Zeid Ra Ad Al Hussein
latest news & developmentsUN weaknesses threaten global rule of law
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council’s right to veto decisions – often in their own interests – and their laxity in implementing reform proposals are among the…
All eyes on Bachelet for first speech as UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet will give a widely anticipated speech on Monday, with many eager for clues to how she will address rights crises around the world
Duterte announces Philippines’ ‘immediate’ withdrawal from ICC
Philippine president’s decision follows The Hague tribunal probe on his drug war that left as many as 20 000 dead.
UN warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Myanmar’s Muslims
The Rohingya, a stateless Muslim minority, have faced decades of persecution in Myanmar where they are regarded as illegal immigrants.
UN calls on countries to ‘root out’ injustices that fuel extremism
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has warned that countries risk making the situation worse if their counter-terrorism operations are perceived as unjust.