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Human Rights Council

New High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet attends the opening day of the 39th U.N. Council of Human Rights in Geneva on September 10, 2018.
Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways From the New U.N. Human Rights Chief's First Public Speech

Michelle Bachelet's bold speech condemned the Trump administration's family separation policy along with other human rights abuses.

By Jack Herrera
A general view of participants at the 16th Session ot he Human Rights Council
News in Brief

The Trump Administration Will Withdraw From the United Nations Human Rights Council

The announcement is expected to come one day after the U.N.'s high commissioner for human rights railed against Trump's immigration policies.

By Kate Wheeling
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News in Brief

U.S. Calls for Change in U.N. Human Rights Council

The U.S. called on Tuesday for the U.N. Human Rights Council to change how it operates, demanding fairer treatment of Israel.

By Nick Hagar