Trump administration again boycotts UN human rights review
Summary
The United States skipped its scheduled UN review of its human rights record in Geneva, prompting the review to be postponed until January. The Trump administration said taking part would imply support for the UN Human Rights Council, while rights groups criticized the decision and raised concerns about US policies.Key Facts
- The review is part of a process in which all 193 UN member states are examined every four to five years.
- US representatives did not attend the session in Geneva on Tuesday, and the review was delayed until January.
- This is the second year in a row that the United States has skipped its review.
- The United States withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council in February 2025, citing what it called the council’s bias against Israel.
- A State Department spokesperson said participation would imply endorsement of the council’s work.
- UN documents listed abortion access and the death penalty among topics countries planned to raise.
- Nearly 200 submissions from US and international nongovernmental organizations addressed topics including migration and racial discrimination.
- Fourteen countries are scheduled to undergo reviews in Geneva this month.
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