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Francesca Albanese denounces 'toxic' attacks against her

In recent weeks, Germany, France, Italy, and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, an Italian lawyer, said the remarks were taken out of context.

UN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva
An Afghan Taliban fighter sits on a tank near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, following exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces

UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression

A protester waves the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag outside UN headquarters during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran in New York on January 15, 2026.

'Nuremberg moment': UN Human Rights Council adopts motion for probe into Iran protest violence

Workers prepare AIS boxes at a World Food Programme (WFP) facility in Damascus countryside, Syria, July 29, 2025.

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short


UN finds Russia responsible for 'vast majority' of potential war crimes in Ukraine

It also found abuses committed by Ukraine, including two cases of people who were out of action who were shot, wounded or tortured.

 THE UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council earlier this month.

The UN condemned Russia – is Moscow’s war finally losing international impunity?

Only four countries voted to support Russia's actions at the latest UN assembly.

 Monitors at the United Nations General Assembly hall display the results of a vote on a resolution condemning the annexation of parts of Ukraine by Russia, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, October 12, 2022

UNHRC refuses to debate China's human rights violations

47-member body rejected text in a narrow vote of 17-19, with 11 abstentions • FM claims victory after human rights body approves first Israeli resolution

 Activists take part in a protest against China's treatment towards the ethnic Uyghur people and calling for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, at a park Jakarta, Indonesia, January 4, 2022

Shelling hits south Ukraine as Russia in UN spotlight over escalation

As the conflict in Ukraine continues with no clear end in sight, more nations are speaking out against Russia's actions.

 An ammunition boxes are seen near a house damaged by shelling, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the village of Hrakove, recently liberated by Ukrainian Armed Forces, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine September 9, 2022

Bachelet's anti-Israel bias and China breakdown

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Looking back at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' tenure.

 THE UNITED NATIONS High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet attends her final news conference before the end of her mandate at the UN in Geneva, last week.

Israel: UN human rights office is a mouthpiece for Palestinian Authority

Israel has not acted in good faith when it comes to processing visa applications, Bachelet said, adding that she called on the government "to meet its international obligations in this regard.”

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet

UN should reinstate staffer sacked for tweet against ‘indiscriminate rocket fire’ - Erdan

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan said that firing Muscroft over the tweet "effectively grants Palestinian players an ‘unwritten veto’ over UN statements."

 Rockets are fired toward Israel from Rafah, in the Gaza Strip, on August 7, 2022.

UN on track to violate both Charter and Staff Rules - opinion

Serious consideration should be given to terminating the functioning and financing of this ill-advised and damaging Inquiry Commission.

 Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room of the Palace of Nations, Geneva (Switzerland). It is the meeting room of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

UN investigator apologizes for Jewish Lobby remark

Kothari explained that his intention had been "to denounce the relentless and vitriolic personal attacks against the members of the commission."

The empty seat of Israel is pictured during a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, 2019

Pressure grows on UN investigator to resign after Jewish Lobby remark

“it remains the sole decision of a member of the COI to step down from their position as they are independent experts,” UNHRC spokesman said.

 Former UN human rights chief and lead of a international commission of inquiry into alleged crimes committed during the latest conflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, Navi Pillay arrives to deliver her report on the opening day of the 50th UNHRC session, June 13, 2022.