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The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to reappoint Francesca Albanese as its special rapporteur on Palestinian territories, despite criticisms of her past conduct. This move raises eyebrows as …
UN Human Rights Council’s Unwavering Bias: The Case of Francesca Albanese Read More
In a poignant address, UN human rights chief Volker Türk highlighted the alarming rise in missing persons, recording over 56,500 new cases in 2024 alone. This marks the highest increase …
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Action on Rising Missing Persons Crisis Read More
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, highlighted a staggering increase in missing persons, with 56,559 new cases documented in 2024 alone. During a General Assembly briefing, Türk …
UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Accountability in Rising Missing Persons Crisis Read More
In a heartfelt appeal to the global community, the UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has underscored the pressing need for nations to ratify the International Convention for the Protection …
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Global Ratification of Enforced Disappearances Convention Read More
On the solemn occasion marking the International Day of Remembrance for the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that, although the trade ended centuries ago, …
Honouring the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Call to Action Read More
At the recent 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Saharawi youth organisation UJSARIO passionately voiced concerns regarding the relentless repression of human rights defenders in Western Sahara. …
Saharawi Defenders: A Call for Action Amidst Ongoing Repression Read More
The year 2025 heralds a significant moment for the blossoming ties between South Africa and Thailand, marking the one-year anniversary of the Mandela Centre at Chulalongkorn University. Alongside, the Bangkok …
Celebrating Milestones in Human Rights: The Mandela Centre and Beyond Read More
As we stand on the precipice of change, a historic moment awaits us: for the first time, all UN member states will gather to negotiate a binding tax instrument, known …
Empowering Women Through the UN Tax Convention: A Call for Action Read More
In 2024, the world will commemorate a significant milestone—the 100th anniversary of the inaugural international football tournament, which took place at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. To honour this …
World Football Day: Celebrating Football’s Global Impact on Unity and Peace Read More
In a stark warning, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva, illustrating a troubling global landscape where warmongers and authoritarian figures are undermining human rights. He …
UN Warns of Erosion of Global Human Rights Amidst Ongoing Conflicts Read More