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The UN, Individual Privacy and the Surveillance State

Jacqueline Van De Velde
July 23, 2014

The High Commissioner for Human Rights steps into the debate

Finally Some Justice for Sri Lanka?

Mark Leon Goldberg
March 28, 2014

The Human Rights Council takes action.

Why a North Korea ICC Case is Not as Far Fetched As You Might Think

Mark Leon Goldberg
February 18, 2014

China may yet support an ICC investigation in DPRK

What Can the UN Do About Egypt?

Mark Leon Goldberg
August 16, 2013

The UN human rights systems may kick into gear.

How to Keep Bad Guys Off the Human Rights Council

Mark Leon Goldberg
July 12, 2013

Western Europe should be leading by example. It's not.

5 Shocking Human Rights Abuses Exposed By UN Syria Report

Mark Leon Goldberg
June 4, 2013

The human rights situation in Syria has spiraled out of control.

Human Rights Council Elections Today. USA Faces Tough Re-election Bid

Mark Leon Goldberg
November 12, 2012

The General Assembly votes today on membership to the UN Human Rights Council. 18 of the Council's 47 seats are up for grabs.

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Mark Leon Goldberg
November 5, 2012

4 big issues at the United Nations that could change after the election.

Sudan Withdraws from Human Rights Council Race, Which is How It’s Supposed to Work

Mark Leon Goldberg
August 31, 2012

The Human Rights Council once again shows that it has sufficient safeguards to keep the worst human rights offenders from joining its ranks.

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