United Nations
Human Rights Watch leverages our research on countries and issues addressed at the United Nations to inform UN officials and member states of key findings, influence policy on a wide range of discussions and push for urgent action on human rights crises. Consistent with the Human Rights up Front framework initiated by the UN Secretary-General, our mission is to ensure human rights considerations are at the heart of various debates, branches and mechanisms of the United Nations. We engage members of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Human Rights Council, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and other key departments of the UN Secretariat, present information from independent investigations, and advocate for protection of civilians, accountability for past abuses, and preventive measures against future violations.
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Burundi: Allegations of Killings, Disappearances, Torture
UN Rights Body Should Ensure International Investigations Continue
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UN Security Council: End Inaction on Ethiopia
Secretary-General Should Press for a Sustained Crisis Response
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Venezuela: Urgent Aid Needed to Combat Covid-19
Water Shortages in Hospitals Heighten Risk in Country, Region
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Equatorial Guinea: UN Review Should Highlight Abuses
Critics Intimidated, Arbitrarily Detained, Beaten
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Global Condemnation of Chinese Government Abuses in Xinjiang
43 Countries Join Unprecedented UN Declaration
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Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan remains vital
HRC48 - Item 10 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on on technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan
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UN: Noncompetitive Rights Council Election Aids Abusers
Withhold Votes for Serious Rights Violators Cameroon, Eritrea, UAE
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UN rights body needs to renew Yemen mandate; strengthen scrutiny of Philippines
Item 10 General Debate - HRC48
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UN rights body should not end scrutiny of Sudan
Item 10 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on Sudan - HRC48
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UN Rights Body Should Increase Scrutiny of Cambodia’s Rights Crackdown
Item 10 Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia
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UN rights body should renew Libya fact-finding mission, support accountability
Item 10 Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-finding mission on Libya
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UN Rights Body Should Act to Recognize Right to a Healthy Environment
Governments Should Prioritize Addressing Global Environmental Crisis
