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On April 4, Human Rights Watch (HRW) celebrated the UN Human Rights Council’s groundbreaking resolution addressing antipersonnel landmines, a first in its history. Defined by the Ottawa Convention, an anti-personnel …
Historic UN Resolution on Landmines: A Step Towards Human Rights Advocacy Read More
In a transparent attempt to gloss over its atrocities, the Iranian regime has submitted a lengthy report to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in an effort to justify …
Iran’s Execution Justifications: Fear Disguised as Legitimacy Read More
In a heart-wrenching incident, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk reported a devastating attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, which left 18 people dead, including nine innocent children. These young lives …
UN Condemns Deadly Missile Attack on Children in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine Read More
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, is sounding the alarm for enhanced human rights protections in Georgia. His recent memorandum, published on March 26, reveals significant …
Call for Enhanced Human Rights Protections in Georgia Read More
During a recent visit to Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev held discussions with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Kulubayev acknowledged the UN’s role in bolstering democratic institutions …
Kyrgyzstan Engages with UN Human Rights Chief to Boost Democratic Progress Read More
On 11 March 2025, Geneva witnessed the unveiling of alarming reports regarding escalating violence in Syria, particularly in its coastal regions, since 6 March. Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for the …
Disturbing Surge of Sectarian Violence in Syria: Urgent Call for Justice Read More
In a haunting update on Syria’s human rights situation, the UN Human Rights Office divulged alarming reports of violence and summary executions, particularly in the coastal regions of Tartus, Latakia, …
Urgent Calls for Accountability Amid Rising Human Rights Violations in Syria Read More
During the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk illuminated pressing human rights issues in China, especially …
UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Reform in Tibet and China Read More
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has recently urged for the immediate release of all individuals arbitrarily detained in Azerbaijan, particularly ethnic Armenians. His statement was made …
UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Release of Armenian Detainees in Azerbaijan Read More
India has sharply rebuked the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, for his comments regarding Kashmir and Manipur. The Indian government accused Turk of employing “loose terminology” and …
India Criticises UN Human Rights Chief for Kashmir and Manipur Remarks Read More