Categories: International

Volker Turk set to become next UN human rights chief

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved Volker Türk of Austria to be the global body’s Human Rights Chief by UN Secretary­-General Antonio Guterres. Volker Turk replaces Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria, a Chilean politician who served at the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from 2018 to 2022. Turk, currently serving as assistant secretary-general for policy.

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

Career of Volker Türk:

Previously, Volker Türk served as the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UN refugees, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Geneva. He had a long and successful career in the advancement of human rights globally. He served with the UN refugee agency in Malaysia, Kosovo and Bosnia Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kuwait. His immediate challenge will be the controversial report of the accusation on China committing crimes against humanity and possibly genocide (mass murder) against the Uyghur people and abusing Muslim minorities.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Headquartered:­ Geneva, Switzerland; New York City, United States;
  • Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Establishment­ December: 1993.

Find More Important Days Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Gwalior Unveils India’s First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with State-of-the-Art CBG Plant

In a groundbreaking initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala in…

5 mins ago

Mali’s Junta Replaces Prime Minister Choguel Maiga with Abdoulaye Maiga

The political landscape of Mali witnessed another significant shift on November 21, 2024, as the…

21 mins ago

Sea Vigil 24 Culminates A Step Towards Coastal Resilience

The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded successfully on…

25 mins ago

Important Days in November 2024, List of National and International

November, the eleventh or second last month of the year, brings a variety of important…

36 mins ago

Today Top 10 Current Affairs 23rd November 2024 Questions and Answers

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz which keeps you updated with the current events happening all…

3 hours ago

IPL 2025 Schedule: BCCI Announces IPL Schedules for 2025, 2026, and 2027 Seasons

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a bold and significant…

16 hours ago