Human Rights
Saudis Win Seat on Third UN Women’s Rights Body
GENEVA, June 18, 2018 – UN Watch today expressed grave concern that Saudi Arabia, considered by many to be the most misogynistic regime in the
June 18, 2018
United Nations
Israel
UN Resolution on Gaza Emboldens Hamas
June 13, 2018 – The UN General Assembly adopted yet another one-sided resolution condemning Israel’s “excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate force” in responding to violent attacks
June 15, 2018
Israel
Nikki Haley rips pro-Hamas U.N. resolution on Gaza
Remarks at a UN General Assembly Special Session on the Situation in Gaza Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations New York
June 14, 2018
Israel
WHO Singles Out Israel at Annual Meeting
GENEVA, May 31, 2018 – Belgium, France, Spain and other EU States voted for a UN resolution, co-sponsored by the Arab group of States and
May 31, 2018
Israel
Nikki Haley: 'Outrageous' for Security Council to fail to condemn Hamas rocket attacks against Israeli civilians
U.N. Security Council Emergency Meeting on Gaza Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley May 30, 2018 Thank you, Madam President, and thank you, Special Coordinator
May 30, 2018
Syria
Highlights: Democracies attack as Syria takes over UN disarmament conference
As the Assad regime took over the presidency of the UN’s top disarmament forum today, democracies clashed with the Syrian chair. Highlights below. REGIMES CONGRATULATE
May 29, 2018
Syria
What we’re asking democracies to do as Syria begins presidency of UN disarmament forum
GENEVA, May 29, 2018 – The non-governmental monitoring group UN Watch, leader of the global campaign to protest Syria’s presidency of the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament (CD), released the following
May 29, 2018
Syria
Democracies slam Syria's presidency of UN disarmament conference
Responding to the protest campaign and appeal of UN Watch, democracies have strongly protested Syria’s take-over of the presidency of the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament.
May 29, 2018
United Nations
Why the UN Needs Accountability: Recent Sexual Abuse Cases
Recent revelations on sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment within the UN and related international aid organizations underscore the need for accountability. Following are several news
May 28, 2018
Syria
U.S. calls on Syria to 'stand down' from presidency of UN disarmament forum, asks Russia for help
GENEVA, May 25, 2018 – The U.S. called on Russia to pressure Syria to “stand down” from the presidency of the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament which the Assad regime is
May 25, 2018
Syria
UN chief hopes Syria's presidency of top disarmament forum won't have "negative impact"
GENEVA, May 25, 2018 – After delivering a speech yesterday in Geneva on disarmament, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres expressed the hope that Syria’s
May 25, 2018
Syria
Transcript: Syria denies chemical weapons attacks, defends presidency of UN disarmament forum
Debate in UN Conference on Disarmament May 22, 2018 Full 1-hour audio recording Click here for petition https://unwatch.org/wp-admin/post-new.php Highlights related to Syria’s upcoming presidency of
May 24, 2018