UN Approves Panel to Investigate War Crimes in Syria
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to establish an independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of…
Human Rights Situation Going from Bad to Worse in Myanmar
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein warned Friday the Government of Myanmar that its “short-sighted,…
What Is the Role of Financial Institutions to Promote Human Rights?
Although, at times, the financial sector may seem situated a long way away from human rights violations on the ground,…
Sexual Exploitation of Women and Girls Continues in Iraq
Mass graves and further evidence of sexual exploitation of women and girls, torture and killings, child recruitment and other grave…
Islamic State Terrorists Using Human Shields in Mosul: UN
As Iraqi forces are trying to retake Mosul from the Islamic State’s occupation, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid…
Anti-Black Racism in Canada’s Criminal Justice System: UN
A group of United Nations (UN) human rights experts has expressed serious concerns about systemic anti-Black racism in the criminal justice…