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US: UN Human Rights Chief Alarmed At Deaths In ICE Custody, Calls For Urgent Preventive Action
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 4:44 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner urged the full restoration and strengthening of independent oversight mechanisms for immigration detention, highlighting their importance as a key safeguard against abuse. More >>
UN Report Documents Widespread And Brutal Use Of Sexual Violence In Sudan
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 8:32 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report finds that sexual violence has accompanied the geographic spread of the conflict, as well as displacement journeys. It has been used consistently as a tactic to terrorize and traumatize the civilian population. More >>
Myanmar: Foreign Indifference Compounds Suffering Of Civilians – UN Report
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 8:15 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Decline in support has forced deep programme cuts, closures and layoffs within civil society organisations, and ethnic media and women’s organisations impacted disproportionally. More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Concerned About New EU Returns Law, Urges Consistency With Human Rights And Refugee Law
Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:45 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The EU Regulation on Returns, which was voted on by the European Parliament earlier this week, on 17 June, expands the use of pre-removal detention and enables EU members to create so-called “return hubs” in third countries. More >>
Sudan: Imminent Offensive On El Obeid Must Be Halted – Türk Warns Of Catastrophic Impact On Civilians
Friday, 19 June 2026, 6:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner also urged parties to the conflict to ensure the safe movement of civilians who have been repeatedly forced to flee violence, and in search of basic services. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Violence Against Protesters In The DRC
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
He urges the DRC authorities to respect and ensure full enjoyment of the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly, in the lead up to presidential and parliamentary elections in 2028. More >>
Türk Says Ultimate Trajectory For Human Rights Is Larger Freedom
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 9:34 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
This Global Update is a snapshot of a complex mosaic that defies binary ideas of good or bad, allies or enemies. More >>
Comment By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk On Violence In The UK
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:43 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Volker Türk expresses deep sympathy with all victims as well as their families and communities. More >>
UN Rights Chief Urges ‘massive Rethink’ Of US Immigration Policies Ahead Of World Cup
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:09 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN's top human rights official has called for a 'massive rethink' of US immigration & security policies ahead of the World Cup, warning that racial profiling, surveillance & aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials & supporters. More >>
U.S. Sanctions Against Cuba Are Endangering Lives And Must Be Lifted
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 7:05 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The U.S. declaration of a national emergency in January disrupted fuel shipments to Cuba, severely reducing the country's fuel reserves by mid-May. This depletion has led to daily blackouts that now frequently exceed 20 hours. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (1) Nicaragua; (2) Haiti
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 9:05 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We urge the Nicaraguan authorities to release all those arbitrarily detained and ensure that detention facilities fully comply with international human rights standards. More >>
Protection Of Children Online Needs To Be Done Right – UN Human Rights Office Issues Guidelines For Child Safety Online
Friday, 29 May 2026, 7:51 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Chief also noted that experience so far shows that bans can be easily circumvented and expressed concern that such bans may end up pushing children to riskier, even less monitored platforms. More >>
Türk: States Must Halt Involuntary Returns To Afghanistan
Monday, 25 May 2026, 1:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“Afghan women, children and men continue to be pushed out of countries where they had sought safety, forcing them to return to Afghanistan against their will and exposing them to grave risk,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia And Transphobia (Marked On 17 May)
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 8:44 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Today and every day, let us stand together and cherish the freedom to live and love freely. More >>
Türk Issues High Alert On Widening Sudan Conflict Amid Increased Use Of Drones
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:25 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Most recently, on 8 May, drone strikes on Al Quz in South Kordofan and near El Obeid in North Kordofan reportedly killed 26 civilians and injured others. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Mali
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 8:38 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner urges the Malian authorities and all non-state armed groups to allow and facilitate safe, sustainable and unfettered humanitarian access to all those in need. More >>
UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan On The Detention By Israel Of Two Gaza-Bound Flotilla Activists
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 7:58 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
It is not a crime to show solidarity and attempt to bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza, who are in dire need of it. More >>
Statement From UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk Ahead Of World Press Freedom Day
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 8:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
When attacks on the media are normalized, freedom itself begins to decay, and with it, the foundations of peace, security, and sustainable development. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Cambodia
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:40 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner urges Cambodia to ensure that legitimate criticism and expression are protected rather than criminalised, to safeguard civic space, to guarantee the independence of the judiciary and uphold fair trial guarantees. More >>
Iran: Türk Deplores Crackdown On Dissent, Says Rights Of All Iranians Must Be Respected
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:27 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Access to the internet in Iran has now been almost entirely shut down for 61 days, making it one of the longest and most severe shutdowns ever recorded globally. More >>
