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
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
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
UN Watch oral statement UN Human Rights Council, 30th Session Panel on Human Rights in DPRK Delivered by Yeonmi Park Thank you Mr. President,
GENEVA, September 20, 2015 – U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power and EU foreign minister Federica Mogherini should condemn and work to reverse the appointment of Saudi
GENEVA, September 20, 2015 – U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power and EU foreign minister Federica Mogherini should condemn and work to reverse the appointment of Saudi
Left: Faisal Trad, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador in Geneva, has been elected Chair of the UN Human Rights Council panel that appoints independent experts. Right: Michael
PRESS RELEASE GENEVA, September 20, 2015 – U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power and EU foreign minister Federica Mogherini should condemn and work to reverse the appointment
PRESS RELEASE Above: Antisemitic image posted on Facebook by Majed Al-Zeer, Chairman of the Hamas-linked Palestinian Return Centre, which today is hosting an UNRWA official
Just two years ago, Egypt killed 1,000 people in one day. Now they seek a seat on the UN Security Council. Of course, they will get it. The
Just two years ago, Egypt killed 1,000 people in one day. Now they seek a seat on the UN Security Council. Of course, they will get it. The
GENEVA, Sept. 11, 2015 – The following proposed resolution to suspend Venezuela from the United Nations Human Rights Council, was submitted today by UN
GENEVA, September 11, 2015 – The United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom were asked today to take action at a UN session that