US Boycotts Mandatory UN Human Rights Review: Second Nation Ever to Skip Universal Periodic Review Process

Nov 07, 2025 11:26 pm CST

The United States has become only the second country in history to boycott the UN's mandatory Universal Periodic Review of human rights records, following its announced intention to skip the process. This unprecedented diplomatic snub has drawn criticism from multiple nations and human rights organizations, highlighting growing tensions between the US and international human rights mechanisms since President Trump's return to office.