UN Human Rights Council

How the UN treated the mother of an Israeli hero

Naomi Weiser, whose son Roey saved 12 lives on October 7 before he was murdered, addressed the UN Human Rights Council today. The council's Vice President did not take kindly to her words.

UNHRC censors human rights expert who didn't toe anti-Israel line

UN Human Rights Council Pres. cuts off remarks by Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director Prof. Anne Bayefsky after she criticized UN officials for denying Hamas rapes.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'COI says Israel not committing suicide is genocide'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the UN Commission of Inquiry report accusing Israel of genocide.

Brothers of hostages call on UN to demand Hamas release captives

Ilay David and Liran Berman delivered emotional video statements urging the UN and global powers to pressure Hamas and ensure the survival and release of hostages in Gaza.

Human Rights Expert:

'UN Commission of Inquiry seeks destruction of Jewish State'

After UN Human Rights Council COI accuses Israel of extermination, defends anti-Jewish discrimination on Temple Mount, Touro Institute on Human Rights Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva the COI is attacking biblical history.

UN extends mandate of anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese

UN Human Rights Council extends Francesca Albanese’s mandate as special rapporteur on “Palestinian territories”, despite widespread condemnation from Israel and others over bias, controversial remarks, and conflicts of interest.

UNHCR passes resolution denying Israel's right to self-defense

UN Human Rights Council passes another resolution condemning Israel without mentioning Hamas, claiming the part of the UN charter that establishes a nation's right to self-defense does not apply to Israel.

World Jewish Congress:

'Reject renewal of Francesca Albanese’s mandate'

World Jewish Congress Executive Vice President Maram Stern urged UN Human Rights Council President Ambassador Jürg Lauber to reject the renewal of Francesca Albanese’s mandate, citing Albanese’s 'well-documented history of antisemitism.'

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Human rights expert scolded for confronting antisemitism at UNHCR

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, given rebuke for criticizing UN officials' antisemitism during a session on the UNHRC permanent item against Israel, even as extreme hate against 'Zionists' is permitted.

Human Rights Expert:

'Since day 1, UN inquisitors blamed the victims of Hamas'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of the Human Rights Voices organization, tells Arutz Sheva controversial UN report accusing Israel of sexual violence and genocide was made by 3 officials with longstanding anti-Israel bias.

Amb. Danon:

'UN blaming Israel after October 7 is not acceptable'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon condemns 'antisemitic' UN report accusing Israel of sexual violence and genocide in Gaza while the Human Rights Council ignores the real rapes committed on 10/7.

'Blood libel'

UN continues to make accusations against Israel

A new UN report accuses Israel of war crimes including 'destroying in part the reproductive capacity of the Palestinians in Gaza.'

Human Rights Council:

UN Special Rapporteur report presents hostage-taking as torture

Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, presented her report to the Human Rights Council in which she highlighted the Hamas war crimes, hostage-taking, and sexual violence.

UNHCR silences speech on Bibas murders and UN role

UNHCR President Jürg Laube refuses to let Prof. Anne Bayefsky, representing a UN-accredited organization, address the council about the murders of the Bibas family and the UN's lack of response.

Israel to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council

Following the US decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says Israel will follow suit and leave the council as well.

US to end UNRWA funding, withdraw from Human Rights Council

US President Donald Trump expected to sign executive order to end funding for UNRWA, the Gaza relief agency whose employees were active participants in the October 7 massacre. UNRWA facilities were used to hold civilians hostage in Gaza.

US won't seek second term on UN Human Rights Council

Former President Trump withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018, citing its longstanding anti-Israel bias, but the Biden Administration reversed Trump’s decision.

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Hostages' families demand UN Human Rights Council act immediately

Family members of hostages held in Gaza appear before the UN Human Rights Council, calling for immediate action to secure the return of their loved ones, who have been held in horrific conditions for almost a year.

UN Human Rights Chief demands intl. action against Israel

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk devotes largest section of speech at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council to criticizing Israel, compares the plight of the hostages to terrorists in Israeli prisons.

Human rights expert:

UNHRC report a 'case-study in antisemitism'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, criticizes UN Human Rights Council for report that attacks Israel and whitewashes Hamas atrocities.

Hostage's mother:

'Please let me hug my daughter again'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, whose daughter Romi was kidnapped on October 7, tells UN Human Rights Council all should be on the same side against hostage-taking.

Israeli ambassador:

Human Rights Council decision 'a stain on the entire UN'

A recent resolution by the UN Human Rights Council makes no mention of Hamas, equates hostages with imprisoned terrorists, and calls for an embargo on arms sales to Israel.

UNHRC may call for arms embargo against Israel

Human Rights Council to consider Pakistani resolution this week condemning Israel for responding to Hamas massacre and demanding an arms embargo aginst the Jewish State.

Foreign Min.:

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz slams UN Human Rights Council for 'cooperating with Hamas terrorists,' 'trying to undermine Israel's right to defend itself,' in wake of October 7 massacre.

UN Human Rights Council warns:

Cyberbullying has devastating effects on children

One out of three students between the ages of 13 and 15 suffer from cyberbullying.

Israel condemned by UN more than all other countries combined

Hillel Neuer of UN Watch says appointing Iran, Cuba, and China to the Human Rights Council enables torture, rape, and execution of millions.

Watch: Iran accuses West of stoking unrest

Despite more than 400 killed and thousands arrested, Iran's representative to the UN Human Rights Council maintains her country's innocence.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

Hillel Neuer: UN 'whitewashing' international atrocities

The Executive Director of UN Watch says that the 'illustrious organization' is busy covering up for the worst regimes on the planet.

'Close anti-Israel Inquiry:'

Israel rejects UN officials apology for antisemitic remarks

Foreign Ministry calls apology by Miloon Kothari 'hollow,' says Human Rights Council COI against Israel must be disbanded.

WJC: UN Commission of Inquiry slanders the Jewish State

World Jewish Congress Pres. Ronald Lauder says UNHCR commission proves its anti-Israel bias in its mandate.

Israel slams UNHRC:

'Biased one-sided report tainted with hatred for Israel'

Israel's Foreign Ministry blasts Human Rights Council report which blames Israel and ignores crimes of terrorist organizations.

IDF reservists dress as Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside UN

Ahead of anti-Israel UNHRC report, Israeli students and reservists accuse UN of acting on behalf of Hamas terrorist organization.

UNHRC approves inquiry into Russian crimes in Ukraine

United Nations Human Rights Council votes 33-2 to launch inquiry into alleged violations committed by Russian troops in Ukraine.

Czech Republic to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council

Russia was suspended from the UNHCR last month over its invasion of Ukraine.

'Delegitimize delegitimizers'

Pro-Israel groups submit 2 million complaints to UN Commission

Human Rights Voices, Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust make unprecedented submissions to UN Commission of Inquiry.

The UN Human Rights Council must be abolished

Rather than talking about ousting Putin, the hypocritical, useless Council, filled with human rights abusers, should abolish itself.Op-ed.

Biden names envoy to UN Human Rights Council

Biden names Atlanta Jewish leader as envoy to UN Human Rights Council.

UK denounces UNHRC reaffirmation of Durban Declaration

The UK and 9 other members vote against the measure, which had been expected to unanimously pass.

A first: Joint Jewish, Muslim statement at Human Rights Council

World Jewish Congress and Muslim World League offer the first-ever joint statement between Jewish, Muslim groups at UN Human Rights Council.

Report: Israel criticized China following US pressure

Israel supported a statement criticizing China at UN Human Rights Council after being pressured to do so by the Biden administration.

UN Human Rights Council singles out Israel yet again

Out of the ten items on the agenda for next session, nine are general or procedural. Guess what the tenth is about...

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi criticizes UN Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister blasts UN Human Rights Council over a series of anti-Israel resolutions: A discriminatory and hypocritical body.

'Inquisition against the Jewish State at UNHRC'

Following UN Human Rights Council session, Wiesenthal Centre speaks out against 'inquisition' against Israel.

Biden to return to UN Human Rights Council

Trump withdrew from the UNHRC in 2018 due to its longstanding bias against Israel.

The terror behind the UN blacklist

Strategic Affairs Ministry uncovers terrorist connections of NGOs involved in development, release of UN Human Rights Council blacklist.

Haley slams 'conniving, manipulative' UN blacklist

Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says UN 'hits new low' with blacklist of companies in Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria.

Response to blacklist:

'Despicable blacklist again marks Jewish businesses'

Israeli officials condemn publication of blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria by UN Human Rights Council.

UN blacklists 112 companies for working in Judea and Samaria

Human Rights Council publishes list of companies which operate in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Hamas has tortured our family for 5 years'

Mother of soldier whose body has been held in Gaza addresses UN Human Rights Council.

'Hamas inhumanity knows no bounds'

Mother of soldier held by Hamas in Gaza to address UN Human Rights Council.

Pro-Israel voices silenced at the UN

UN Human Rights Council interrupts,cuts audio of speaker rebutting anti-Israel lies during debate on alleged Israeli 'war crimes.'

Response to UN Human Rights Council: 'Am Yisrael Chai!'

Hundreds protest at UN headquarters in Geneva as Human Rights Council debates another anti-Israel report.

UN 'anti-Settlement' blacklist postponed

UN Human Rights Council will not publish blacklist of companies doing business in Judea and Samaria this month.

Head of UN Gaza probe resigns

Academic David Crane, tapped to head UNHCR probe against Israel which ignores Hamas, resigns, citing personal reasons.

Bye bye Human Rights Council

Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel explore the consequences of the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council.

UN Human Rights Council: 'History of hypocrisy'

Condemning settlements after Syria massacre, Israel 'blacklist', blaming Israel for Gaza riots. Lev HaOlam: 'Will others follow US out?'

Friedman: US, not UNHRC advancing human rights

US Amb. to Israel praises administration for leaving 'corrupt' UN Human Rights Council.

Young Israel backs 'decision to walk away from hatemongers'

Young Israel thanks Trump, Haley, Pompeo for walking away from UN Human Rights Council.

Report: US to announce withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

US Secretary of State, UN Ambassador reportedly to announce withdrawal from UNHCR over anti-Israel bias today.