UN Human Rights Council condemns violence in Syria
Syrian refugees receive supplies from UNHCR in northern Lebanon.
Somalia: UN and partners note roadmap progress, voice concern over missed deadlines
While noting progress, the international group that brings together the United Nations and its diplomatic partners in support...
UN human rights chief renews call on Security Council to refer Syria to ICC
High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay speaks to reporters after a closed-door briefing on Syria to...
Protracted refugee situations in Liberia and Angola come to an end – UN
Angolan refugees.
UN human rights experts condemn recent execution in Iran
Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed.
UN human rights expert demands Israel halt demolition of Palestinian homes
Special Rapporteur Richard Falk.
UN calls on South Sudan to develop broad plan to curb inter-communal violence
A mother prepares a meal for her children on the outskirts of Fertait, a village in Jonglei which was burned...
UN agency seeks funds for ‘critical’ refugee situation in South Sudan
A family in a home-made shelter in Kobe camp, Dollo Ado region of Ethiopia.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Joint Statement on the Rio + 20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Realizing human rights and achieving sustainable development are inter-dependent and mutually-reinforcing goals. States must ensure that the Outcome Document of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development recognizes the centrality of human rights to...
France's minister for women seeks abolition of prostitution in Europe
French minister for women is all set to organise a conference of experts on how to contain the sex-trade and human-trafficking.
