United Nations
Issue 23: The 55th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights
The 55th session of the annual United Nations Commission on Human Rights will take place in Geneva from March 22 – April 30. The Commission
March 10, 1999
A. Primary Categories
Human Rights
Issue 22: The temporary moratorium on hiring more French and Canadian defense lawyers for the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Late last year, the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda placed a temporary moratorium on hiring any more court-appointed French and Canadian defense lawyers. At
February 24, 1999
Burundi
Issue 21: Amnesty International’s report to the upcoming UN Commission on Human Rights
Amnesty International’s report to the upcoming UN Commission on Human Rights calls on the Commission to give priority attention to countries where human rights abuses
February 10, 1999
United Nations
Issue 20: The evolution in the legitimacy of the use of force according to international law
The world’s reluctance to act in the face of continuing military aggression in Kosovo prompts a consideration of the evolution in the legitimacy of the
January 27, 1999
China
Issue 19: China’s recent widely-reported human rights violations
In the past month, China has committed several widely-reported human rights violations. Xu Wenli, Qin Yongmin, and Wang Yucai were sentenced to 13, 12, and
January 13, 1999
United Nations
Issue 18: Evaluating three recent organizational developments within the UN system
This year, the Secretary-General has advocated fundamental organizational reform of the UN. Since this is the last edition of The Wednesday Watch for 1998, let’s
December 16, 1998
Israel
Issue 17: 21st annual UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
November 29th marked the 21st annual UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. UN headquarters in New York, Geneva, and Vienna were turned
December 2, 1998
Israel
UN Watch Position Paper on the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights In Gaza (OHCHR-GAZA): UN Watch Supports the Mandate and Functions of OHCHR-GAZA and Encourages Full Funding of the Office by the International Community
Executive Summary: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Gaza (OHCHR-Gaza), now completing its second year of operation, is a project worth
November 2, 1998
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Issue 14: An UN conference on Shari’ah and human rights; and Annan calles upon American conservatives to “exercise common sense” in their approach to UN-US relations
* On November 9-10 in Geneva, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in consultation with the Organization of the Islamic Conference, will
October 21, 1998
United Nations
Issue 13: Should the role of the Security Council expand to encompass questions of economic, socialand cultural rights?
Many Member States have recently expressed a desire for a wider, more open and inclusive Security Council. On Monday, the Secretary-General made reference to a
October 7, 1998
United Nations
Issue 12: The Bloated Agenda of the 53rd Session of the General Assembly
Today, all 185 members of the UN are gathering in New York for the start of the 53rd session of the General Assembly. Analysis:
September 9, 1998
United Nations
Issue 11: Earlier Reports of Mismanagement within the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees Appear to have been Unwarranted
Reports of mismanagement within the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) seem to have been rebutted, and they have not derailed the candidacy of High
August 26, 1998