Issue 78: The 58th Session of the Commission on Human Rights
The 58th Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights begins on 18 March. The Commission’s purpose is to promote human rights and respect for
March 13, 2002
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Issue 77: The Composition of the Commission on Human Rights
The Commission on Human Rights, the central human rights event on the UN calendar, is due to commence its annual six-week session on 18 March.
February 27, 2002
Issue 76: Negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
The UN General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism is deadlocked in its negotiations on a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. At issue is Article
February 6, 2002
Issue 75: Syria’s First Statement as a Member of the Security Council
Syrian Ambassador Fayssal Mekdad, in his country’s maiden speech to the UN Security Council, compared the terror attacks on the World Trade Center to Israel’s
January 23, 2002
Issue 74: Anti-Israel Politicization at the UN
UN Watch Chairman, Ambassador Alfred H. Moses, reminded the world about the abuse of Israel at the United Nations in an opinion piece, published 8
January 9, 2002
Issue 72: Special Issue Commemorating Human Rights Day
Today, 10 December, is Human Rights Day. Analysis: AIDS is a major global threat to human security. As the enjoyment of human rights is predicated
December 10, 2001
Issue 70: The 25th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
On 29 November, the United Nations will observe the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People for the 25th straight year. Analysis: The
November 21, 2001
Issue 69: Defining Terrorism at the UN
Terrorism still eludes definition at the United Nations. This week’s discussions about such a definition at the UN General Assembly’s Sixth (Legal) Committee appear to
November 7, 2001
Issue 67: The 48th Session of the Trade and Development Board
The Trade and Development Board of UNCTAD convened in October its 48th Session Analysis: The UN Conference on Trade and Development has worked to avoid
October 11, 2001
Issue 66: UN Leaders Condemn the Terrorist Attacks on New York and Washington, DC
UN leaders issued strong condemnations of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC. Analysis: Following the terror assaults in New York and Washington,
September 20, 2001
Antisemitism
AP cites UN Watch: “Heavy security precautions taken for UN racism conference in South Africa”
August 28, 2001 Tuesday JOHANNESBURG (AP) As part of tight security preparations, South African authorities will declare a no-fly zone over the sprawling convention centre
August 28, 2001
Issue 64: The Draft Declaration of the World Conference against Racism
The ‘Group of 21,’ a drafting committee for the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR), has released the latest draft
July 11, 2001