Libya
Libya should ensure the full respect of all human rights
Statement by UN Watch UNHRC 30th Session Agenda Item 6, Adoption of Libya UPR report 25 September 2015 Delivered by Maygane Janin Thank you, Mr.
September 25, 2015
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia sponsors own UN resolution on Yemen to preempt investigation of war crimes
Saudi Arabia has sponsored its own softball UNHRC resolution on the Yemen conflict in order to supplant a Dutch-led draft resolution that would dispatch the UN
September 25, 2015
Iran
Iran submits UNHRC resolution declaring that sanctions violate human rights
Acting in its capacity as chair of the largest group of nations at the UN Human Rights Council, the Islamic Republic of Iran has just
September 25, 2015
Belarus
It is time for Belarus to demonstrate that it respects minimal international standards
Statement by UN Watch UPR Report on Belarus Agenda Item 6, UNHRC 30th Session 24 September 2015 Delivered by Mr. Samuel Talalay Thank you, Mr.
September 24, 2015
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Saudi Arabia pledged $1 million to UNHRC before winning seat
Saudi Arabia pledged $1 million to the UN human rights office before it won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council in November 2013,
September 24, 2015
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The Maldives must release former president Nasheed immediately
Statement by UN Watch UPR Report on Maldives Agenda Item 6, UNHRC 30th Session 24 September 2015 Delivered by Kimron Flicker Thank you, Mr
September 24, 2015
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia pledged $1 million to UNHRC before winning seat
Saudi Arabia pledged $1 million to the UN human rights office before it won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council in November 2013,
September 24, 2015
Saudi Arabia
How Membership on UNHRC Consultative Group Can Be Abused
Houria Es-Slami, appointed UN expert in 2014 As chair of the UNHRC Consultative Group, the Saudi government has access to unique information and influence. Certain
September 22, 2015
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Saudi chair of UNHRC panel vetted experts on women’s rights, arbitrary detention, independence of judges
UN Watch is outraged that the UN Human Rights Council chose Saudi Arabia, despite its abysmal record, to play a key role in picking the world
September 22, 2015
Saudi Arabia
Saudi chair of UNHRC panel vetted experts on women's rights, arbitrary detention, independence of judges
UN Watch is outraged that the UN Human Rights Council chose Saudi Arabia, despite its abysmal record, to play a key role in picking the world
September 22, 2015
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21-year-old North Korean Survivor Addresses UN Debate
On behalf of UN Watch, Yeonmi Park, 21-year-old North Korean survivor and human rights activist, addressed the UNHRC. Above: Ms. Park presented a copy
September 21, 2015
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Let us change North Korean lives
UN Watch oral statement UN Human Rights Council, 30th Session Panel on Human Rights in DPRK Delivered by Yeonmi Park Thank you Mr. President,
September 21, 2015