Volker Türk
Volker Türk is the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, a position he has held since 2022. He has a long history of working within the UN system, focusing on human rights and humanitarian issues globally. Türk has been an advocate for the protection of civilians in conflict zones and has addressed various human rights crises, including those in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he has warned of escalating violence and humanitarian needs amid ongoing conflict.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)
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Kenya:
In a statement, UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that the 'deeply troubling' internet and telecommunications interruptions were increasing the risks to Ethiopians posed by the conflict.
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United Kingdom:
Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, stated that companies have human rights responsibilities.
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Mexico:
Roberto Velasco met with Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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Turkey:
Volker Turk expressed concern over the increasing civilian casualties in Yemen due to the intensifying conflict between Houthis and government forces.
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South Africa:
Volker Türk is the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner on the Global Alliance for Human Rights.
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Mexico:
Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, warns that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity.
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Colombia:
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner, called for leaders of AI to slow down their advancements.
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North Macedonia:
Volker Turk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate was voted against by the United States.
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United Arab Emirates:
Volker Turk is the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights who called for international investigators to access Gaza.
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Jamaica:
Volker Türk urged countries to implement guarantees for the safety and security of AI.
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