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US Skips Key UN Human Rights Review, Joining Ranks of Rare Boycotters
The United States boycotted the Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council, marking a rare absence from this critical process.
- On Friday, the United States did not attend the Universal Periodic Review, becoming only the second nation ever to boycott this essential United Nations process on human rights.
- Jurg Lauber, president of the United Nations Human Rights Council, confirmed the absence of the United States delegation during the scheduled review in Geneva.
- This boycott follows the United States announcement in August, reflecting a significant shift in Washington, D.C.s engagement with member states of the United Nations on human rights issues.
Why It Matters
The United States decision to boycott the Universal Periodic Review raises concerns about its commitment to global human rights standards and may influence international perceptions and relations within the United Nations. This action could signal a broader trend of disengagement from multilateral human rights dialogues.