UN Human Rights - Page 2

August 26

Israel pushes back at ‘tailor-made’ UN-backed report claiming Gaza famine

Israel is pushing back on a U.N.-backed report declaring famine in parts of the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the report an 'outright lie.'

August 13

Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism

Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.

August 6

Desperate Gazans form 'human tidal wave' as they swarm aid site

'America's Newsroom' co-anchor Bill Hemmer shares an exclusive look at the humanitarian crisis facing Gazans as Israel weighs reoccupation. 

August 5

Israeli official compares starved and tortured hostages to 'living skeletons' at the UN

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar addresses video of emaciated hostages held by Hamas ahead of an emergency United Nations session.

August 3

The UN would rather help Hamas than the US, charity leader says

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Executive Chair Johnnie Moore addresses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, threats from Hamas and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

July 28

Iran more than doubles state executions in first half of 2025

Iran has more than doubled state executions in 2024 with at least 612 people killed compared to 297 in the same period last year, according to the U.N. Human Rights Office.

July 14

Here's how we take America First to the United Nations

Trump's U.N. ambassador nominee Mike Waltz would focus on reforming ineffective peacekeeping missions, dismantling UNRWA and combating antisemitism at the United Nations.

July 13

Israel, Hamas talks drag as aid group chair tells UN to stop acting like the ‘mafia’

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks face challenges over aid distribution as tensions rise between the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and U.N. regarding humanitarian assistance.

July 11

As US-backed group delivers 70 million meals, UN and NGOs fight to discredit Gaza aid rival

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid distribution system faces opposition from Hamas and criticism from the U.N. and NGOs despite delivering millions of meals to Gazans.

July 5

UN blasted for funding committee 'created to destroy the Jewish state,' despite budget crisis

The U.N.'s decision to hire four new staff for its controversial anti-Israel commission, despite an ongoing liquidity crisis, raises questions about spending priorities as the U.S. weighs funding.