Footage of the cartoonist's arrest showed him being dragged on the ground, handcuffed behind his back, and his head being pressed down while being escorted by officers.

The U.S. led efforts to create the UN human rights system after World War II, including drafting the UDHR, but the country has struggled to follow through with its commitments. In the last seven ...

Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations and defines its identity as an organization for people around the world. Member States have mandated the Secretary ...