UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Russia ends membership in UNHRC, calls suspension 'unlawful, politically motivated'

Russia said "suspending the membership of the Russian Federation in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an unlawful and politically motivated act of punishment designed to make an example of a sovereign UN member pursuing independent domestic and foreign policies.”

Apr 08, 2022, 18:04 PM IST

Russia's suspension from UNHRC a meaningful step by international community: Joe Biden

The UN General Assembly suspended Russia from the Human Rights Council in a 93-24 vote, with 58 countries abstaining.

Apr 08, 2022, 06:21 AM IST

Ukraine war: UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

Russia has been suspended from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the world body's top human rights organisation. 

Apr 07, 2022, 21:50 PM IST

UN resolution to condemn dismal North Korea human rights

The UN Human Rights Council is expected to adopt this week a resolution condemning the "dismal" human rights situation in North Korea, Seoul`s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Mar 23, 2017, 15:52 PM IST