Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered ...

The upcoming review of Vietnam’s record on civil and political rights at the UN Human Rights Committee represents a key ...

Today the UN Human Rights Council firmly rejected Eritrea’s attempt to end scrutiny of its human rights situation. Council ...

Human Rights Watch welcomes Angola’s engagement with the UPR process and its acceptance of a significant number of ...

In fact, Friday’s vote at the UN Human Rights Council was a resounding victory. Only four states – China, Cuba, Bolivia, and ...

Human Rights Watch said in its submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on Monday that UN member states should use the upcoming review of Vietnam’s record on civil and political ...

Human Rights Watch Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee During its Periodic Review of Vietnam under the ICCPR at its 144th Session.

People forced to retire at 60 are only entitled to an unemployment benefit for up to 270 days. However, they may wait up to ...

Next week, the United Nations Human Rights Council will vote on renewing the mandate of the independent expert on protection ...

The United Nations conference on financing for development should help pave the way for meaningful progress on improving ...

The United Nations voted to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) on Monday. The UN ...

HRW says Asmara’s move was an effort to distract from independent reporting on the ‘country’s dire rights record’.