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“Eliminating Hamas means eliminating a political party, and this is not a military objective. It is the elimination of Hamas that is at the heart of the genocidal logic that Israel has implemented.” — Francesca Albanese, U.N. Special Rapporteur for Hamas Rights

“We must strengthen global human rights governance… All must uphold the Golden Rule of non-interference.” — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in video statement to U.N. Human Rights Council's 2026 opening session

🇵🇸 PLO after 🇮🇱 Israel wins election to World Health Organization's Executive Board: “How have we elected Israel? Are they innovative in the field of health? Are they leaders in the area of health?” 🤔

China Tells U.N.: “We attach great importance to freedom of speech and the oversight role of the news media.” Forgot to Mention: This year, China sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for running a newspaper critical of Beijing.

CHINA TELLS U.N.: “The belief and religious sentiments of everyone, including Muslims, should be respected.” FORGOT TO MENTION: China has forcibly detained more than a million Uyghur Muslims in so-called “re-education camps.”

Russia Tells U.N.: “The cruelty with which the Kyiv regime dealt with children can only be compared with the actions of the Nazis.” Forgot To Mention: Russia has kidnapped at least 20,000 Ukrainian children and damaged or destroyed over 1,600 Ukrainian schools.

Meet George Katrougalos: A former Greek foreign minister chairing the U.N. committee overseeing all human rights experts. He's embraced the Islamic Republic of Iran and praised Xi Jinping at an event after accepting $100,000 from China. 🧵 See his bias on full display:

CHINA TELLS U.N.: Hong Kong political prisoner Jimmy Lai “received a fair trial for his offenses endangering national security.” FORGOT TO MENTION: Jimmy Lai's only crime was running a pro-democracy newspaper that dared to criticize Beijing.

Francesca Albanese, the UN's de facto Hamas rep, blames U.S. sanctions for Georgetown University's decision to remove her: “It's such a betrayal. I used to, I had an affiliation with a U.S. university. I used to lecture there. Everything has been cut down.”

No Joke: The Islamic Republic of Iran, during a U.N. debate on summary executions, claims to “promote and protect the right to life” — then justifies its own executions as being carried out under “national law.”

No Joke: The Islamic Republic of Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, tells the U.N. that they “know firsthand the perils and devastation that terrorism poses to the peace and well-being of people.”

Iran Tells U.N.: We support and foster “a safe and inclusive digital environment.” Forgot To Mention: For the last 60 days, the Islamic regime has blocked access to the internet and imposed a digital darkness on its people.

“It's such a betrayal. I used to, I had an affiliation with a U.S. university. I used to lecture there. Everything has been cut down...” — Francesca Albanese, the UN's de facto Hamas rep, blames U.S. sanctions for Georgetown University's decision to cut ties with her

1. There is actually something at the UN called the “Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter.” 2. Members include China, Iran, Venezuela. 3. Venezuela just spoke for the group to praise North Korea for “ensuring the full enjoyment of human rights of its people.”

1. The Council is obsessed with demonizing Israel. Every session of the Human Rights Council features a standing agenda item targeting Israel: Item 7. No other country—not Iran, Russia, nor North Korea—is singled out in this way. See more on Item 7:

After murdering tens of thousands of their own civilians, the Islamic Regime in Iran tells the U.N. that it is the U.S. and Israel that “terrorize civilians, massacre innocent people, and cause maximum destruction and suffering.”

Today at UNHRC: Iran says Israel “cunningly” controls President Trump, calls for world to unite against “the evil plans of our common enemy—Israel.”

3 years ago, UN commissioner Miloon Kothari ranted about the “Jewish lobby” controlling social media. 17 nations condemned him—but he kept his UN post. Now, after the US sanctioned Francesca Albanese, Kothari resigned in fear. The UN’s culture of impunity is starting to crack.

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Meet Tlaleng Mofokeng, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on health. She praised Hamas, promoted prostitution in Teen Vogue, and called British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “filthy.” After tyrants and NGOs like Amnesty International lined up to praise her, Hillel Neuer took the floor:

BREAKING: 🇩🇿 Algeria's authoritarian regime has just been elected by acclamation to become President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the primary UN organ overseeing human rights commissions. “I hear no objection.” Room breaks out into long applause.

BREAKING: Author of U.N. report placing Israel on sexual violence blacklist admits she has not personally viewed any evidence. “I made it clear to Israel I would not visit any detention facility, even if offered. It's not the responsibility of my office to do any verification.”

Michelle Bachelet: “As UN High Commissioner of Human Rights, I was pushed not to launch certain documents, but I did it because it was my duty.” Reality: To appease China, Bachelet for years blocked release of a report on Uyghur persecution—until the final hours of her mandate.

NO JOKE: The Islamic regime in Iran has just been elected as Vice-Chair of the U.N. Commission for Social Development, whose priority theme will be promoting democracy, gender equality, and ensuring tolerance and non-violence. Chair: “I hear no objection.”

“My childhood was stolen. I was taken as a captive to the Gaza Strip, where I was sold to a Jihadist, and forced to marry him and bear two children. I lived there for years in slavery.” — Fawzia Amin Sido, Yazidi survivor of ISIS sexual slavery, freed from Gaza by the IDF

BREAKING: The U.N. just elected the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the Vice Presidents of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference. Bravo to the U.S., UAE, Australia, UK, France and Germany for objecting. Last time, only 🇺🇸 spoke out:

No joke: this Thursday, the Islamic Regime in Iran will become Chair of the U.N. Human Rights Council Social Forum. Say NO to the U.N. legitimizing a regime that beats, blinds, tortures and rapes women for demanding their rights. Sign the petition now:

“I do know very well what is antisemitism. It's broader than hate against Jews. It's hate and discriminations against Semite people, including Arab people. Antisemitism is very real against Jewish people and against Arab people.” — Francesca Albanese, repeating debunked myth

🇧🇪 Belgian MEP Kris Van Dijck: “I have a big problem about how the United Nations works at this moment. The Islamic Republic of Iran was nominated to a U.N. committee shaping policy on women's rights, human rights, disarmament, and terrorism prevention. How is that possible?”

BREAKING: U.N. chief António Guterres distances himself from Francesca Albanese. This follows her rejection now by foreign ministers of France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. 🇺🇳 Spokesman: “We don't agree with much of what she says.”

UNRWA EXPOSED: A student at UNRWA's Jalazone Boys' School says he was taught that Israel is “blowing up Al-Aqsa” and that he must return to and reconquer Israel. “Inshallah, I'll be a martyr,” he says. U.S. taxpayers directly funded the school:

“I shouldn't say this, but I'm going to say it because I truly believe it. If somebody vetoes me because I believe in democracy, because I believe in multilateralism, because I believe in women's rights, because I believe in human rights, I will be honored.” — Michelle Bachelet