China: UN Chief Should Denounce Crimes against Humanity Secretary-General Guterres to Attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing October 16, 2023 8:00AM EDT Human Rights Watch has called upon United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to use his upcoming visit to China to press President Xi Jinping to end the Chinese […]
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UN Rights Body Must Act Against Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan A Call for Accountability in Sudan This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva will vote on creating a mechanism to investigate alleged crimes by the parties to the conflict in Sudan. This move is crucial […]
Breaking Cycles of Impunity: The Importance of Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia by the UN Human Rights Council
Crucial Test for the United Nations Human Rights Council Evaluating the Role of the United Nations Human Rights Council The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude, and as member states deliberate on critical issues surrounding human rights monitoring mechanisms in Sudan and […]
Ending Cycles of Impunity: Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia Key for UN Human Rights Council
Evaluating the Human Rights Council’s Crucial Test Background The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude soon, and one of the key decisions on the table is whether to establish a human rights monitoring mechanism in Sudan and extend human rights reporting in […]
The Failing Measures: Beijing’s Escalating Efforts to Silence UN Critique
Beijing‘s Increasingly Desperate Attempts to Squelch UN Criticism China’s relentless drive to suppress criticism of its human rights record has reached new levels of desperation. As the country seeks another term on the UN Human Rights Council, it is resorting to measures that include pressuring member states to boycott public […]
UN Rights Body Urged to Expand Ethiopia Probes
The Urgent Need for Extended Investigations into Rights Violations in Ethiopia Overview The recent report by the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has shed light on the widespread atrocities and human rights violations that have taken place during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia. The report […]
The Urgent Imperative: Taking Bold Action After the UN Climate Ambition Summit
Dispatches: Bold Action Needed Following UN Climate Ambition Summit Heed Call of Global Marches to ‘End Fossil Fuels’ September 22, 2023 On Wednesday, the United Nations held a Climate Ambition Summit in New York City, which coincided with the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The summit is noteworthy for […]
“UN Ocean Treaty: A Critical Step Towards Protecting Our Blue Planet – Greenpeace Weighs In”
UN Ocean Treaty: A Symbolic Step Towards Ocean Protection The Signing of the Treaty In a show of global solidarity, dozens of governments are expected to sign the UN Ocean Treaty in New York City during the General Assembly this week. This marks an important milestone in the ongoing efforts […]
“The Intersection of Sustainable Development and Child Welfare: Exploring the UN’s Latest Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment”
New UN Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment Protects Children from Effects of Climate Change and Other Environmental Crises September 18, 2023 Today, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has launched new guidance aimed at protecting children’s rights in the face of climate change and […]
Harnessing the Power of the Youth: UN Issues Game-changing Guidelines on Children’s Rights and the Environment
UN Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment: A Critical Step in Protecting Our Future Introduction The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released new guidance aimed at protecting children’s rights in the face of climate change and other environmental crises. This guidance comes at a […]