UN Watch

UN Watch is a Geneva-based human rights organization founded in 1993 to monitor UN compliance with the principles of its Charter. It is accredited as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and as an Associate NGO to the UN Department of Public Information (DPI).

Most Recent Articles by UN Watch:

Today: Mothers of 3 Kidnapped Israeli Teenagers to Appear at UN June 24, 2014
Rachel Frankel addressed UNHRC this morning with 2 mothers by her side; all 3 now meeting with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Flavia Pansieri
June 24: UN to Hear Appeal from Mother of Kidnapped Israeli-American Teenager Naftali Frankel June 23, 2014
UN Watch condemns the kidnapping of the three boys, which the ICRC rightly described as a war crime
Clash at UN: Venezuela and Cuba Reps Heckle Dissidents Testifying at UN Human Rights Council June 18, 2014
“These students are human rights heroes who put their freedom and safety on the line for the basic democratic freedoms that so many of us take for granted,
Today: UN to Hear from Venezuelan Protest Leaders, Cuban Dissidents June 17, 2014
Testifying: Venezuelan student protest leaders Eusebio Costa & Alejandro Teppa; and Angel Carromero, driver in the suspicious crash that killed legendary Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá
UN to hear testimony of foul play in Cuban dissident’s death June 16, 2014
Angel Carromero, driver in the suspicious crash that killed legendary Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá, to address UN Human Rights Council
Upcoming UN Summit of Venezuelan Dissidents Raises Ire of Caracas June 15, 2014
UN Human Rights Council event on June 17 to examine Venezuela crackdown; National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello says gathering seeks to “discredit” government
UN rights chief must call urgent session on “serious, mortal threat” against civilians i June 12, 2014
Advancing Jihadists warn of “account to settle” in Baghdad as 500,000 forced to flee Mosul
UN Elects Cuba to Chair World Health Assembly Even as Cubans Lack Aspirin, Basic Health May 19, 2014
Cuban media hails decision; UN Watch condemns "UN handing propaganda victory to a dictatorship"
Iranian Dissident Wins Geneva Human Rights Prize May 14, 2014
Marina Nemat to Address UN Ambassadors at UN Watch Ceremony Next Week
Goldstone Report Co-Author Christine Chinkin Loses Bid for Palestine Post to Indonesian Diplomat May 8, 2014
U.S. and Canada blast today's UN appointment of Richard Falk's wife, citing 'biased and inflammatory views,' 'abysmal judgment'
Nepotism: Discredited UN rights official Richard Falk to be replaced by controversial wife for 6-yea May 6, 2014
UN Watch says Hilal Elver is 'unfit to serve,' urges U.S. ambassador Samantha Power to oppose her in Thursday's election
Iran sweeps coveted UN rights posts April 23, 2014
Also elected: Russia, China, genocidal Sudan, Cuba, Pakistan, Turkey, slave-holding Mauritania: NGOs protest "Black Day for Human Rights"
Another outrageous UN appointment March 28, 2014
Only U.S. can stop these outrageously partisan and problematic appointments
Exclusive: Under Arab pressure, UN set to reject vetted nominee, instead pick Indonesian with partis March 26, 2014
Diplomats say that Indonesia's former UN envoy is slated to become the next Human Rights Council monitor for Palestinian issues, but his objectivity is being questioned
Palestinian delegation fails to block UN group revealing it tried to fire controversial investigator March 24, 2014
Falk is the only UN official in history to have been denounced by top UN figures and world leaders
Falk’s departure is victory for Palestinians and human rights March 24, 2014
Palestinian UN delegation tried to fire Richard Falk for Hamas support, froze his report; today is his last day
UN police catch Chinese agent spying on Canadian rights activist March 20, 2014
Ti-Anna Wang
Six Powers Must Heed Warnings of New UN Reports on Iran Rights Violations March 19, 2014
EU's Ashton wraps up "substantive and useful" Vienna round with Iran, as two UN reports detail worsening human rights situation
Clash at UN: China Tries to Stop Testimony by Daughter of Jailed Democracy Leader Wang Bingzhang March 18, 2014
Democracies Rally to Her Defense
Venezuela Objects as Aunt of Jailed Opposition Leader Calls for Urgent Human Rights Council Debate March 8, 2014
Clash at UN Assembly: UN Watch circulates draft resolution for urgent debate and commission of inquiry
UN Whistleblower: Head of World Intellectual Property Agency Stole Employees’ DNA Samples March 4, 2014
The charges are being taken seriously in Geneva’s international circles where Brown is held in high regard, say insiders.
European MPs: “Suspend Russia and other dictators from UN human rights council” March 3, 2014
Today: Campaign launches to suspend Russia, China, Cuba, and Saudi Arabia from the Human Rights Council as they take their new seats and as Russia increases threats to Ukraine
Escaped North Korean Prison Guard to Address Geneva Rights Summit Ahead of UNHRC Debate on Damning R February 17, 2014
Also testifying: Wife of jailed Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini & Syrian rights activist Moayad Iskafe
Vietnam blocks journalist from attending UN review of its human rights record February 2, 2014
“Only authoritarian governments deny citizens their freedom of travel and right to free expression
Canada Tells UN to Fire Rep Who Called Israel “Genocidal” December 18, 2013
Richard Falk
Reaction to Israel’s Reported Acceptance into UN Human Rights Council’s Western Group November 28, 2013
UN Watch: "Though it's not yet final, we are hopeful that Israel will finally be admitted into a regional group at the Human Rights Council"
U.N. Must Remove Head of Intellectual Property Agency Implicated in DNA-Taking Scandal,Says Watchdog November 20, 2013
Tribune de Geneve: Gurry's Dubious Deals With Putin, China Anger WIPO Members; Technology Transfers to Iran, North Korea Spark U.S. Outrage
As UN chief visits Auschwitz, rights group urges action against antisemitism & gross rights abuses November 18, 2013
"Few if any of the UN human rights mechanisms -- including those experts concerned with racism -- have addressed antisemitism in any meaningful way.
U.N. Interpreter Falls Victim to Dreaded Hot Mic November 15, 2013
Going Viral: Interpreter Wonders Aloud at U.N. Selectivity on Israel: “There’s other really bad sh-t happening, but no one says anything”
“Black Day for Human Rights”: Global Outrage as UN Elects China, Cuba, Russia, Saudi Arabia to Top R November 12, 2013
Reaction by UN Watch and MPs worldwide