Friday, June 12, 2026

Human Rights Council

February 27, 2025

Gaza ceasefire must hold, UN Human Rights Council insists

“This is the moment for voices of reason to prevail, for solutions that will deliver justice and make space for compassion, healing and truth-telling,” Mr Türk said.

Gaza destruction
March 9, 2024

UN torture expert urges states to review prison management practices

The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, on Friday called on states to review prison management practices and policies to ensure compliance with human rights

United Nations
October 11, 2023

UN General Assembly elects Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Malawi to Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council, with Peru and Russia failing to secure a seat.

United Nations General- Assembly
May 25, 2023

Female officer cries out over alleged police’s inhumane treatment for resigning

A Nigerian police officer, Fauzziyah Isiak, has cried out for help, accusing the police of detaining and manhandling her following her resignation from the force.

Fauzziyah Isiak and Benjamin Hundeyin
March 4, 2023

UN declares support for restoration of democracy in Sudan

UN-appointed independent rights experts have previously condemned the crackdown against anti-coup protesters.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk
February 21, 2023

UN experts urge Cambodia to lift ban on media outlet Voice of Democracy

The broadcaster had its working license suspended over a report that Cambodian authorities said portrayed Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son erroneously.

Prime Minister, Hun Sen, and Voice of Democracy in Cambodia
July 29, 2022

Nigeria, 160 others declare access to clean water, healthy environment human right

The 161 member states, including Nigeria, voted in favour of the resolution, while eight abstained from voting.

UN General Assembly
April 12, 2022

Putin’s War: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky to address African Union

Senegalese President Macky Sall said Mr Zelensky had spoken with him over the phone of plans “to make a communication to the AU.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
April 8, 2022

Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council ‘historic’: U.S.

“It was not only about accountability for Russia,” she said. “But also about standing with the people of Ukraine.”

UN General Assembly