High Commissioner for Human Rights

UN: New Human Rights Commissioner Should Take Bold Steps to Confront Abusers
Senior Post Needed in New York to Support New High Commissioner
(New York, July 18, 2008) – Navanethem Pillay, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s presumptive nominee for the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights, should commit herself to be a voice for victims and human rights defenders worldwide, Human Rights Watch said today. An announcement of Pillay’s nomination is expected shortly, and will go to the UN General Assembly for approval.Read more