UN rights chief laments ‘shift in direction’ in U.S.

UN rights chief laments ‘shift in direction’ in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights.
UN rights chief deeply worried about direction of US policy under Trump
The United Nations rights chief expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that divisive rhetoric is being used to deceive and polarise people.
UN Rights Chief Warns of Shifts in US Under Trump
The UN rights chief, Volker Turk, expressed concern over a shift in US policies under Trump, highlighting divisive rhetoric and impacts on human rights. He criticized Trump’s actions, including dismantling diversity programs,
UN Leader Condemns Trump Administration's 'Shift' In Human Rights
U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk raised concern over the Trump administration's "fundamental shift" in the United States' attitude toward human rights. "Policies intended to protect people from discrimination are now labeled as discriminatory.
UN rights chief alarmed by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction
GENEVA: The UN rights chief voiced deep concern Monday over the United States’ “fundamental shift” in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the “unchecked power” of “unelected tech oligarchs”.
UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction
The UN's Volker Turk has noted a worrying "fundamental shift" in the rights situation in Donald Trump's America. Basic human rights in the US are under threat as the country's new administration rolls back previous policies to combat discrimination,
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Unelected UN Human Rights Chief Rails Against ‘Global Power Dynamic’ of ‘Unelected’ Tech ‘Oligarchs’
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American censored by UN Human Rights Council, accused of using 'disrespectful language'
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Joint Letter to Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council on the Repression of Civic Space in Algeria
The Algerian authorities have maintained their repression of civic space through a brutal crackdown on the rights to freedom ...
Nicaragua withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
Nicaragua announced on Thursday it would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council, following a UN report that ...
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At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights chief
As 120 conflicts rage around the world from the DR Congo to Gaza and from Sudan to Ukraine, UN human rights chief Volker Türk ...
UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the world. He lashed out at voices of ...
Thai PM says human rights must be followed, amid concern over Uyghurs
International standards and human rights principles must be followed, Thailand's prime minister said on Thursday, in response ...
'Baseless', 'cherry picking of situations': India slams UN human rights chief's remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
India slammed the “unfounded and baseless” comments made by the UN’s human rights chief, who mentioned Kashmir and Manipur in ...
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UNHCHR voices concern over human rights violations in India
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed concerns over the human rights violations ...
Dallas teens addressing United Nations council to advocate for Afghan girls
A dozen Dallas teens are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council this week to advance women’s rights and regional ...