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Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan On Killings In Haiti
Monday, 7 October 2024, 8:11 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
As the attacks unfolded, gang members reportedly set fire to at least 45 houses and 34 vehicles, forcing a number of residents to flee. More >>
Türk Welcomes Deal To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Says Pending Treaty Should Ensure Human Rights
Monday, 7 October 2024, 8:10 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
In 2019, the International Court of Justice found that the decolonization of Mauritius was not conducted in a manner consistent with the rights of peoples to self-determination. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Lebanon
Friday, 4 October 2024, 3:57 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner urges all parties to pursue negotiations to end the current path of destruction and violence that shows no end in sight. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Ukraine
Friday, 4 October 2024, 3:55 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
During the reporting period, Russian armed forces continued to target energy infrastructure across Ukraine, affecting essential services and deepening concerns about the plight of the civilian population with winter approaching. More >>
Sudan: UN Expert Calls For Urgent Protection Of Civilians In Khartoum Amid Alarming Reports Of Summary Executions
Friday, 4 October 2024, 3:22 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The ongoing battle in greater Khartoum echoes the horror of the initial period of the conflict in April 2023 and could result in a large number of civilian casualties among people trapped next to strategic locations, serious human rights violations ... More >>
Haiti: Tackling Insecurity “Utmost Priority” UN Report Says, As Hundreds Killed By Ongoing Gang Violence
Monday, 30 September 2024, 5:39 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report, which covers the period up to June, details extremely serious patterns of human rights violations and abuses taking place across the capital of Port-au- Prince and in the Artibonite Department – as well as in the southern part of West ... More >>
“Human Rights Are Our Mainstay Against Unbridled Power" - Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner For Human Rights
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 6:13 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The ‘new normal’ cannot mean accepting the injustice, driven by greed, that the triple planetary crisis affects those who are the least responsible the most. Or that sustainable development remains elusive for so many. More >>
Afghanistan Can Advance Rights – Or Spiral Deeper Into Failure, Türk Says
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 6:07 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
A key factor underlying these and other violations is the persistent lack of accountability in Afghanistan, over decades, for human rights violations and abuses committed by multiple actors. More >>
Sudan: This Tragedy Needs To End, Now, Urges Deputy UN High Commissioner For Human Rights
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 5:40 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Since May, El Fasher in North Darfur has been ravaged by heavy fighting: the targeting of medical facilities has deprived the population of health services. From June to August, we documented over 864 civilian deaths in attacks on residential areas across ... More >>
Briefing Notes: Myanmar
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 4:27 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Liz Throssell joined by James Rodehaver, UN Human Rights Head of Myanmar Team Location: Geneva Date: 17 September 2024 Subject: Myanmar This morning our Office published its latest report ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Liz Throssell On The New Anti-LGBTIQ+ Law In Georgia
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 4:25 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The text imposes discriminatory restrictions on education, public discussion and gatherings related to sexual orientation and gender identity. More >>
Haiti: UN Human Rights Expert William O’Neill Concludes Official Visit, Laments Bleak Situation
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 5:00 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Despite an international embargo, arms and ammunition continue to be smuggled into the country, enabling gangs to carry out large-scale attacks and extend their control and influence over new territories. More >>
Comment By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk On Explosions Across Lebanon And In Syria
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 6:55 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
At this extremely volatile time, I appeal to all States with influence in the region and beyond to take immediate measures to avert further widening of the current conflicts – enough of the daily horrors, enough of the suffering. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Liz Throssell On Further Massive Closures Of NGOs In Nicaragua
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 6:48 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The severe impact of these measures on the rights to freedom of association and expression, as well as freedom of religion, makes the defence of human rights increasingly difficult in Nicaragua. More >>
Bangladesh Transition An “Historic Opportunity” For Inclusive Governance Anchored In Human Rights And Rule Of Law – Türk
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 5:08 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The transition ahead presents an historic opportunity to reform and revitalize the country’s institutions, to restore fundamental freedoms and civic space, and to give all in Bangladesh a part in building the future. More >>
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 >>
