UN launches human rights investigation of Iran's crackdown
Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations says there are many ways to hold Iran accountable - with or without its cooperation.
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AJC praises nations for backing UN session addressing Iranian abuse of protesters
American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.
B’nai Brith calls for reform of UNHRC, expulsion of ‘non-free’ member nations
Canadian advocacy org also urges appointment of ‘effective high commissioner’ who would return focus to legitimate human rights issues.
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.
Israel votes to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Israel backs anti-Russia resolution in UN, condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine and killing of civilians.
Biden names envoy to UN Human Rights Council
Biden names Atlanta Jewish leader as envoy to UN Human Rights Council.
US re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council
Former US President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018, citing its longstanding anti-Israel bias.
Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio slam Biden admin invite to UN envoy on racism
Haley wonders why the Biden WH is asking the UN to investigate "the freest country in the world" instead of nations without human rights.
'Inquisition against the Jewish State at UN Human Rights Council'
Following UN Human Rights Council session, Wiesenthal Centre speaks out against 'inquisition' against Israel.
Cracks in the UN’s abuse of Israel
The United Nations continues to single out Israel for vilification, but some Western countries are beginning to wake up. Opinion.
UN council passes measure accusing Israel of war crimes
United Nations Human Rights Council adopts report accusing Israel of war crimes during clashes with rioters on Gaza border.
UK demands UN Human Rights Council drop anti-Israel bias
Britain joins US in slamming UN human rights council's anti-Israel bias.
UN Ambassador: It's a shame so many fall for Hamas' tale
Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva slams international community for believing Hamas' tale, allowing abuse of civilians.
Conference of Presidents: UN High Commissioner abused authority
Leaders say UN High Commissioner for Human Rights complicit in blatantly discriminatory campaign against Israel by Human Rights Council.
Trump's UNHRC representative: Enough with the Israel obsession
Erin Barclay slams constant obsession with Israel, says Trump considering pulling out of UNHRC.
Canada to UN: Don't appoint our anti-Israel prof
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister questions appointment of its own citizen as UN adviser after accusations of anti-Israel bias.
Watch: Maher slams European treatment of Israel
Having "been a real a**** to Israel," liberal comedian opines now "maybe Europe will have a little sympathy for what Israel goes through".
UN official stresses 'context' of Arab terrorism
UN official resigns position, blasts Israel's "lack of accountability" while stressing "context" of Arab terrorism.
Israel Agrees to Work With UN Board of Inquiries
After refusing to cooperate with UNHRC's inquiry to Gaza, Prosor agrees to work with Ban Ki-moon's established board - with conditions.
Israel to Join United Nations Human Rights Council
In total about-face, UNHRC accepts Israel. Analysts: Israel threatened to leave UN; UN feared Syria, North Korea to follow.
Israel to Attend UN Human Rights Review
Israel confirms it will attend the United Nations Human Rights Council Periodic Review, scheduled for Tuesday.
Human Rights Official Attacks Israeli 'Apartheid'
Richard Falk says the peace process is a trick, claims Israel's treatment of PA Arabs in Judea and Samaria is apartheid.
UN: Syria Uses Children as ‘Human Shields’
Assad’s armed forces kill and sexually attack children and use them as human shields, the United Nations charged Monday.
Prosor Explodes ‘Myths’ of PA-Israeli ‘Struggle’
Amb. Prosor explodes myths. ‘How can Israel-PA conflict be the key to stopping Assad and Ahmadinejad? Jerusalem not Jewish?
Israel Speaks Out Against 'Hypocrisy of the UNHRC'
Israeli ambassador to UNHRC: UN Human Rights Council “unjustified” and “counterproductive.”
Israel Won't Cooperate with UNHRC's 'Goldstone 2'
Diplomatic source: Israel will not cooperate with the UNHRC's “fact-finding mission”, won't legitimize an illegitimate body.
UNHRC Creates 'Goldstone 2' Committee
New “fact-finding mission” to investigate Israeli settlements. Prime Minister: "This council ought to be ashamed of itself."
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