Volker Türk — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Eighth UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at United Nations Human Rights (since October 2022)
Promotes and protects human rights globally, advocating for their centrality in addressing major challenges
Has worked with the United Nations since his earliest days as a protection officer

Biography

Volker Türk serves as the eighth UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a position he assumed in October 2022. In this role, he leads the UN Human Rights Office, advocating for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide.

His career with the United Nations has been dedicated to human rights, beginning with his early work as a protection officer on the ground. He emphasizes the critical importance of human rights in confronting global challenges and in building a better world.