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US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over call to ‘disobey’ Trump
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,311
UN sanctions on Iran set to return after failed delay bid
At least 60 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’
Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election
Netanyahu UNGA address sees props, accusations, and protests
US Supreme Court sides with Trump on freezing $4bn in foreign aid
Recognising Palestine vs holding Israel accountable?
Omer Bartov on Gaza genocide and Israel’s history of occupation
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk On Human Rights
From Sudan to the war in Gaza, 2025 has seen the continuation of major humanitarian crises across the globe. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, examines a range of these crises, while also exploring issues such as financing, reform, and declining multilateral consensus.Â
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This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.Â
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Background Reading:Â
- This expert brief outlines the Trump administration's move away from UN human rights standards.Â
- This post discusses the most recent U.S. report on Human Rights Practices.Â
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Host: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
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Guest: Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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