Human rights record

Tonga’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

Tonga is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming 43rd session from 1 to 12 May 2023.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Tonga’s first, second and third UPR reviews took place in May 2008, January 2013, and January 2018, respectively.