Ethiopian Regime Rebuked by High Commissioner for Human Rights
Over six months ago, Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey and I published blog reports on Diplomatically Incorrect critical of……
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Torture's New & Old Victims
“In some cases, this is part of a deliberate state policy of instilling fear and intimidating its population. In too many countries,……
Strengthening Human Rights Treaty Body
“Strengthening the Human Rights Treaty Body” is the title, but it assumes a broad evaluation and consequent recommendations.……
UN Human Rights Chief Cites Duty to Refer Syria to ICC
“There is a need for prompt, independent and impartial international investigations into all serious human rights violations……
LGBT: Ending Criminalization & Discrimination
“Some complain that I’m pushing for ‘new rights’ or ‘special rights’ for lesbian, gay, bisexual……
China’s New Human Rights Headache
Blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from “house detention” after 7 years and promptly made his……
From Ethiopia to Venezuela Civil Society Under Assault!
“A dynamic and autonomous civil society, able to operate freely, is one of the fundamental checks and balances necessary for……
Jerusalem Expulsions Protested by UN Human Rights/Refugee Officials
“Evictions of Palestinians from their homes and properties in occupied territory contravene international law, including the……
Why UN Scrutiny for Trayvon Martin Case?
"As High Commissioner for Human Rights, I call for an immediate investigation. Justice must be done for the victim. It's not……
UN Draws “Syria 2B Investigated” List
Crimes Against Humanity in Syria are broadly evident but to be actionable the investigation needs form to prompt prosecution and of……
UN Files Amicus Brief on US Human Rights Case
In a case brought against Shell in New York by alleged victims of human rights abuses in Nigeria, the UN Human Rights Office (Office……
UN Human Rights Chief Leads Syria Confrontation
Citing “shoot-to-kill” policy and “crimes against humanity” initiated at the “highest levels” of Syria’s Government,……
