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united-nations
Technology Artificial Intelligence #autonomous-weapons#united-nations
UN Chief and ICRC President Renew Call for Rules on Autonomous Weapons
The UN Secretary-General and ICRC President have jointly renewed their call for states to adopt international rules on autonomous weapon systems, warning that the world is close to machines targeting humans. The appeal urges negotiations on a legally binding instrument ahead of the November CCW review conference.
Aug 26, 2026 1 source
Trade Trade Policy #human rights#united nations
UN Human Rights Council Session to Address Global Rights and Country Situations
The United Nations Human Rights Council will convene its sixty-second regular session from 15 June to 7 July 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session, under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, will consider over 60 reports and hold 25 interactive dialogues covering human rights situations in 20 countries, including Iran, Sudan, Palestine, and Ukraine.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source