UN Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on Iran

UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on Iran

The UN Human Rights Council will hold a special session to address "the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran". The session will be held on November 24 following an official request submitted by Germany and Iceland, …

Georgia secures 2nd term in UN human rights council

Georgia secures 2nd term in UN human rights council

Georgia was elected as a member of the United Nations human rights council for the second time, Georgian foreign ministry Ilia Darchiashvili said and added the position would provide “additional opportunities” to be involved …

Russia's participation in UNHRC suspended

Russia's participation in UNHRC suspended

The UN General Assembly suspended Russia's activities in the UN Human Rights Council. According to RIA Novosti, 93 states voted for the adoption of this resolution. 24 voted against, while 58 abstained from voting. The …