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Jeremy Laurence Joined By The Head Of The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission In Ukraine (HRMMU) Danielle Bell
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 4:13 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Jeremy Laurence joined by the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) Danielle Bell Location: Jeremy Laurence - Geneva / Danielle Bell - Kyiv Date: 9 July 2024 ... More >>
UN Report: Israeli Use Of Heavy Bombs In Gaza Raises Serious Concerns Under The Laws Of War
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 9:10 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report details six emblematic attacks involving the suspected use of GBU-31 (2,0000 lbs), GBU-32 (1,000 lbs) and GBU-39 (250 lbs) bombs from 9 October to 2 December 2023 on residential buildings, a school, refugee camps and a market. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson On Intimidation Of Opposition Members After Elections In Madagascar
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:02 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
As the High Constitutional Court continues to examine complaints related to the 29 May election, we urge respect for the independence of the judiciary. More >>
UN Report Urges Concerted Global Action To Tackle Cross-border And Transnational Female Genital Mutilation
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:54 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Although many States have intensified their efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM), the practice continues across the world, in part due to “the clandestine nature of cross-border and transnational FGM,” the report says. More >>
Türk Addresses UN Security Council Open Debate On The Situation In The Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 9:36 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
It is important that the international community continues to pay close attention to this most troubling human rights situation. This Council is uniquely placed to address the growing isolation of the DPRK which is a driver of both human rights ... More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (EN/AR) - (1) Tunisia; (2) Sudan
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:33 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urges the authorities to respect and safeguard freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly, as guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to which Tunisia is a ... More >>
Sri Lanka Must Ensure Accountability For Decades Of Enforced Disappearances – UN Report
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:27 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
It calls on the Government to acknowledge the involvement of State security forces and affiliated paramilitary groups, and to issue a public apology. More >>
Comment By UN High Commissioner Volker Türk After Swiss Court Jails Gambian Ex-Minister For Crimes Against Humanity
Friday, 17 May 2024, 6:25 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
I welcome the conviction by a Swiss court of the former Minister of Interior of the Gambia, Ousman Sonko, on a series of crimes against humanity in connection with acts of unlawful killing, torture and arbitrary detention committed between 2000 ... More >>
Türk Deeply Regrets Adoption Of ‘foreign Influence’ Law In Georgia.
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:52 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Thursday expressed deep regret at the adoption by Georgia's Parliament of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, noting that the legislation seriously undermines the freedoms of expression and association. More >>
OHCHR Spokesperson Liz Throssell Expresses Concern Over Escalating Attacks By Russian Armed Forces In Kharkiv
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 5:41 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We are deeply concerned at the plight of civilians in Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region, as Russian armed forces have stepped up their attacks in recent days. This assault has seized more Ukrainian territory, triggered further displacement ... More >>
Comment by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Gaza crossings
Saturday, 11 May 2024, 6:12 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
I urge all parties to ensure that crossings for civilians and goods necessary for the survival of the civilian population are not placed at risk through military operations. More >>
United States Of America: UN Human Rights Chief Troubled By Law Enforcement Actions Against Protesters At Universities
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:06 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday said he was troubled by a series of heavy-handed steps taken to disperse and dismantle protests across university campuses in the United States of America. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (1) Iran; (2) Sudan
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:34 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokespeople for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Jeremy Laurence (briefing from Geneva); Seif Magango (briefing from Nairobi) Date: 26 April 2024 Subject: (1) Iran - Jeremy Laurence (2) Sudan - Seif Magango (1) Iran We have received information ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Deplores Harrowing Killings Of Children And Women In Rafah
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 5:38 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“Given the prevailing climate of impunity, this should include international investigators,” he added. “Hospitals are entitled to very special protection under international humanitarian law. And the intentional killing of civilians, detainees, and others ... More >>
UK-Rwanda Asylum Law: UN Leaders Warn Of Harmful Consequences
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 5:35 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Occupied Palestinian Territory
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:33 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urges all States with influence to do everything in their power to halt the increasingly horrific human rights and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Iranian Attacks Against Israel
Monday, 15 April 2024, 5:10 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
"I remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law." More >>
(1) Humanitarian Work In Occupied Palestinian Territory (EN/AR) / (2) Kyrgyzstan Law Risks Undermining Work Of NGOs
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 5:42 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Jeremy Laurence Location: Geneva Date: 5 April 2024 Subject: (1) Occupied Palestinian Territory/Israel: Vital need to ensure humanitarian aid and protect humanitarian workers (2) Kyrgyzstan’s ... More >>
Comment By OHCHR-UN's Volker Türk Ahead Of The 30th Anniversary Of The 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi In Rwanda
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:56 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The tragic events of 1994 in Rwanda should forever shock the conscience of humanity and be a constant reminder to States of the need to do everything in their power to prevent the crime of genocide worldwide. States must redouble their efforts to ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Speech On DRC At The Human Rights Council
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 6:34 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Between 1 October 2023 and 15 March 2024, the UN Joint Human Rights Office documented 2,110 human rights violations and abuses throughout DRC. Of these, 59 per cent were committed by armed groups, and they include summary executions and conflict-related ... More >>
