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Unhrc

2022

Iran

UN votes on a fact-finding mission into Iran, but don’t look at it too closely

The UN HRC approved a fact-finding investigation into human rights violations in Iran. However, the vote reveals three disturbing facts about the Council and its ability to protect human rights.
UN votes on a fact-finding mission into Iran, but don’t look at it too closely
Russia

Russia booted out of the UN Human Rights Council. What's next?

Following the General Assembly declaring the annexation of Ukrainian illegal, Russia's presence on the UN Security Council has officially lost its legal basis.
Russia booted out of the UN Human Rights Council. What's next?
China

China in Focus at UN "Selective Rights Council" (UNRC)

The Human Rights Council passed a resolution on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
China in Focus at UN "Selective Rights Council" (UNRC)
Campaign Updates

Update on UN-aligned’s open letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council

UN-aligned’s open letter to the UNHRC which called for a ban on countries that criminalise LGBTQ+ from forming part of the commission will be delayed owing to the latest developments in the United Nations and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Update on UN-aligned’s open letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council

2021

Lgbtq

UN-aligned calls on UNHRC to ban members that criminalise homosexuality

This is an open letter drafted by UN-aligned and addressed to the President of the United Nations Human Rights Commission.
UN-aligned calls on UNHRC to ban members that criminalise homosexuality
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