UN Watch

UNRWA fires 70 employees after Israeli accusations of Hamas affiliation

Earlier this week, USAID announced that it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff members to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre.

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A PALESTINIAN man walks past the building of the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City on January 8, 2018.
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The UN can't afford another appeaser: Why Michelle Bachelet must not lead - opinion

Systematically, Bachelet applied a double standard against the Jewish state, which she condemned more than any other country in the world.

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UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions

In UN Watch's press release, the NGO cited the UN's Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) recent nomination of Iran to the UN’s Committee for Program and Coordination.

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UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres smiles while speaking with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer inside 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, January 16, 2026.

Guterres faces backlash for congratulating Iranian regime, UN Watch demands transparency

According to Iran's state outlet, Guterres extended congratulations to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, describing the day as an opportunity to reflect on the country's path.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Recep Erdogan against UN sanctions on Libya

"Int'l community acting out of concern about Tripoli's oil reserves and not its people," Turkish PM says as UNSC mull using sanctions to punish Gaddafi, his family and his cohorts.

FEBRUARY 26, 2011ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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UNHRC set to debate suspending Libya's membership

Move marks first time the rights body holds session on one of its own members; PM calls on int'l community to condemn violence in Libya.

FEBRUARY 24, 2011ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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Interview: The watchman

Why the need for UN Watch? Says executive director Hillel Neuer, ‘Human rights in postwar Europe has become a new religion for many and if the Human Rights Council is the temple, Israel is the devil’

FEBRUARY 24, 2011ByILAN EVYATAR
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UN's Falk rejects calls to resign after 9/11 remarks

Special Rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories responds to claim by UN Watch that he suggested US gov't responsible for attacks.

JANUARY 29, 2011ByJORDANA HORN, JPOST CORRESPONDENT
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The ADL calls on countries to boycott 'Durban III'

Geneva-based UN Watch says it fears "banner of human rights and anti-racism will be hijacked to incite anti-Semitic hatred."

DECEMBER 24, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Iran loses, Saudi Arabia wins seat on UN Women board

Saudi Arabia gains seat on the board despite one of "the most repressive" records on women's rights; Iran gets lowest number of votes.

NOVEMBER 11, 2010ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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NGO: UNHRC gives impunity to violators

Council ignored China, Cuba, Libya, & N. Korea, while slamming Israel 27 times.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010ByE.B. SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
The Jerusalem Post

UNHRC gives impunity to violators, watchdog says

Council ignored China, Cuba, Libya, N. Korea in ’09, while slamming Israel 27 times.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010ByE.B. SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
The Jerusalem Post

UNHRC gives impunity to violators, watchdog says

Council ignored China, Cuba, Libya and North Korea in ’09, while slamming Israel with 27 out of its 33 country-specific resolutions.

FEBRUARY 25, 2010ByE.B. SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
The Jerusalem Post