Volker Turk

UN Human Rights Chief:

'Lebanon pager blasts a violation of humanitarian law'

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for “independent, thorough and transparent investigation” into the explosions of pagers by Hezbollah terrorists.

Sen. Cotton to UN:

'Is Hamas a terrorist organization?'

Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages.

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.

UNHCR wants independent investigation into execution 'reports'

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into "reports" about the execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas last week.

'Int'l law must be adhered to'

UN human rights chief criticizes Israel over Gaza war

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, fails to condemn Hamas.

Israel condemns UNHCR response to Hamas massacre

'Why can't the High Commissioner call Hamas terrorists or a spade a spade?' asks Israeli UN mission.

UN Human Rights Commissioner blasts Musk's campaign against ADL

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges online platforms such as X to do more to battle hate speech.

UN human rights chief:

'The violence must stop'

UN human rights chief Volker Turk denounces violence following Tel Aviv attack and Jenin operation: Violence only begets more violence.

Israeli mission in Geneva:

'UN High Commissioner turns blind eye to Palestinian terrorism'

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk condemns Israel after 7 terrorists killed in Shechem battle.

Ambassador:

'UN rights comm. last 1 who can teach us about democracy'

Israel’s UN Amb. slams UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk after Turk calls on Israeli govt. not to pass judicial reforms.

'This must end now':

Israel blasts UN rights commissioner over criticism

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemns Israel's response to terrorism, fails to condemn PA incitement which led to these attacks.

US lawmakers to UN:

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'

Group of US lawmakers call for removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, after antisemitic posts of hers were uncovered.

UN to Musk:

'Ensure Twitter respects human rights'

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights issues open letter to Twitter's new owner after mass firings.

Volker Turk appointed UN high commissioner for human rights

Turk will replace Michelle Bachelet, who was known for being critical of Israel.