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Syria Commission of Inquiry releases new update

Friday, 21 December 2012, 10:36 am | OHCHR

The independent international Commission of Inquiry on Syria on Thursday released its latest periodic update, covering the period 28 September to 16 December 2012. The new 10-page update – the latest in a series of reports and updates produced ... More >>

Civil society participation in Internet debate is key

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 12:49 pm | OHCHR

“Civil society participation is essential to ensure legitimacy of global discussions on the future of internet. The only consensus reached so far on this matter, is that the future of the internet has to be determined in a multi-stakeholder dialogue, ... More >>

Madagascar: Poverty increasing contemporary forms of slavery

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 12:22 pm | OHCHR

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Gulnara Shahinian, today called on the Government of Madagascar to take urgent measures to fight poverty in the country. Combatting poverty is at the heart of combating slavery in Madagascar. More >>

Human rights progress in Iraq, but serious problems remain

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 12:07 pm | OHCHR

The respect and protection of human rights in Iraq remains fragile as the country continues its transition from years of conflict and violence to peace and democracy, says the United Nations in its most recent Report on Human Rights in Iraq, which ... More >>

Migrants Deserve Full Recognition As Rights Holders

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 11:34 am | OHCHR

Joint statement by UN experts*, the IACHR Rapporteur on the Rights of Migrants and the ACHPR Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Internally Displaced Persons and Migrants “Migrants Deserve Full Recognition As Rights Holders” More >>

Private Military Companies In Somalia Need Regulation

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 11:22 am | OHCHR

GENEVA (18 December 2012) – “As Somalia rebuilds its security institutions, the Government should ensure that private security forces are properly regulated and do not become a substitute for competent and accountable police. All Somalis have ... More >>

Political will is crucial to prevent enforced disappearances

Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 12:21 pm | OHCHR

“Enforced disappearance undermines the deepest values of any society committed to respect for the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms,” stated today the human rights experts of the United Nations Working Group on enforced or ... More >>

UN Committee concerned at ongoing child executions in Yemen

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 12:19 pm | OHCHR

The Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Jean Zermatten, on Wednesday expressed his deep dismay concerning the execution of a girl, Hind Al-Barti, which took place in Sana’a, Yemen, on 3 December 2012, saying it was a clear violation ... More >>

Standing Up For Malala – Right To Education

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 12:09 pm | OHCHR

Standing Up For Malala – UN Expert Urges States To Stand Up For The Right To Education, Especially For Girls More >>

Briefing Notes 1) South Sudan 2) Sudan 3) Afghanistan

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 2:05 pm | OHCHR

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights : Rupert Colville Location: Geneva Subjects: 1) South Sudan 2) Sudan 3) Afghanistan More >>

UN experts urge Hungary to uphold Constitutional Court decis

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:54 pm | OHCHR

GENEVA (11 December 2012) – Two United Nations experts on extreme poverty and housing today urged the Government of Hungary to uphold the recent Constitutional Court decision decriminalizing homelessness, to amend the anti-homeless legislation and to adopt ... More >>

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence

Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:21 pm | OHCHR

Accountability for perpetrators, and the right to truth and justice for victims of war-time sexual violence More >>

On Human Rights Day - 10 December 2012

Monday, 10 December 2012, 12:25 pm | OHCHR

Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay On Human Rights Day - 10 December 2012 More >>

Addressing plight of internally displaced persons in Africa

Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:45 am | OHCHR

“Today, Africa has achieved a milestone and demonstrated its leadership in addressing one of the most pressing humanitarian issues in the world. With the coming into force of the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced ... More >>

Israel must deliver on ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip

Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:38 am | OHCHR

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, Richard Falk, called today on Israel to abide by and fully implement the cease fire agreement that ended the recent crisis ... More >>

Women and Girls Forced To Marry Spend Lifetime in Slavery

Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 2:28 pm | OHCHR

“Women And Girls Who Are Forced To Marry Spend Their Lifetime In Slavery” GENEVA – “Women and girls who are forced to marry find themselves in servile marriages for the rest of their lives,” warned United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary ... More >>