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The U.S. skipped its UN human rights review on Nov. 7, 2025, halting assessment of its record amid ongoing controversy.
The United States skipped its Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council on November 7, 2025, halting the assessment of its human rights record, which is normally conducted every four to five years for all 193 UN members.
The absence, ordered by the Trump administration, followed a prior withdrawal in 2018 over concerns about alleged anti-Israel bias, and prompted the Council to suspend the session and reschedule the review for 2026.
The U.S. did not submit a self-report or attend the Geneva session, citing pride in its record and opposition to criticism from nations it views as human rights abusers.
Council members and rights groups expressed regret, warning the move undermines global accountability and human rights norms.
The U.S. has previously participated in the process during the Biden administration.
Los Estados Unidos se saltaron su revisión de derechos humanos de la ONU el 7 de noviembre de 2025, deteniendo la evaluación de su historial en medio de la controversia en curso.