Volker Türk

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.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-09-26

Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, stated that companies have human rights responsibilities.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-26

Roberto Velasco met with Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

El Universal·Mexico· 2026-09-26

Volker Turk expressed concern over the increasing civilian casualties in Yemen due to the intensifying conflict between Houthis and government forces.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2026-09-24

Volker Türk is the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner on the Global Alliance for Human Rights.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-09-24

Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, warns that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity.

El Universal·Mexico· 2026-09-21

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner, called for leaders of AI to slow down their advancements.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-09-20

Volker Turk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate was voted against by the United States.

Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North Macedonia· 2026-09-18

Volker Turk is the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights who called for international investigators to access Gaza.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-09-15

Volker Türk urged countries to implement guarantees for the safety and security of AI.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-09-15

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner, warned that all human rights are at risk due to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-09-15

Volker Türk made a catastrophic prediction regarding the rapid development of AI and its risks to human rights.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-09-15

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses risks to fundamental rights.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2026-09-14

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for urgent action to regulate artificial intelligence due to unprecedented risks.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-09-14

Volker Türk called for urgent action to regulate artificial intelligence due to unprecedented risks.

El Universal·Mexico· 2026-09-14

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who warned about the risks of artificial intelligence.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-09-14

Volker Turk is the UN Human Rights Commissioner whose mandate was opposed by the USA.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-09-13

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for states to intervene before AI becomes an existential risk.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2026-09-10

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate extension was criticized by France.

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2026-08-07

Volker Türk, the United Nations’ High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged Iranian authorities to stop all executions.

CNN·United States· 2026-08-06

Volker Turk expressed concern over the rising number of executions in Iran.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-08-05

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose criticisms of U.S. immigration policy have caused dissatisfaction in Washington.

Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-08-05

The United Nations' human rights chief, Volker Türk, criticized what he said was an increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since March.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-08-05

The United Nations’ human rights chief, Volker Türk, criticized what he said was an increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since March.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-08-05

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who has voiced concerns regarding the democratic situation in Nicaragua.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-07-29

Volker Turk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights whose mandate was extended.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-07-29

Volker Türk is the UN human rights chief whose reappointment was criticized by the Trump administration.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-29

Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who has voiced concern regarding the situation in Nicaragua.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-07-28

Volker Türk condemned the events in Nicaragua and stated that all people should be able to vote and run for public office.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-07-28

The UN rights chief, Volker Türk, called for an investigation into the deadly violence.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-28