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15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council

15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council

The elected 15 states will serve in the 47-member Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting Jan 1, 2024.
Wed Oct 11 2023
'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets

'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets

Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

Malaysia has abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Fri Apr 08 2022
UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits

UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits

UNGA suspends Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, expressing "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis".
Fri Apr 08 2022
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum

EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum

Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow

Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow

In recent months, authorities have published the lengthy rights strategy, appointed a national human rights council.
Thu Jan 27 2022
World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin

World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin

The international community has high expectations on Malaysia to make good of its pledges and commitments when elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the 2022 -2024 term.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin

Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin

Malaysia plans to prioritise constructive engagement, cooperation, inclusivity, transparency and mutual respect in the HRC.
Fri Oct 15 2021
US returns to UN Human Rights Council

US returns to UN Human Rights Council

The United States was on Thursday elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council, following its withdrawal in June 2018.
Fri Oct 15 2021
UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council

UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council

The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia welcomed Malaysia's pledge to mainstream human rights standards across policies and engage on other human rights treaties.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term

Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term

Ismail Sabri said Malaysia is ready to play an active role - to be the facilitator for conciliation, the enabler for cooperation, and the builder of consensus.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin

Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin

Saifuddin said Malaysia upheld that position when it co-sponsored a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin

Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin

Saifuddin said Malaysia is ready to play its role as a constructive partner and work closely to advance the global human rights agenda.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council

Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council

Saifuddin emphasised on Malaysia's priority for a whole-of-society approach in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians

Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians

Malaysia wants the Human Rights Council (HRC) to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to ensure accountability and humanitarian support for the Palestinians.
Fri May 28 2021
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025