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U.S. Skips Human Rights Review by UN Body as Countries Appeal for Its Return Next Year
The US skipped its Universal Periodic Review for the first time since 2006 amid concerns over deteriorating human rights and violations under the Trump administration.
- On November 7, the United States government skipped its four-year UN Universal Periodic Review session in Geneva, a peer-review examining every member state's human rights record.
- Since taking office, the Trump administration has pursued policies flagged for human rights risks, including reported ICE raids and excessive force during demonstrations in the United States.
- Hundreds of civil society organisations, including Human Rights Watch, submitted reports on abuses, while US local and regional government officials and NGOs sought to relay criticisms to the Council on Friday.
- The UN Human Rights Council postponed the US UPR until November 2026 and warned it will consider measures if the United States government continues non-cooperation.
- International observers and advocates view continued non-cooperation as undermining accountability, warning the Universal Periodic Review ensures all states face peer review regardless of power.
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The American Union of Civil Liberties denounces that the Trump administration "establishes a dangerous example that will further weaken" rights "at home and abroad" Read
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U.S. skips human rights review by UN body as countries appeal for its return next year
The United States on Friday snubbed a review of its human rights record by a United Nations body on orders of the Trump administration, which has turned its back on the Human Rights Council.
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US officials, NGOs cry foul as Washington snubs UN rights review
US officials and rights defenders gathered at the United Nations in Geneva on Friday to voice concerns over human rights under President Donald Trump's administration, and denounce Washington's decision to snub a review of its record.
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