UN Rights Body

The United Nations flag is seen during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Yana Paskova
Bangladesh

Dhaka to assess its pledges ahead of UN rights council election 

After serving as a member twice in a row till 2021, Dhaka now moves to contest the October elections for the 2023-25 ​​session  

FILE PHOTO: United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet adjusts her mask during the opening of 45th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland September 14, 2020. Martial Trezzini/Pool via REUTERS
World+Biz

UN rights boss sees Syria echoes in Myanmar conflict

A participant holds a placard reading "One for all, all for one" during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
World+Biz

Western countries call on Russia at UN rights body to release Navalny

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at Parliament buildings on the Stormont estate in Belfast, October 24, 2013 REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton/File Photo
World+Biz

UN rights body unanimously adopts Myanmar resolution

FILE PHOTO: Overview of the session of the Human Rights Council during the speech of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
World+Biz

Fiji wins presidency of UN rights body after vote unblocks leadership impasse

FILE PHOTO: Overview of the session of the Human Rights Council during the speech of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
World+Biz

Power struggle leaves UN rights body without leader