International Organizations

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UNHRC Concludes 60th Session with Major Reforms and New Afghanistan Mechanism

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Brianne Blain

The Human Rights Council

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Russia Withdraws from the European Convention Against Torture

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Özge Karsu

On September 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the law on Russia’s formal withdrawal from the European Convention f

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UN Human Rights Office Appeals for Urgent De-escalation as Israel-Iran Crisis Continues

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 18, 2025, as the Israel-Iran crisis entered its sixth day, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif

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US Vetoes UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 4, 2025, the United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza and for the “immediate and unconditi