UN Human Rights - Page 3

VIDEO March 26

UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer was blocked from delivering his remarks against a UN official

Neuer was interrupted twice when the council decided to not let him finish his speech and moved on to the next speaker. (Credit: UN Web TV)

United Nations February 27

American censored by UN Human Rights Council, accused of using 'disrespectful language'

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director Anne Bayefsky submitted a video statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council, which was cut off after a few seconds.

France February 18, 2025

French bill would ban headscarves in sport; Amnesty International says it's discriminatory

Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill to ban religious clothing and symbols, including headscarves, during competitions, saying it is discriminatory.

UN Human Rights February 18, 2025

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing, recruiting children

The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.

Israel February 4, 2025

Trump cuts US off from UN Human Rights Council, bans UNRWA funding

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday ceasing U.S. engagement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and banning funding for the U.N. relief agency for Gaza.