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In a significant political turn, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) …
Trump Set to Withdraw US From UN Human Rights Council and Halt UNRWA Funding Read More
In a significant move, the Democratic Republic of Congo has asked for an emergency session of the U.N. Human Rights Council following the takeover of Goma by the M23 rebels, …
Congo Calls for U.N. Rights Council Emergency Session on Goma Read More
A Year of Contrasting Progress in AsiaHuman Rights Watch (HRW) unveiled its World Report 2025, showcasing a mixed landscape for democracy and human rights across the Asia-Pacific. Amidst the sobering …
Human Rights Watch Highlights Mixed Developments Across Asia in 2024 Read More
Human Rights Watch Reflects on a Tumultuous 2024 In January 2025, Human Rights Watch unveiled its latest report in Bangkok, aptly titled “2024: A Year of Reckoning.” During this event, …
Human Rights Watch Report 2025: 2024’s Global Reckoning Read More
ASEAN’s Turning Point: A Call for Principled ActionThe upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat scheduled for January 18-19 in Langkawi, Malaysia, offers a vital chance for ASEAN to redefine its approach …
Democracy and Human Rights: The Future of Myanmar Through ASEAN’s Lens Read More
North Korea’s Ongoing Rights Abuses Amidst Covid-19 Policies In 2024, Kim Jong Un’s North Korea has clung tightly to oppressive Covid-19 policies, stifling movement, trade, and the crucial entry of …
North Korea’s Human Rights Crisis: Ongoing Abuses in 2024 Read More
During the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from January 20-31, 2025, the human rights records of fourteen nations will undergo scrutiny. This Universal Periodic …
UN to Review Human Rights Records of 14 Nations in 2025 Read More
In a significant move to address the ongoing human rights violations in Sudan, the African Union (AU) has initiated a fact-finding mission led by the African Commission on Human and …
AU Commission Seeks Reports on Human Rights Violations in Sudan Read More
In a poignant articulation of the perilous landscape faced by human rights defenders, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, underscored their vital role in shaping conflict resolution amid …
UN Highlights Escalating Risks for Human Rights Defenders Globally Read More
In a poignant address delivered to Wilton Park, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk underscored the essential role of human rights defenders in navigating today’s complex global issues. …
The Essential Role of Human Rights Defenders in Conflict Resolution Read More