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Indigenous Leaders Present UN with Roadmap Amidst Financial Strain from U.S. Funding Cuts

Indigenous Leaders Present UN with Roadmap Amidst Financial Strain from U.S. Funding Cuts

Indigenous leaders have presented a roadmap to the United Nations (UN) aimed at protecting Indigenous communities, focusing on rights in conflict areas, participation at the UN, and the impact of artificial intelligence. This comes during the 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) in Geneva. The session highlighted the need for AI development to align with Indigenous rights and addressed the risks posed by AI infrastructure. The roadmap includes 12 key points for global governments, emphasizing protections for Indigenous Peoples in isolation and preserving languages. However, the UN faces a financial crisis due to the U.S. withholding billions in obligatory payments, exacerbating funding challenges.
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6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record
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UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability

UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability

July 27 (Reuters) - A United Nations fact-finding body on Venezuela said on Monday it was "gravely concerned" over the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and urged it to rejoin.
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UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes
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US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

By Andrea Shalal July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding" over French comments comparing the U.S. to North Korea, Russia and other authoritarian states
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list
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Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Position

Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Position

Uganda has officially nominated Ambassador Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, with the current UN chief, António Guterres, set to complete his term on December 31, 2026. Otunnu, a veteran diplomat, has a distinguished career in international diplomacy, having served as the UN Under-Secretary-General and the first Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted Otunnu's extensive experience and contributions to peace and human rights, positioning him as a strong candidate for the role.
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Indigenous Leaders Present 12-Point Plan to UN for Rights Protection

Indigenous Leaders Present 12-Point Plan to UN for Rights Protection

Indigenous leaders have presented a 12-point plan to the United Nations, calling for stronger protections for Indigenous rights, lands, and voices. The proposal addresses the impacts of climate change, violence, and other crises on Indigenous communities. It emphasizes the need for action to protect Indigenous land and rights, preserve languages, and ensure data sovereignty. The plan also calls for increased Indigenous participation in global affairs and the implementation of the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Financial challenges facing the U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) were also highlighted.
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The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct
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UN Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Stranded Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

UN Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Stranded Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for urgent action to protect thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the collapse of a ceasefire in the region, at least 6,000 crew members on approximately 400 vessels remain unable to evacuate. The situation is exacerbated by reports of shipowners abandoning seafarers without support, repatriation, or owed wages. The UN is urging states and shipowners to ensure the protection and safe passage of these seafarers, emphasizing the need for consular assistance and essential supplies.