UN: World Leaders Should Commit to Human Rights, International Justice

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image The United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City, New York, US, April 21, 2025. © 2025 UN Photo/Loey Felipe (New York) – World leaders gathering at the United Nations General Assembly from September 22-30 should commit to protecting the UN from powerful governments seeking to defund and undermine the organization’s capacity to promote human rights and international justice, Human Rights Watch said.On the eve of the General Assembly’s annual general debate, world leaders will hold a summit on the situation in Palestine, which French President Emmanuel…

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