UN chief hails ‘very important role’ of Human Rights Council, as US withdraws, citing alleged bias

19 June 2018
Human Rights
A wide view of the Human Rights Council.
UN Photo/Elma Okic

In response to the withdrawal of the United States on Tuesday from the United Nations body which is designed to promote and protect human rights around the globe, Secretary-General António Guterres said that he would have “much preferred” the US remain.

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Peace and Security

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Rise in violent conflict shows prevention ‘more necessary than ever’: UN chief

Peace and Security

With the number of people killed in armed conflict rising tenfold since 2005, preventive action is “more necessary than ever,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.

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Women

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