In a surprise move, the United States has decided not to join the fourth round of the UN’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), set for November 6 in Geneva. The UPR is basically a peer-review system where every UN member state swaps feedback on human rights practices—think of it like a global check-in. 🌐
OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said the Office regrets the U.S. choice but will keep the convo going with the U.S. government, civil society, academia, and businesses. Dialogue continues even when formal doors close. 🤝
The UPR has been rolling since 2008. By now, all 193 UN members have faced this review three times. The U.S. itself underwent it in 2010, 2015, and 2020. Opting out now sparks fresh debates about transparency and accountability. 🔍
For socially conscious young adults in South and Southeast Asia, this move is a reminder: global human rights discussions can shift quickly—and every voice matters. Whether you’re coding an app for social change or tweeting for justice, staying informed helps you shape the narrative. 💬✨
So, what’s next? Will the U.S. rejoin the process or chart its own path? We’ll be watching Geneva and beyond to see how this unfolds. Stay tuned! 👀
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U.S. declines to participate in UN review of its human rights record
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