A major point of contention is the unprecedented decision by the United States to boycott its human rights review.
GENEVA (AN) — The U.N. Human Rights Council is grappling with significant financial and political challenges as it prepares for its 60th session next week.
A system-wide budgetary crisis, largely owing to the Trump administration's severe reductions in U.S. funding for the U.N. system, has forced the session to be shorter than usual, a situation that has drawn concern from both within the U.N. and from non-governmental organizations.
The U.N. human rights report titled "Blocking People's Eyes and Ears" shows a pronounced tightening of state control.
He also warned against a 'glorification of violence' as some nations become an 'extension of their ruler's personal power.'
The U.N. human rights chief said Congo's violence has reached “alarming levels” from the parties' brutal tactics.
Each U.N. member nation is obliged to have its human rights record examined approximately every four and a half years.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
While the U.N. grapples with crises and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, it is fighting for its own financial survival.
The U.N. chief called for an immediate end to fighting as world leaders prepare for an annual high-level gathering.
A global treaty that took almost two decades to create will become law early next year, enabling conservation areas.
