Why did UNHRC invite Iran’s VP to special panel?

Testimony of UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer before 2019 opening session of UN Human Rights Council.  Mr. President: Human rights victims around the world look to the United Nations to uphold its founding promises. Thirteen years ago, in the resolution creating this Council, the UN promised to address gross and systematic violations. The UN promised that Council members would uphold the “highest standards” of “promoting and protecting human rights.” And the UN promised that this Council would, “eliminate double standards and politicization.” Today, victims…

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