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In a stark address to the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk outlined Myanmar’s dire human rights situation, labelling it a “litany of human suffering”. …
UN Warns of Human Suffering in Myanmar and South Sudan Crisis Read More
Haiti is engulfed in a profound human rights crisis, characterised by rampant violence, pervasive corruption, and alarming socio-economic challenges. Amidst these issues, potential avenues for improvement exist. During the 58th …
Haiti’s Human Rights Crisis: An Urgent Call for Action Read More
In a pressing call for peace, UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged the Human Rights Council to ensure the fragile ceasefire in Gaza remains intact, amidst stalled discussions between …
UN Urges Gaza Ceasefire and Calls for Justice Amid International Crises Read More
The United Nations has sounded the alarm over a troubling decline in global human rights, emphasising that the post-World War Two protections are now facing unprecedented challenges. During a session …
Urgent Call to Protect Global Human Rights Amid Rising Authoritarianism Read More
In a grave revelation, the United Nations has accused the former Bangladeshi government, led by Sheikh Hasina, of employing systematic violence against protesters, potentially constituting crimes against humanity. UN human …
UN Report Accuses Sheikh Hasina’s Regime of Crimes Against Humanity in Bangladesh Read More
In a recent statement, UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed his dismay over the intensifying conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He cautioned that violence could extend …
UN Rights Chief Urges Action as DRC Conflict Risks Regional Escalation Read More
In Geneva, the U.N.’s premier human rights body convened an urgent session on escalating violence in eastern Congo, triggered by advances from Rwanda-backed rebels who recently seized the strategic city …
UN Urgent Session Addresses Surge in Violence in Eastern Congo Read More
In a critical urgent session, the U.N. Human Rights Council convened to address the escalating turmoil in eastern Congo, worsened by the advance of Rwanda-supported rebels. This violence has claimed …
Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo Spurs Urgent U.N. Session Read More
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed disbelief over the staggering number of atrocities committed in Syria. He highlighted the necessity for transitional justice following the regime …
U.N. Rights Chief Highlights Shocking Atrocities and Need for Justice in Syria 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