on the national report, including members of the National Human Rights Committee, which comprised 1 2 3 2 A/HRC/WG.6/46/VUT/1. A/HRC/WG.6/46/VUT/2. A/HRC/WG.6/46/VUT/3. GE.24-09741