Can New Chief António Guterres Make UN a Relevant Outfit?
By Rakesh Raman As the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon failed to control increasing cases of civil unrest, armed conflicts, terrorism,…
Parliament Urged to Amend Human Rights Act in India
It is a common belief in India that the government-run National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a toothless department that…
UN Provides Food and Aid to 42,000 People in Eastern Mosul
In the single largest humanitarian aid delivery in eastern Mosul since the current conflict began, the World Food Programme (WFP),…
Russia Honors Human Rights Activist, for a Change
While Russia is often accused of human rights violations, the country has decided to show its regard for people’s rights…
Saudi Arabia: Mass Death Sentences in ‘Unfair Spy Trial’
The condemning of 15 people to death by the Specialized Criminal Court Tuesday after a “grossly unfair trial” is a…
Security Council Takes Tough Measures Against North Korea
The Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted measures against North Korea that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as “the…