Your appointment comes amidst increased instability and violence against civilians caught in conflict in Mali, Burkina Faso ...

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Marco Rubio's proposal will wipe out expertise and infrastructure that promote justice abroad and keeps Americans safe at home.

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The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if ...

High Commissioner Volker Türk says he has not been allowed access to inspect El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison.

In a speech published Monday, UN Human Rights Council President Jürg Lauber highlighted the importance of facilitating more meaningful participation from Indigenous peoples within UN institutions, ...