UNITED NATIONS, New York – The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday (Wednesday) , as member states were invited...
United Nations—The United Nations on Thursday approved Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be its new high commissioner for human rights, replacing former Chilean president...
Some 30 Peruvian women, including transgender women, gathered Monday to denounce the daily violence they suffer and demand action from the United Nations High...
The UN called on countries to stop imposing internet shutdowns or disruptions, warning Thursday that they can have dire and even deadly consequences.
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The UN rights envoy on Saturday defended her contentious visit to China but urged authorities to avoid "arbitrary and indiscriminate" measures in Xinjiang, a...
Beijing—Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video call with United Nations rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday, as she visits Xinjiang during a mission...
China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the remote region of Xinjiang will return to the spotlight next week when Beijing hosts the United Nations...
Mexico City―More than 100,000 people are now listed as missing in violence-wracked Mexico, a grim milestone that the United Nations rights chief on Tuesday...
Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against COVID-19 must ensure they respect human rights, the UN rights chief said Wednesday, stressing that...
