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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

UN Experts: "Peace Council" in Gaza is an Unlawful Opportunistic Maneuver, and Gaza Reconstruction is an Inherent Right

UN experts have criticized the establishment of a 'Peace Council' in Gaza as an unlawful maneuver and emphasized that the reconstruction of Gaza must be aligned with international law and human rights.

Mar 3 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

UN marks August for judgment on the actions of the Rio Government in police operation

The UN Human Rights Council has scheduled an analysis of the Rio de Janeiro government's security policies for August due to concerns over police operations.

Mar 2 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UN Human Rights Council chief cuts off speaker criticizing US-sanctioned official

The chief of the UN Human Rights Council interrupted a speaker during a session after they criticized officials, including one sanctioned by the US.

Feb 27 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use

Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Human Rights Council Hears of Ongoing Risk of Further Genocidal Violence in Sudan

The UN Human Rights Council met to discuss the increasing risk of genocidal violence in Sudan amid ongoing conflicts and human rights violations.

Feb 27 • 04:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

‘Barely enough room to stand up’: Inside Yemen’s secret prisons

The article examines the discovery of secret prisons in Yemen's Hadramawt province, previously used by the Southern Transitional Council and UAE forces for detaining and torturing political opponents.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Paris's Reversal on Albanese: No Request for Resignation at the UN

France has opted not to request the resignation of Francesca Albanese during the recent UN Human Rights Council session, contrary to earlier announcements.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Living in La La Land': India's Message to Pakistan from the UN Platform

During the UN Human Rights Council's 55th session in Geneva, India asserted its stance against Pakistan, describing its claims as false and unfounded.

Feb 26 • 07:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Human Rights Council investigates neo-Nazism in Goiás

The National Human Rights Council in Brazil is currently investigating the activities of neo-Nazi groups in Goiás as part of a nationwide effort to combat hate speech.

Feb 25 • 15:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | Members of the Security Council Express Serious Concern Over Ongoing Violence in Sudan Including the States of Kordofan and Darfur

The UN Security Council condemns ongoing violence in Sudan, particularly in Kordofan and Darfur, and calls for an immediate ceasefire from all parties involved in the conflict.

Feb 24 • 20:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Gerapeitis: 'Greece is at the forefront of all international initiatives'

George Gerapeitis emphasized Greece's active role in international human rights initiatives during a speech at the UN Human Rights Council.

Feb 24 • 15:07 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Israel’s ‘unlawful occupation’ must end – South Africa

South Africa has called for recognition of Palestinian statehood and an end to Israel's occupation following a diplomatic appeal at the UN Human Rights Council.

Feb 24 • 12:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway is a candidate for the UN Human Rights Council

Norway has announced its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council, aiming to enhance global human rights protection.

Feb 23 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway seeks membership in the UN Human Rights Council: - Under enormous pressure

Norway is actively pursuing a position on the UN Human Rights Council to enhance global human rights efforts amid increasing global pressure.

Feb 23 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway aims to enter the UN Human Rights Council for the first time in 16 years: - Under enormous pressure

Norway is seeking a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the first time in 16 years, emphasizing the need to reinforce global human rights amid mounting pressures.

Feb 23 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norway wants a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

Norway is launching its candidacy for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council, with Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide traveling to Geneva to make the announcement.

Feb 23 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

National Council of Human Rights begins mission to investigate neo-Nazism in Goiás

The National Council of Human Rights in Brazil is initiating an on-site mission to investigate the rise of hate speech and neo-Nazi cells in the state of Goiás.

Feb 23 • 16:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Doing What's Right Is 'Not a Spectator Sport', Human Rights Council Warned

The UN Human Rights Council marked its 20th anniversary by emphasizing the importance of human rights amidst global conflicts, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging accountability from powerful nations.

Feb 23 • 16:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Venezuela demands the release of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores at the UN

The Venezuelan government has demanded the immediate release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a UN Human Rights Council session, condemning their detainment as arbitrary and calling for the end of sanctions against the country.

Feb 23 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief Condemns Rising "Power Supremacy" Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the rise of power supremacy over the rule of law during the opening of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Demands Release of Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gilas has called for the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro during a speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Policy Speech by Þorgerður Katrín and the Wildfires

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland's foreign minister, addresses the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, discussing expedited EU membership vote timelines and responding to recent wildfires in Iceland.

Feb 23 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Live broadcast: Policy speech by Þorgerður Katrín in the Human Rights Council

Iceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is delivering a policy speech at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Feb 23 • 10:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Ukraine, Gaza, or Myanmar. Human rights are deliberately sacrificed, warned Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the global threat to human rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, attributing this to authoritarian governance that limits the rule of law.

Feb 23 • 10:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Director of CAIR: Where does Israel get all this human skin that surpasses even China and India?

The director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized a proposed bill in Ohio that aims to combat antisemitism by suggesting that Israel possesses the world's largest human skin bank.

Feb 22 • 14:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A session of the UN Security Council regarding Sudan after a report on Al-Fasher

The UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Sudan after a UN-supported independent investigation concluded that the actions of Rapid Support Forces in Al-Fasher constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Membership in the UN Human Rights Council Costs Estonia €30,000 per Year

Estonia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council incurs an annual cost of €30,000, which will be covered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' existing budget.

Feb 20 • 02:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Brēmanis Loses Case Against the Latvian State in European Court of Human Rights

Rūdolfs Brēmanis, a current Riga City Council deputy, lost his appeal in the European Court of Human Rights regarding the legality of a search conducted at his residence as part of a criminal investigation.

Feb 19 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

UN: Epstein's crimes against humanity

Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council reveal that Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities constitute acts that meet the legal criteria for crimes against humanity.

Feb 18 • 09:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Is the Migration Agency's Ethical Council a Passive Symbol?

The article discusses the perceived ineffectiveness of the Ethical Council at Sweden's Migration Agency, highlighting concerns about its actual influence on decisions related to deportations.

Feb 17 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KISE for Glykatzis-Arverler: All humanity loses an unparalleled mind and a great person

The Central Israeli Council of Greece expresses its condolences over the loss of Helen Glykatzis-Arverler, a prominent historian and the first female chancellor of the Sorbonne, highlighting her humanitarian legacy and contributions to Holocaust education.

Feb 17 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Very Deserved Dismissal of the Teacher

The article discusses the controversy around the Albanese government official facing calls for her resignation due to her involvement with the UN Human Rights Council and questionable associations.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meeting of Tasoulas – Berset: "Greece's commitment to the principles of the Council of Europe"

Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas emphasized Greece's commitment to the principles of the Council of Europe during a meeting with Secretary General Alain Berset.

Feb 10 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

UN Human Rights Council: UN Representative Concerned About Freedom of Expression in Germany

UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan expresses concerns about freedom of expression in Germany, noting that many people fear to voice their opinions during her visit to various cities.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Council of Europe bans LGTBI conversion therapies but supports the involvement of parents, doctors, and religious figures

The Council of Europe has banned LGTBI conversion therapies, labeling them as torture by the UN, while supporting the role of parents, doctors, and religious figures in the process.

Feb 3 • 23:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Enemies of Human Rights at the Top of the World

Since taking office a year ago, President Donald Trump's administration has been actively undermining the UN's efforts to protect global human rights, now proposing a new organization called 'Council of Peace' that he wishes to lead for life, attracting predominantly questionable and horrific human rights records among the signing nations.

Feb 3 • 21:08 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

United Nations renews political mission in Haiti for another year

The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of its political mission in Haiti to support stability and human rights amidst ongoing challenges.

Jan 30 • 14:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Live broadcast: Thorgerdur addresses the human rights council regarding Iran

Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir expresses grave concerns over the dire situation in Iran and condemns the government's killings of protesters during a special UN Human Rights Council session initiated by Iceland.

Jan 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

The Human Rights Council Discusses Iran at Iceland's Initiative

The UN Human Rights Council is convening for a special session initiated by Iceland to address the serious human rights situation in Iran following widespread protests in the country.

Jan 20 • 11:41 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Urgent appeal amid deadly crackdown: Iran Human Rights presses UN Security Council to act

Iran Human Rights has called on the UN Security Council to intervene in response to a severe crackdown on protests within the country.

Jan 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

UN discusses bloody protests in Iran. "They demand freedom like never before"

The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting regarding deadly protests in Iran, amid threats from President Donald Trump of possible military intervention, with sharp accusations exchanged between Tehran and Washington.

Jan 16 • 06:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Don't laugh in my face".. Iranian activist challenges his country's representative before the Security Council

During a UN Security Council session discussing the implications of the situation in Iran, activist Ahmad Batbi detailed his harrowing experiences of imprisonment and torture for participating in student protests against the regime.

Jan 15 • 19:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Association of Mothers of Abducted in Aden: We demand the disclosure of the fate of our loved ones and holding criminals accountable

The Association of Mothers of Abducted in Yemen is calling for the disclosure of the fate of forcibly disappeared individuals believed to be held in prisons run by the Southern Transitional Council and is urging an investigation into those responsible for these facilities.

Jan 15 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Tehran: "Today and tomorrow there will be no hangings". This afternoon the UN Security Council meets

Amnesty International describes the government's crackdown on protests in Iran, led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a gruesome massacre with over 12,000 casualties, while tensions rise amidst rumors of a possible U.S. strike.

Jan 15 • 07:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Refugee Organizations Demand Immediate Halt to Deportations to Iran

Pro Asyl and the Refugee Council of North Rhine-Westphalia are demanding an immediate stop to deportations to Iran, citing legal and moral obligations amid ongoing protests against the Iranian regime.

Jan 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Iranians protested at the government council

Iranians residing in Iceland gathered today to protest at the Icelandic government council amid escalating protests in Iran since the New Year, resulting in numerous deaths and thousands of arrests.

Jan 10 • 14:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the presidential accusation of the transitional council.. what is the reality of abuses against those arriving in Aden?

The Yemeni presidency accuses the Southern Transitional Council of restricting citizens' movement into Aden, leading to discussions about the situation in the temporary capital amidst denials from the council.

Jan 6 • 07:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Greece calls for full respect for the UN Charter, international law, and human rights at the Security Council - Video

Greece has requested full adherence to the UN Charter, international law, and human rights during a meeting at the Security Council, emphasizing support for peaceful resolution of the crisis.

Jan 5 • 17:40 UTC

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