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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 132,461 | $2,700,000 | 5,268$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 7.50 | 0.22% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 51,607 | $670,000 | 1,452$ |
| Kenya | 2 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 98,090 | $106,000 | 193$ |
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 351,756 | $21,000,000 | 22,317$ |
| Mexico | 2 | 6.50 | 0.25% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 320,728 | $1,200,000 | 2,985$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 3,783 | $56,000 | 102$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 19,775 | $26,000 | 79$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 7,031 | $403,000 | 523$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 89,961 | $63,000 | 95$ |
| Cameroon | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 22,251 | $39,000 | 33$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 4.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 74,655 | $17,000 | 61$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,235 | $54,000 | 44$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 26,850 | $230,000 | 187$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 87,039 | $610,000 | 632$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 8,382 | $430,000 | 364$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,005 | $82,000 | 69$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,169 | $76,000 | 73$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 44,478 | $350,000 | 306$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 14,356 | $108,000 | 88$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 9,376 | $400,000 | 407$ |
| Totals | 30 | 1,002,789,739 | 1,422,994 | $31,020,000 | 37,278$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, called for 'urgent action' to help stranded mariners.
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United States:
Volker Türk, the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights, denounced Nicaragua's legislative ambitions.
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Panama:
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized Ortega's statements against free elections.
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Guatemala:
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized the actions of the Nicaraguan government.
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Israel:
Volker Turk, the UN Human Rights Commissioner, criticized Ortega's intention to cancel the elections, emphasizing the need for political participation.
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Colombia:
Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who condemned Ortega's initiative.
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Mexico:
Volker Türk was informed by Roberto Velasco about the incidents and requested to gather information regarding the cases.
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United Kingdom:
Volker Türk called on the Nicaraguan authorities to reopen civic space and restore the rule of law.
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Ecuador:
Volker Türk criticized Daniel Ortega's recent statements and called for the reopening of civic space in Nicaragua.
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Iran:
Volker Turk stated that attacks on critical infrastructure that civilians depend on could conflict with international humanitarian law.
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