Bachelet to step down at end of first term

Just weeks after a trip to China that drew widespread criticism, Michelle Bachelet said she will not seek a second four-term as U.N. human rights chief.

By Arete News - June 13, 2022

U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet addresses the Human Rights Council in Geneva (AN/U.N. Web TV)

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