Human Rights
Iran Interrupts U.N. Racism Session
Iranians interrupt U.N racism session GENEVA, Switzerland, April 23 (UPI) — A human rights group says members of the Iranian delegation disrupted its speech Thursday
April 28, 2009
Iran
Durban
Iranian representatives attempting intimidation of activists
There are reports that Iranian representatives and front groups have tried to intimidate activists at Durban II, but they have failed to silence any voices.
April 22, 2009
Durban
Ahmadinejad speaks at Durban II; EU walks out
During Iranian President Ahmadinejad‘s address to the Durban Review Conference, representatives of the European Union and other delegations admirably left the chamber in protest when he accused Western countries
April 20, 2009
Durban
True voice of Iran preempts Ahmadinejad at Durban II
Just moments before Iranian President Ahmadinejad was set to address the Durban Review Conference today, another gathering in the Palais des Nations challenged the U.N.
April 20, 2009
Durban
Day Before Ahmadinejad to Address UN Racism Conference, Iranian Ex-Prisoner Ahmed Batebi to Appear at NGO Human Rights Summit
PRESS RELEASE Geneva Human Rights Summit on April 19th Geneva, Switzerland – The day before Iran’s President Ahmadinejad addresses the UN Durban Review Conference on
April 17, 2009
Durban
Issue 189: UN Watch Blasts Sudan on ‘Racist Murder’, Iran on Persecuting Gays
UN Watch Blasts Sudan on ‘Racist Murder’, Iran on Persecuting Gays YouTube video of debate now available: click here (3 mins.) Summary of Recent Debate at
April 11, 2009
Durban
Iran attempts domination of racism debate
In today’s afternoon meeting of the Durban II working group at the U.N. Human Rights Council, Iran was extremely active, proposing amendments and language changes
April 7, 2009
Durban
Iran concerned about pre-Durban II human rights summit featuring former prisoner Ahmed Batebi
Speaking today at a working group for Durban II at the U.N. Human Rights Council, Iran voiced its concern about an upcoming Geneva summit of
April 6, 2009
Antisemitism
UN Chief Urged to Denounce Durban 2 Holocaust Denial
PRESS RELEASE Geneva, January 23, 2009 — UN Watch, an independent non-govermental organization headquartered in Geneva, today called on UN chief Ban Ki-moon and human rights high
January 23, 2009
Human Rights
Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi again slams Swiss FM Calmy-Rey for meeting Ahmadinejad
It is rare when the UN hosts an event that speaks truth to power. But that is exactly what happened in Geneva today when Iranian
December 11, 2008
Afghanistan
UN to Vote on Key Human Rights Resolution for Iranian Victims
A critical resolution for Iran’s victims of gross human rights violations recently passed a key United Nations committee, and within weeks will be decided upon by the
December 1, 2008
Iran
Libya Preaches to Durban II on Racism Against Maids, as Qaddafi Jr. Arrested for Beating Maids
Many newspapers over the past few weeks have reported on Libya’s hostile measures against Switzerland and its citizens. Few, though, have noted the irony of
August 7, 2008