UN Rights Chief Must Oppose Erdogan's Purge of Judges, Defend Rule of Law
GENEVA, July 18, 2016 — A Geneva-based human rights group today called on the UN’s top human rights official and the world body’s experts
July 18, 2016
Country
Issue 598: UK, France, Germany Aid Israel in Opposing Palestinian UNESCO Bid to Deny Jewish ties to Western Wall
Click here for video of UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer’s i24 interview on UNESCO GENEVA, July 12, 2016 — The UK, France and Germany
July 12, 2016
South Africa's troubling stance on gay rights
SOUTH AFRICA, often dubbed the “rainbow nation,” has come under increased criticism this week following its decision to abstain from a key vote in support
July 8, 2016
Egypt
Sisi’s Egypt replaces Saudis as chair of UN rights panel
PRESS RELEASE — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today: UNHRC to confirm nominees of Egyptian-led panel Agnes Callamard appointed UN expert on summary executions by panel chaired by
July 8, 2016
All States Should Freeze North Korean Regime Assets
UN Watch pursues global campaign after U.S. imposes sanctions on dictator GENEVA, July 7, 2016 — UN Watch today called on all countries to follow the U.S.
July 8, 2016
Turkey cloaks rights abuses with UN activities: others let them
GENEVA, July 7, 2016 — Turkey played a key role as co-sponsor of the U.N.’s “internet freedom” resolution, even as it censors and shuts down
July 7, 2016
Human Rights Council Suspended After Russian Obstruction
GENEVA, July 4—In extraordinary scenes Friday, Choi Kyong-lim — the Korean Ambassador currently serving as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council —
July 4, 2016
This Council must bring to an end the abuses of the Government of Burundi
Statement by UN Watch Item 10 General Debate UNHRC 32nd Session, 30 June 2016 Delivered by Mr. David Lando Thank you, Mr. President. UN Watch
June 30, 2016
Sri Lanka's progress not a replacement for justice and accountability
Statement by UN Watch General Debate – Item 2 UNHRC 32nd Session, 29 June 2016 Delivered by Ms. Maia Dombey d Thank you, Mr. President.
June 29, 2016
There must be accountability for the Ukraine conflict
Statement by UN Watch ID on Ukraine UNHRC 32nd Session, 29 June 2016 Delivered by Ms. Anna Volosinad Thank you, Mr. President. UN Watch appreciates
June 29, 2016
Yazidi MP Vian Dakhil Addresses UN Human Rights Council on Genocide Report
English video | Arabic video GENEVA, June 24, 2016 — Iraqi MP Vian Dakhil, whose impassioned plea in the Iraqi Parliament brought the plight of the
June 24, 2016
UN: Venezuela fails to silence political prisoners' appeal for amnesty
GENEVA, June 24, 2016 — Venezuela was overruled by the chair of the UN human rights council today, when its delegate interrupted a UN speech
June 24, 2016