Volker Türk - Wikipedia
Volker Türk (born 27 August 1965) is an Austrian lawyer and United Nations official. He has been the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights since October 2022.
UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria …
16 hours ago · While visiting Syria, Volker Türk also urged transitional justice for victims, saying it enhances public trust in state institutions as the county moves ahead under its de facto new …
UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with ... - UN News
15 hours ago · The UN human rights chief Volker Türk has described the unbearable suffering of former detainees under the deposed Assad regime and insisted that he stands with the people …
‘Human rights defenders are key to conflict resolution,’ says Türk
2 days ago · The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted the critical role of human rights defenders in today's tumultuous global landscape in a speech on Monday …
Volker Türk | OHCHR - UN Human Rights Office
Mr. Türk is the current United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. He took up his official functions as High Commissioner on 17 October 2022.
UN rights chief urges voters to beware 'strongman' politicians who ...
Sep 9, 2024 · Türk blasted “attempts to muzzle” freedoms of expression and assembly and a free press, pointing to detentions of journalists in Azerbaijan — which hosts a U.N. climate …
Volker Türk - الأمم المتحدة
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Volker Türk of Austria as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval by the General …
Volker Türk Global Update at 57th Human Rights Council opening
Sep 9, 2024 · SOUNDBITE (English) — Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:“I urge voters to ask themselves which of the political platforms or candidates will work for the …
Secretary-General Appoints Volker Türk of Austria United Nations …
Jan 25, 2022 · United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Volker Türk of Austria as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval …
Volker Türk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human …
Sep 8, 2022 · Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed Volker Türk of Austria as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval by the …