![15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council 15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council
The elected 15 states will serve in the 47-member Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting Jan 1, 2024.
Wed Oct 11 2023
!['Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets 'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677492839_Geneva.jpg)
'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets
Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645965764_WismaPutra.jpg)
Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Malaysia has abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649393669_NEWYORK.jpg)
UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits
UNGA suspends Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, expressing "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis".
Fri Apr 08 2022
![EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646134764_GENEVA.jpg)
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum
Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643272740_egypt.jpg)
Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow
In recent months, authorities have published the lengthy rights strategy, appointed a national human rights council.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639126913_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin
The international community has high expectations on Malaysia to make good of its pledges and commitments when elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the 2022 -2024 term.
Fri Dec 10 2021
![Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634277378_TBSAIFUDDIN.jpg)
Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin
Malaysia plans to prioritise constructive engagement, cooperation, inclusivity, transparency and mutual respect in the HRC.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![US returns to UN Human Rights Council US returns to UN Human Rights Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/81569620930_PBBUnitedNations.jpg)
US returns to UN Human Rights Council
The United States was on Thursday elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council, following its withdrawal in June 2018.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634278906_UnitedNationsinMa.jpg)
UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council
The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia welcomed Malaysia's pledge to mainstream human rights standards across policies and engage on other human rights treaties.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633857517_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term
Ismail Sabri said Malaysia is ready to play an active role - to be the facilitator for conciliation, the enabler for cooperation, and the builder of consensus.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41633008949_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia upheld that position when it co-sponsored a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632633286_TBSAIFUDDIN.jpg)
Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia is ready to play its role as a constructive partner and work closely to advance the global human rights agenda.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41633008949_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council
Saifuddin emphasised on Malaysia's priority for a whole-of-society approach in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622198010_KAMARUDDINJAFFAR.jpg)
Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians
Malaysia wants the Human Rights Council (HRC) to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to ensure accountability and humanitarian support for the Palestinians.
Fri May 28 2021