UN: monitor needed to protect rights in counter-terrorism
As the international community is poised to establish a special rapporteur of the United Nations on protecting human rights in counter-terrorism efforts, a small number of states – led by China, Russia and United States – are colluding to block the establishment of an effective mandate.
United Nations: Establish new human rights body – human rights organisations support Secretary-General’s UN reform efforts
U.N. member states should move quickly to establish a stronger human rights body as recommended by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, 15 leading human rights organizations said today.
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