UN Urged to Take Action on Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia
A number of civil society organizations have urged UN member states to support joint action at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council session to hold Saudi Arabia to its international…
UN Experts Ask China to Address Human Rights Concerns
The experts stressed the value of constructive dialogue with the Government by all UN human rights entities. A group of UN experts on June 10 urged the Government of China…
UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet to Visit China
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday (May 23) begins a six-day official mission to China, at the invitation of the Government. This is the first country…
UN Campaign to Attract Young People in Politics
Almost half the world’s population is under 30. Yet, they make up only 2.6% of parliamentarians around the world. The average age of a world leader is currently 62. Of…
Russia Suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
It was largely observed that the regimes which do not respect human rights opposed the resolution or abstained from the voting process. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on…
Protect Human Rights in Troubled Burkina Faso: Michelle Bachelet
During the High Commissioner’s visit, she observed mounting frustration and impatience with the deteriorating security situation in Burkina Faso. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has deplored…