In special address, Chile's President spotlights efficacy of UN Human Rights Council
Mar 30, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News): Addressing a special meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Chilean President on Wednesday stressed the importance of multilateralism and the work of the 47-member body.
General Assembly elects 14 members to UN Human Rights Council
Oct 29, 2016, at 02:08 pm
New York, Oct 29 (Just Earth News): The General Assembly on Friday elected, by secret ballot, 14 States to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United Nations body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
DPR Korea’s ‘totalitarian’ governing structure ‘absolutely denies rights,’ UN expert warns
Mar 15, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS):An independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday warned that repression remains unabated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the country’s authorities continue to exercise the strictest control over all aspects of its citizens’ lives.
General Assembly elects 18 members to UN Human Rights Council
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:56 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): The General Assembly on Wednesday elected 18 States to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for three-year terms beginning on 1 January 2016.