The world's top human rights body heard calls for it to authorize two separate U.N.-mandated Commissions of Inquiry into racism in the U.S. and worldwide.
GENEVA (AN) — The world's top human rights body heard pleas on Wednesday to authorize two separate U.N.-mandated Commissions of Inquiry into racism and police violence against protesters in the United States and worldwide.
African nations, U.N. officials and diplomats, and George Floyd's brother asked the 47-nation United Nations Human Rights Council to create two commissions that can act as powerful investigative tools against systemic racism and police brutality.
Israel's brutal military campaign in Gaza has drawn direct criticism from all corners of the U.N. and its top officials.
Amid Russia's intensifying assault on Ukraine, observers find a sharp rise in civilian casualties and broad atrocities.
For disabled kids and their families, navigating forced displacements amid the rubble is a life-or-death challenge.
Refugees observe the 10-year anniversary of their flight to safety from Myanmar and demand a safe return.
Health officials say millions of lives are at risk as the U.S. withdraws funding from treatment and prevention programs.
Three days of talks in Rome ended with nations agreeing to support a $200 billion a year global plan to protect nature.
Leaders and experts say stronger international cooperation is needed to support the world's digital infrastructure.
The Trump administration's erosion of U.S. policy as Europe's main protector played out in a series of U.N. votes on Ukraine.
