52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council – Department of State
Today begins the UN Human Rights Council's 52nd regular session. The United States returned to the body in January 2022 as a full member, … Read more: 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council – Department of StateContinue Reading
Ukraine briefing: Yellen visits Kyiv; U.N. Human Rights Council condemns Russian aggression
27 urged countries to stand united and condemned Russia for violating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (Video: The Washington Post). Read more: Ukraine briefing: Yellen visits Kyiv; U.N. Human Rights Council condemns Russian aggressionContinue Reading
No single template can secure human rights: China's foreign minister – Europe – CGTN
"Human rights for all is the shared pursuit of humanity. Meanwhile, countries vary from one another in historical background, cultural heritage, … Read more: No single template can secure human rights: China's foreign minister – Europe – CGTNContinue Reading
Russia's invasion triggers "most massive violations of human rights" – UN chief – Ukrinform
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered "the most massive violations of human rights we are living [through] today," United Nations … Read more: Russia's invasion triggers "most massive violations of human rights" – UN chief – UkrinformContinue Reading
4 Unionists Honored with Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Awards – AFGE
Each year, the Women's and Fair Practices Departments awards the Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Award to four dedicated trade unionists who … Read more: 4 Unionists Honored with Augusta Y. Thomas Civil Rights Awards – AFGEContinue Reading
Russia's Ukraine Invasion Dominates at UN Human Rights Council
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna speaks during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, … Read more: Russia's Ukraine Invasion Dominates at UN Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
Russia in firing line at top UN rights, disarmament meets – France 24
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered the most massive violations of human rights we are living today," UN chief Antonio Guterres told … Read more: Russia in firing line at top UN rights, disarmament meets – France 24Continue Reading
'Senseless Invasion': UN Rights Session Begins With Scathing Criticism Of Russia Over Ukraine War
The United Nations Human Rights Council has kicked off a new session in Geneva with sharp criticism of Russia for its full-scale invasion on … Read more: 'Senseless Invasion': UN Rights Session Begins With Scathing Criticism Of Russia Over Ukraine WarContinue Reading
UN secretary-general knocks 'climate-wrecking corporations' in human rights remarks
“I welcome moves towards accountability for human rights abuses at the national and regional levels, including those committed by the private … Read more: UN secretary-general knocks 'climate-wrecking corporations' in human rights remarksContinue Reading
The new antisemitism of human rights – JNS.org
Credit: Loredana Sangiuliano/Shutterstock. Featured Column. Fiamma Nirenstein. The new antisemitism of human rights. People think they are … Read more: The new antisemitism of human rights – JNS.orgContinue Reading
Many Walk Out As Iran's FM Ruffles Feathers At UN Meeting
Tens of participants at the UN Human Rights Council walked out when the Islamic Republic's foreign minister spoke at the 52nd session of the body … Read more: Many Walk Out As Iran's FM Ruffles Feathers At UN MeetingContinue Reading
Address to the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
As we mark the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this year, it is a moment to reflect on the progress that our global … Read more: Address to the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
The climate emergency at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights | OpenGlobalRights
The Inter-American Court will likely be the first regional human rights tribunal to develop an advisory opinion on the climate emergency, … Read more: The climate emergency at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council, February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement – GOV.UK
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine and restore human rights, within its own borders … Read more: UN Human Rights Council, February 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement – GOV.UKContinue Reading
HRC52: Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights … – FIDH
February 27, 2023. At the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February, States will consider a resolution extending the mandate of the … Read more: HRC52: Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights … – FIDHContinue Reading