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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called today for rules to protect children on all social media, following the...
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UN Human Rights Chief States Israel 'Likely' Committed War Crimes in Lebanon
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that his office has gathered evidence indicating widespread violations of international humanitarian law by Israeli armed forces in Lebanon.
UN Rights Chief Emphasizes International Law in Global Conflicts
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated to RFI that international law serves as a compass in global conflicts, highlighting that civilians bear the highest cost, citing repression in Iran and drone warfare and sexual violence in Sudan.
UN Human Rights Chief Warns 'Remigration' Concept Threatens Democracy
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has strongly criticized the concept of 'remigration,' stating that it opens the door to arbitrary actions and undermines democratic principles. Türk also highlighted how social media and authoritarian forces contribute to the erosion of democracy.
UN Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Children Online
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged stronger measures from states and companies to protect children online, emphasizing that merely limiting access to dangerous platforms is insufficient.
UN Human Rights Official Advocates for Reparations to Combat Systemic Racism
U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk emphasized the importance of global reparations efforts, stating they are crucial for dismantling systemic racism linked to colonialism and enslavement.
Moroccan Human Rights Council President Meets UN Rights Chief
Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), held a bilateral meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva to discuss boosting the role of national human rights institutions.
UN Expresses Concern Over Continued Prisoner Torture in Venezuela
UN human rights chief Volker Türk stated that he has received clear information indicating that prisoners in Venezuela are still being subjected to torture.
Over 200 Civilians Killed in Sudan Drone Attacks Since March 4, UN Reports
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed shock over reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed in drone attacks in Sudan since March 4.
UN Warns of Israel's Demographic Changes in Palestine
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that Israeli military operations and settlement expansion in Gaza and the West Bank indicate an effort to permanently alter the demographic landscape of Palestine.
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UN Human Rights Chief Alarmed by Surge in Iran Executions
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has again expressed deep concern over the significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 56 people reportedly executed since March.
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Volker Türk Reappointed as UN Human Rights Chief Despite Opposition
Volker Türk has been reappointed for a second term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, despite opposition from the United States, Russia, and Israel. His mandate has been extended for another four years.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Emphasizes Dehumanization of Migrants and Refugees
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk discussed the importance of seeing migrants and refugees as human beings, condemning their dehumanization, and presented a coherent vision of human rights.
UN Commissioner Calls for International Rules on Autonomous Weapons Systems
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged the urgent development of international regulations for autonomous weapons systems, such as drones, citing the increasing risk of war crimes.
Families of Abduction Victims Meet UN Human Rights High Commissioner
The UN Human Rights High Commissioner, Volker Türk, visited Japan on May 15 and met with families of victims abducted by North Korea, expressing the UN's commitment to working towards a swift resolution.
UN Human Rights Chief Concerned by Shrinking Civic Space in Serbia
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated today that the increasing restriction of civic space in Serbia, marked by continuous attacks on critical voices and media freedom limitations, is very concerning.
Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law
Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.
UN Human Rights Chief Reports Torture of Prisoners and 'Climate of Fear' in Venezuela
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has reported on the torture of prisoners in Venezuela, highlighting a 'climate of fear in the population' and raising concerns about human rights abuses within the country's detention facilities.
UN High Commissioner Declares Violence Against Women a 'Global Emergency'
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has labeled violence against women a 'global emergency,' citing approximately 50,000 femicides worldwide in 2024, mostly by family members.
UN warns Israel’s actions aim to force demographic change in Palestine
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said Thursday that Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip appear aimed at creating a “permanent demographic change,” warning...
UN Human Rights Commissioner Visits Lebanon, Addresses War Violations
During a late July visit to Lebanon, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk discussed violations committed during the Israel-Hezbollah war, prospects for justice for victims, and concerns about the UN Interim Force withdrawal.
UN Official Calls for End to Explosive Weapons Use in Eastern DR Congo
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for an immediate halt to the use of explosive weapons in Eastern DR Congo, citing their devastating impact.
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk Advocates for More Human Rights
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that ultimately people desire a world with more human rights, not fewer, rejecting the notion of a crueler world.
UN Calls for Regulation of Drones in Conflict Zones
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has called for urgent regulation and accountability regarding drone use in conflict zones, citing that over 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone attacks in Sudan this year.
UN Human Rights Commissioner Warns of Creative Efforts to Silence Media
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk stated that free media is "oxygen for a free society," but warned that efforts to silence the media are becoming increasingly creative and normalized.
UN High Commissioner Warns Against War Crimes in Middle East Conflict
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk issued a warning against potential war crimes and condemned threatening rhetoric in the Middle East conflict, urging for the protection of civilians.
UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Probe into Iran School Strike
Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, has urged the US to conclude its investigation into a school strike in Iran that killed at least 168 people, mostly children, describing the incident as evoking 'visceral horror'.
UN Rights Chief Expresses 'Concern' Over China's New 'Ethnic Unity' Law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed 'concern' over China's newly adopted 'ethnic unity' law, warning it could 'limit religious and cultural freedom' and endanger minority rights.
UN Reports 50,000 Women and Girls Killed Globally in 2024
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, stated that approximately 50,000 women and girls have been killed worldwide in 2024, highlighting violence against women, particularly femicides, as a global emergency.
Greek Foreign Minister Meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva to discuss support for the Global Alliance initiative.