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'Ocean-grabbing' as serious a threat as ‘land-grabbing’
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 12:07 pm | OHCHR
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Olivier De Schutter, warned today of the threat of ‘ocean-grabbing’ to food security, and urged world governments and international bodies to halt the depletion of fish stocks, and take ... More >>
Attacks on journalists in Somalia and Bolivia
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 11:47 am | OHCHR
We are extremely alarmed by the continuing assault on Somalia’s media workers and journalists by Al Shabab and other elements. Yesterday, a well-known musician and poet working for Radio Kulmiye, Mr Warsame Shire Awale, was shot dead in what appears ... More >>
Special Rapporteurs Outraged With Recent Executions In Iran
Friday, 26 October 2012, 3:39 pm | OHCHR
GENEVA (23 October 2012) – Three United Nations independent experts on the situation of human rights in Iran, summary executions and torture expressed outrage today at the execution on 23 October of Saeed Sedighi and nine others on drug-related crimes ... More >>
Press Conference by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Friday, 26 October 2012, 2:02 pm | OHCHR
As you may know, I began my second term last month. I thought this would be a good opportunity to reflect on the past four years since I became High Commissioner in September 2008, and also to look forward to what I hope can be achieved over the ... More >>
“Boycott Businesses That Profit From Israeli Settlements”
Friday, 26 October 2012, 8:49 am | OHCHR
NEW YORK (25 October 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Richard Falk, today called on the UN General Assembly and civil society to take action against Israeli and international ... More >>
UN Expert Urges Governments To Protect Right Of Conversion
Friday, 26 October 2012, 8:28 am | OHCHR
Violated in Practice, Questioned In Principle – UN Expert Urges Governments To Protect The Right Of Conversion More >>
UN Special Rapporteur urges Italy put human rights at core
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 1:46 pm | OHCHR
UN Special Rapporteur urges Italy to put human rights at the core of its border management policy More >>
Kazakhstan Must Build on its Fight Against Slavery
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 2:18 pm | OHCHR
Kazakhstan must build on its gains in the fight against contemporary forms of slavery, says UN expert More >>
Honduras: UN Shock at Killing of Prominent Rights Defender
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 2:08 pm | OHCHR
Honduras: expertos de la ONU consternados por el asesinato de un destacado defensor de derechos humanos GINEBRA (1 de octubre de 2012) – Tres expertos de las Naciones Unidas expresaron su gran consternación por el asesinato del prominente abogado ... More >>
Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN Expert urges measures to promote
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 4:09 pm | OHCHR
SARAJEVO (25 September 2012) – United Nations expert on minority issues, Rita Izsák, said today that damaging political, ethnic and religious divisions continue to exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that “it is the clear responsibility of all levels ... More >>
Viet Nam: Harsh Sentences Against Journalists and Bloggers
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 3:06 pm | OHCHR
GENEVA (25 September 2012) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the conviction and harsh sentencing of three prominent Vietnamese journalists and bloggers, noting this reflected a trend of increasing ... More >>
Morocco: “Culture of human rights emerging, but more needed"
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 2:41 pm | OHCHR
Morocco: “Culture of human rights emerging, but more needed to eradicate torture” – UN Special Rapporteur More >>
UN Expert on Contemporary Forms Of Slavery In Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:53 am | OHCHR
GENEVA (20 September 2012) – United Nations Special Rapporteur Gulnara Shahinian will visit Kazakhstan from 24 September to 1 October 2012, to assess a number of initiatives developed by the authorities to prevent the worst forms of child labour, ... More >>
Enforced Disappearances: UN Expert Welcomes Pakistan Efforts
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:50 am | OHCHR
Enforced Disappearances: UN Expert Group Welcomes Official Efforts In Pakistan, But Notes That “Serious Challenges Remain” More >>
UN Experts On Iran And Freedom Of Religion Concerned
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:46 am | OHCHR
UN Experts On Iran And Freedom Of Religion Concerned Over Situation Of Religious Minorities In The Country More >>
New Forces Need New Rules - UN Working Group on Mercenaries
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 9:31 am | OHCHR
As the U.S. winds down its nine-year military presence in Iraq, the world risks forgetting a critical lesson. The widespread use of private military and security contractors without proper controls was one of the war’s costliest mistakes. Contractors are ... More >>
UN Expert Welcomes Latest Release Of Prisoners Of Conscience
Friday, 21 September 2012, 9:18 am | OHCHR
“None Should Be Left Behind” – UN Expert Welcomes Latest Release Of Prisoners Of Conscience In Myanmar More >>
Morocco: First Visit by UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 11:37 am | OHCHR
GENÈVE – L’expert indépendant des droits de l’homme Juan E. Méndez visitera le Maroc* à l'invitation du Gouvernement, du 15 au 22 septembre 2012, pour évaluer les améliorations et d'identifier les défis à relever concernant la torture et ... More >>
“Let’s Seize The Chance To Build A New Somalia,” UN Expert
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 11:32 am | OHCHR
“Let’s Seize The Chance To Build A New Somalia,” UN Human Rights Expert Calls On New Authorities More >>
Right to Education: UN Special Rapporteur - Ecuador
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 8:49 am | OHCHR
GENEVA (5 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Kishore Singh, will visit Ecuador from 10 to 17 September 2012 to examine the overall situation of the right to education in the country. He will focus on ... More >>
