The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations’ General Assembly following World War II and the Holocaust, was meant to eternalize the solemn vow “Never Again.” It was ...
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard ...
New York: A coalition of 15 countries issued a collective statement during the Third Committee of the 80th United Nations ...
President Hala Al-Tuwaijri highlighted Saudi Arabia’s unwavering dedication to advancing human rights as a means to ensure ...
Seventy-five years ago, the visionary adoption of what Eleanor Roosevelt aptly referred to as “the international Magna Carta for all people, everywhere” took place in this General Assembly. Borne out ...
CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Catherine Powell, an adjunct senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the former ...
The statement accused the Chinese government of overseeing a vast system of oppression that encompasses arbitrary detentions, forced labour, illegal mass surveillance, significant curbs on religious ...
Human Rights Watch submits this report in advance of the 103rd pre-session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and its review of El Salvador. The submission focuses on violations of ...
UN experts say the charges filed against them in El Salvador are baseless and directly linked to their legitimate human rights activities.