New in UN Treaty Watch
Experts Criticize UN Politicization of Human Rights
Jacob Mchangama and Aaron Rhodes explain how the UN's insistence on the indivisibility of civil and political rights, on the one hand, and economic, social and cultural rights, on the other, politicizes the UN human rights review process.
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Ruse: International Law Does Not Establish Sexual Orientation as Human Right
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Senator Lee Leads Opposition to Ratification of UN Disability Treaty
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Agency Issues Guide to Corporate Respect of Human Rights
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Members of HRC Propose Form of Abortion Right
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
U.N. Committee Discusses Discrimination Against Women in Chile with NGOs
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Human Rights Council Suspends Session After Adopting Resolutions on Older Persons, Poverty, and Rights of Peasants
ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
Human Rights Representative Appointed to Assess Sound Disposal of Waste in Hungary
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Panel Warns U.S. Lawmakers About Dangers of UN Disabilities Treaty
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
U.S. Political Party Platforms Invoke Distinct Foreign Policy Phrases
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Seeks to Influence Local Government Decisions on Climate Change
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Farris: UN Disabilities Treaty Threatens American Sovereignty and Parental Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Official Warns Australia About Human Rights Implications of Offshore Detention Centers
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SECURITY, DIPLOMACY
UN Expert Urges Countries to Adopt Robust Global Arms Treaty
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM
UN Names Iran as Member of Arms Trade Treaty Drafting Team
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN's Business and Human Rights Group Outlines Roadmap
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE
HRC Resolution Challenges Intellectual Property Rights Protections
SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM, DIPLOMACY
UN Arms Trade Treaty Threatens Second Amendment Rights
ECONOMICS, FINANCE & TRADE, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Hosts Discussion Session on Effects of Global Business and Finance on Human Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Human Rights Chief Seeks to Improve UN Coordination with National Human Rights Groups
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Experts Concerned About Canada's Response to Demonstrations
ECONOMICS, FINANCE & TRADE, SECURITY, DIPLOMACY
UN Human Rights Experts Urge EU to Adopt Financial Transactions Tax
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Rapporteur Urges International Involvement in Israel's Criminal Justice System
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY
Pillay Urges Countries to Adopt Redistributive Sustainability Policies
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
UN Business and Human Rights Working Group Issues First Report
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Rapporteur Criticizes U.S. Court for Defying UN's Oversight Principles
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
Israel Suspends Working Ties with UN Human Rights Council
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, FINANCE & TRADE
Trade Union Group Submits Recommendations for OECD Corporate Regulation
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Muslims Protest UN Discussion on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
China Defends Restrictive Internet Policies at Human Rights Council
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
OHCHR Chief Urges Countries to Improve Human Rights Protection in 2012
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, FINANCE & TRADE
UN Business and Human Rights Working Group Determines Initial Work Program Priorities
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Human Rights Denounces Failure to Close Guantanamo Prison
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
OHCHR Publishes "Interpretive Guide" on UN Business and Human Rights
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Member Explains Role of NHRIs
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Goldston: UN Should Establish a Global Fund for Justice
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Secretary-General Calls for Climate Change Impact Funding
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Ruggie: Transnational Businesses Must Engage in Human Rights Due Diligence
SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Expert Explains Trade Talks Should Promote the Right to Food
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Solicits Input on Work Program
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
U.S. De-funds UNESCO Over Palestinian Vote
FINANCE & TRADE, HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE
U.S. Senator Demands Congressional Approval of International Trade Treaty
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
Ireland Rejects HRC's Recommendations to Expand Abortion
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Supports Australia's Gender-Neutral Passport Requirements
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CERD Issues Country Observations at Conclusion of 69th Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CERD Expresses Concern over Republic of Georgia's Assessment of its Work
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Czech Republic Defends Record on Elimination of Racial Discrimination
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Human Rights Advisory Committee Submits Human Rights Recommendations
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CFI Cautions Against Expansive Interpretation of New General Comment
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Small Arms Treaty Would Create UN Agency to Regulate Gun Sales
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Adopts Conclusions on Reports of Ethiopia, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
NGOs Adopt Statement on Reforms to Strengthen Human Rights Treaty Bodies
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CEDAW, Universal Access to Reproductive and Sexual Health Large Focus of Latest UN Women Report
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Creates Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations
ECONOMICS, CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Adds Guiding Principles for Business to UN Human Rights Catechism
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE, SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM
Report of Ireland Considered by UN Torture Committee
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM
UN Torture Committee Considers Report of Monaco
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Member States Express Concerns About UN Treaty Body System
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE, SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY & TERRORISM
UN Committee Against Torture Considers Report of Slovenia
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Considers Report of Germany
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Governments Will Debate UN Treaty Granting Human Rights to Mother Earth
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Human Rights Council to Examine Hungary and Latvia
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, DIPLOMACY
Leading Critic Calls for U.S. to Exit UN Human Rights Council
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Amid Criticism, HRC Adopts Outcome of Universal Periodic Review of U.S.
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Hosts Dialogue with Special Rapporteurs on Terrorism and Human Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Human Rights Commissioner Delivers Annual Report to HRC
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Examines Serbian Compliance
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Hosts Expert Workshop on "Hate Speech" in Preparation for New General Comment
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
C-FAM Reports on State Concerns that Treaty Bodies Are Exceeding Authority
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
OHCHR Releases Draft Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CRC Finishes 56th Session; Releases Concluding Observations
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Secretary-General Encourages HRC to Conduct Work Objectively
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Expert Bemoans Bi-lateral EU-India Negotiations on Medicines
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Human Rights Council Advisory Committee Adopts Five Recommendations
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CEDAW to Examine Israel, South Africa and Others at 48th Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
U.S. Civil Society Organizations Oppose CEDAW Ratification
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Examines National Compliance
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Treaty Committee Discusses Draft Comment on Sexual and Reproductive Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Official Promotes Global Governance of Migration and Development
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Adopts Recommendations on National Implementation of Civil and Political Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CESCR to Examine Domestic Realization of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
NGOs Criticize U.S. Human Rights Record in Advance of Universal Periodic Review
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UN Committee Reviews Poland's Report on Civil and Political Rights
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CEDAW Considers Report from Czech Republic on Discrimination against Women
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UNFPA Director Explains that Cultural Objections to Controversial Human Rights Must be Changed
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Human Rights Committee to Examine Poland, Hungary, others at 100th Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
HRC Appoints a Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE, SECURITY
HRC Seeks International Pact Regulating Private Military and Security Companies
SUSTAINABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
Special Rapporteur on Movement and Dumping of Toxic and Dangerous Products Submits Report
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
UNFPA Reminds UN Conference of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights of Disabled Persons
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CERD Finishes 77th Session; Issues Concluding Observations
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
U.S. State Department Submits Human Rights Report to United Nations
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
CERD Considers Reports from Government, Amnesty International during Slovenia's Review Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Consider Reports from the Government, NGOs at France's Review Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination considers Iran's report on implementation of Convention provisions.
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to Consider Reports from the Government, NGOs at Romania's Review Session
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW & JUSTICE, SOCIETY & CULTURE
Advisory Committee Adopts Four Recommendations to Human Rights Council
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