This year's Nobel Peace Prize goes to one of the world's most experienced human rights defenders. Navanethem "Navi" Pillay is being honored for her long-standing efforts to advance peace and international law. She also stands by her well-known conclusion that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
ConflictsThe UN is calling on Iran to immediately end its "brutal repression" after thousands of people were killed during recent protests across the country.
WorldCountries' governments must intervene in Gaza, urge leaders of 22 aid organizations. The statement comes after an independent investigation commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, UNHRC, has established that Israel's warfare in the strip constitutes genocide.
ConflictsIsrael's warfare in the Gaza Strip constitutes genocide. This is now also stated by an independent investigation commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, UNHRC. Israel "categorically rejects" the conclusions.
ConflictsThe war in Gaza is the deadliest conflict ever for journalists, says Irene Khan, freedom of expression expert affiliated with the UN.
ConflictsRussia has made itself guilty of torture and enforced disappearances in Ukraine, both crimes against humanity, it emerges from an investigation conducted by the UN.
WorldSerious violations of human rights are still ongoing in Belarus, according to UN investigators.
WorldIsrael's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claims that the country will boycott the UN Human Rights Council and accuses it of anti-Semitism.
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