Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ ...

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Trump signed an order withdrawing the U.S. from the UNHRC, a 47-member international institution tasked with improving human rights around the world.

UKPNP leaders protested outside the UN in Geneva during the 59th UNHRC session, highlighting human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The president's executive order also cuts future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council and says UN "has to get it's act together." Bipartisan Senate resolution would ...

On 11 October 2024, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council concluded its 57th session after adopting 37 resolutions and one Statement by the President. The Council, among others, extended the ...

GENEVA — For the first time in nine years, the United Nations Human Rights Committee this week reviewed U.S. compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The ...

The Wall Street Journal editors criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council for voting not to discuss the Chinese regime's genocide against Uyghurs.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in the United Nations Fora in 2025.

Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations and defines its identity as an organization for people around the world. Member States have mandated the Secretary ...