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UN rights chief: Ignoring global challenges stokes populism
The indifference of political elites toward those most vulnerable to the effects of globalization has led to the rise of populism, Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, told Kathimerini. Turk, who was in Athens recently for high-level meetings, raised the issue of the lack of funding for the UN, which prevents its smooth operation.
Bulgaria Defies UN Push for Arms Ban on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict Fallout
Bulgaria has stirred controversy by casting a dissenting vote against a resolution proposed in the UN Human Rights Council, which sought to impose a ban on arms sales to Israel in light of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The decision, reported by BNR "Horizon," has drawn criticism and raised questions about Bulgaria's stance on the matter.
FM Gerapetritis: Greece active in international debate on human rights’ protection
Greece's candidacies as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2025-26) and as member of the Human Rights Council (2028-2030) will focus on close collaboration with all countries and UN mechanisms to safeguard human rights, Foreign Minister George Gerapatritis said during his address at the 55th UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva on Wednesday.
Gerapetritis in Geneva for UN Human Rights Council session
Foreign Minister George Gerapatritis is scheduled to participate in the high-level segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday.
On the sidelines of the summit, Gerapatritis will engage in meetings with the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, and the Executive Vice President of the World Jewish Council Maram Stern.
Mariya Gabriel presented Bulgaria's candidacy for membership of the Human Rights Council
Bulgaria's candidacy for membership of the UN Human Rights Council in the period 2024-2026 was presented today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mariya Gabriel.
New US consul general in Thessaloniki named
A career member of the US Foreign Service, Jerrier (Jerry) Ismail, has been appointed the new US consul general in Thessaloniki.
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This will aggravate divisions
He said that there were no consultations of all member states, and such an approach will only worsen the discord within the Council.
He estimated that such an approach would only deepen the rift between the member states, increase the contradictions between the parties and add fuel to the fire, RIA Novosti reports.
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The UN has suspended Russia's participation in the Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution terminating Russia's participation in the Human Rights Council.
"The UN General Assembly has suspended Russia's participation in the UN Human Rights Council," the statement said.
93 delegations voted in favor of the resolution, 24 against and 58 abstentions.
Slovenia requests UN Human Rights Council session on Ethiopia
Geneva – Slovenia, in its capacity as the presiding country of the Council of the EU, requested a special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Ethiopia on Monday. More than 50 countries supported the call, Slovenia’s Permanent Mission to the UN Office in Geneva announced on Twitter.
ForMin Aurescu: Romania will remain a dedicated supporter of Belarusians' right to a democratic future
Romania will remain a dedicated supporter of the Belarusian people's right to a democratic future and a rightful place in the European family, Romania's Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu said on Tuesday in a keynote speech to the high-level segment of the 46th regular session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva via videoconference.