Most observers focused on the high number of states with poor human rights records that were elected, missing what could be a more significant and complementary take-away from this year’s race.
UNESCO’s General Conference today elected Irina Bokova for a second four-year term as Director-General of
UPDATE: Jordan has dropped out of the race for the HRC, and is competing instead
UNESCO’s General Conference is taking place now, and is to continue through November 16th. It
Amidst backdrop of growing tensions at the WIPO, two candidates have been formally nominated to head the organization.
With five candidates for four seats, one aspirant will find itself left on the sidelines and one will be joining the Council for the first time.