Volker Türk
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worldUN Condemns Iran-Israel Escalation, Warns of Wider Conflict
The UN Secretary-General Guterres and agency heads condemn retaliatory strikes, urging immediate de-escalation to prevent regional conflict and unimaginable destruction.
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worldGlobal Briefs: Epstein Scandal Fuels Femicide Crisis, Denmark Achieves HIV Milestone, Belarus Rights Concerns Persist
UN highlights global femicide crisis linked to Epstein scandal. Denmark eradicates mother-to-child transmission of syphilis and HIV. Belarus prisoner releases noted, but rights concerns remain.
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worldSudan Conflict: UN Warns of Escalating Genocidal Violence
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan highlight escalating civilian deaths, sexual violence, and the grave risk of genocide amid ongoing conflict.
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worldHuman Rights Under 'Full-Scale Attack,' UN Warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and High Commissioner Volker Türk issue stark warnings on the erosion of human rights globally, urging immediate action.
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techUN Chief: AI Must Prioritize Human Rights, Inclusivity
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urges AI development to be governed by human rights, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and global standards to prevent inequity and bias.
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worldSudan Conflict: Drone Attacks Kill Scores, UN Delivers Vital Aid
UN rights chief expresses alarm as at least 57 civilians, including 15 children, are killed in drone strikes across Sudan. Meanwhile, a UN convoy delivers critical humanitarian supplies to cut-off communities.