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Calls Grow to Kick Iran Out of U.N. Body Dedicated to Equality and Empowerment of Women
Women and girls of Iran are leading the most significant challenge to the existence of the Islamic Republic of…
Taliban Tells Visiting U.N. Envoy that its Human Rights Abuses Are ‘Facebook Rumors’
The United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, met with senior Taliban leaders on…
Afghanistan, Venezuela Among Candidates for U.N. Rights Body
The U.N. General Assembly will vote Tuesday to admit 14 countries to the 47-member Human Rights Council; among…
U.N. Council Rejects Uyghur Resolution on China by Narrow Margin
The 47-member U.N. Human Rights Council has rejected a resolution to hold a debate next year on alleged…
Russia Calls U.N. Security Meeting Over Pipeline, Blames United States for ‘Terrorist Attack’
Russia's foreign minister posted old videos of U.S. officials commenting on how the pipeline will end if Moscow invades Ukraine.
Iranian President Slams Israel, Calls to Prosecute Trump Over Soleimani Assassination; Israeli Ambassador Leaves in Protest
Protests outside U.N. over Iranian human rights violations as Ebrahim Raisi gives his first in-person speech before world body.
U.N. Secretary General Calls for Higher Taxes on Energy During a Global Energy Crisis
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged developed nations at the UN general assembly in New…
U.N. Special Rapporteur on Minority Rights Says ‘Inaction is No Longer Possible’ on China’s Human Rights Record
The United Nations will be judged by how it addresses China’s persecution of ethnic minorities, diplomats and human…
Taiwanese Official Questions U.N.’s Legitimacy Over His Country’s Exclusion from Membership
Taiwan’s de facto consul general questioned the legitimacy of the United Nations, which continues to exclude the island…
Abbas Asks U.N. for Full Member Status
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to assist Ramallah’s effort to…