US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates

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US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates
By Andrew R.C. Marshall and Olivia Le Poidevin
August 28, 202511:06 AM EDTUpdated 28 mins ago

Summary

US says it won't participate in a key UN human rights review Rights advocates say US withdrawal weakens global rights efforts
UN human rights office calls decision 'regrettable'

LONDON/GENEVA Aug 28 (Reuters) - The United States will not participate in a U.N. review of its human rights record, officials said, a move that rights advocates called a worrying retreat from Washington's global engagement on rights and justice issues.

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According to an analysis of the council's public records, the U.S. is now on course to be the first country to not deliver a report to the UPR, unless it submits a report within the timeframe of the current review period, which ends in July 2027.

Ravina Shamdasani, chief spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), told Reuters that it regretted the U.S. decision.

"Constructive engagement with the Council, by the U.S. and all States, has contributed to the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide over the years," she added.

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