U.S. Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
The U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced Tuesday the U.S. withdrawal from the UN Human Rights…
UN Human Rights Report on Kashmir Calls for International Inquiry
There is an urgent need to address past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and deliver justice for all…
UN Experts Call for Release of Jailed Human Rights Defender in UAE
UN human rights experts* today urged the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to immediately free the prize-winning human…
Human Rights: UN Expert on Torture to Visit Ukraine
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, or punishment will visit Ukraine to assess…
Russian Journalist to Receive Human Rights Award
Journalist Elena Milashina of Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Russian LGBT activist Igor Kochetkov will receive the 2018 Freedom…
Human Rights Principles Under Attack: UN Rights Chief
The world is sliding back on human rights and its principles are under attack in all corners of the globe,…