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Outcome Report: Rigi Retreat on the Future of the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Body System

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The treaty body system is facing unprecedented challenges due to the UN liquidity crisis, resulting in cancelled sessions, delayed reviews and growing backlogs. At the same time, extensive work has identified opportunities to strengthen its effectiveness and sustainability. Against this backdrop, the Rigi Retreat brought together key stakeholders to discuss practical reform options and identify the next steps for the future of the treaty body system.