Human Rights Council
Primary school strike prompts Iran to request urgent UN Human Rights debate
The attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School consisted of two missile strikes in quick succession that killed 168 children, mostly girls, Iranian officials say.
Violent suppression, human rights violation: UN rapporteur submits report on Iran’s Jan. protests
UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
UNHRC: Epitome of hostility and double standard - opinion
The consistent hostility, bias and double standard against Israel that typifies the international media and liberal political elements in the Western world appears to have reached an apex.
The UN Human Rights Council isn’t human or right - opinion
The UN Human Rights Council replaced the UN Human Rights Commission in 2006. Unfortunately, the change in name was not followed by a change in attitude.
UN opens Israeli war crimes probe following Gaza war, calls for embargo
Following Operation Guardian of the Walls against Gaza terrorist groups, for the first time ever the UNHRC has created a permanent fact-finding mission regarding a UN member state.
Biden must push to reform UN Human Rights Council - opinion
The Trump administration decided to withdraw from the UNHRC in 2018, calling it “a hypocritical and self-serving organization that makes a mockery of human rights.”
US joins West in rare criticism of Egypt on human rights abuses
Most of the signatory countries are European, joined by Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Step up trials of alleged Syrian war criminals, UN rights chief says
Attempts to refer atrocities in Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for prosecution have failed, Michelle Bachelet said.
Nikki Haley condemns Biden decision to rejoin Human Rights Council, UNRWA
"If China, Russia, and Cuba started an organization that celebrated their tyranny in the name of human rights, would the United States want to join?"
Rabbis across denominational spectrum urge congressional action on Uighurs
“Your support for this legislation is absolutely crucial to ensure that our fight to prevent further atrocities against this long-persecuted group will be successful.”
Can the US under Biden change the UNHRC? - opinion
Only a superpower like the United States can initiate change within the body.
US rejoins UN Human Rights Council, reversing Trump's withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and a senior US diplomat in Geneva announced on Monday that Washington has returned to the UN Human Rights Council as an observer.
