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Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango Ahead Of Elections In Madagascar
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 6:04 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 10 October 2023 We are concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Madagascar in the lead up to presidential election next month after security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force to disperse four peaceful protests in ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief urges States to defuse “powder keg” situation in Israel and OPT
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 9:10 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Human Rights Chief urges States to defuse “powder keg” situation in Israel and OPT, as incalculable suffering, massive death tolls take hold GENEVA (10 October 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday issued an ... More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Ukraine
Sunday, 8 October 2023, 7:19 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Liz Throssell Location: Geneva Date: 6 October 2023 Subject: Ukraine The appalling scenes from the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine underscore once again the terrible price ... More >>
Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on unfolding situation in Israel and Gaza
Sunday, 8 October 2023, 6:08 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 7 October 2023 I am shocked and appalled at reports this morning that hundreds, possibly thousands, of indiscriminate rockets have been fired by Palestinian armed groups towards Israel, and that at least 22 Israelis have been killed and hundreds ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango Ahead Of Elections In Liberia
Thursday, 5 October 2023, 6:26 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 4 October 2023 We are concerned by reported instances of election-related violence, use of language that could amount to hate speech, and attacks on journalists in Liberia ahead of the general election on 10 October. At least two people were ... More >>
Guatemala: Sustained attempts to undermine democratic process extremely worrying – UN Human Rights Chief
Monday, 2 October 2023, 6:42 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (1 October 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Sunday expressed deep concern at the sustained measures, including actions by judicial authorities, which appear to be taken to undermine the outcome of the electoral process ... More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Viet Nam
Saturday, 30 September 2023, 6:01 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Jeremy Laurence Location: Geneva Date: 29 September 2023 Subject: Viet Nam The arrest, detention, and sentencing of human rights defenders in Viet Nam who advocate for the environment and the country’s ... More >>
Haiti: Un Human Rights Chief Urges International Policing ‘Lifeline’ To Help Way Out Of Security Crisis
Friday, 29 September 2023, 6:15 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (28 September 2023) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today issued a clarion call for a multinational security support mission to help the Haitian National Police (HNP) combat the cycle of violence which has permeated ... More >>
Azerbaijan / Armenia - Comment By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 6:08 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 26 September 2023 I am following with concern the evolving and fragile humanitarian situation. It is important that the rights of the ethnic Armenian population on the ground are safeguarded and all actions rooted in international law. Protection of ... More >>
Myanmar: Türk Calls For New Thinking To End “Unspeakable Tragedy”
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 5:52 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
54th Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue on Myanmar Statement by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 26 September 2023 Mr. Vice-President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Each day, the people of ... More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Brazil
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 5:48 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Marta Hurtado Location: Geneva Date: 26 September 2023 Subject: Brazil A recent Brazilian Supreme Court ruling in favour of a case brought by Indigenous Peoples to reject time restrictions on ... More >>
End Overreliance On Punitive Measures To Address Drugs Problem – UN Report
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 7:13 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (20 September 2023) – A UN human rights report today calls for a shift from punitive measures to address the global drugs problem to the use of policies grounded in human rights and public health, arguing that disproportionate use of ... More >>
Strong Leadership And Political Will Crucial To Ensure Reparatory Justice For People Of African Descent – UN Report
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 8:22 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA/NEW YORK (19 September 2023) – An in-depth UN report focused on reparatory justice for people of African descent, published today, urges States to show strong leadership and political will in tackling the lasting consequences of enslavement, ... More >>
Türk Warns Civilians Will Again Pay Price As Syrian Conflict Fragments
Sunday, 17 September 2023, 7:02 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (14 September 2023) - The recent outbreak of fighting in northeastern Syria between Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their Arab-led Deir-ez-Zor Military Council (DMC) has heavily impacted civilians and raises wider security concerns ... More >>
Afghanistan: Human Rights In State Of Collapse, Says Türk
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 6:00 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
54th Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan Statement by Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 12 September 2023 Mr. Vice-President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Human rights in Afghanistan ... More >>
Global Update By Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner For Human Rights To The 54th Session Of The Human Rights Council
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6:35 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 11 September 2023 Distinguished President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, In my work with the United Nations over the years, it has become clear to me that development issues underlie almost every challenge we face. People everywhere want ... More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Welcomes Mexico Ruling Decriminalizing Abortion
Friday, 8 September 2023, 7:33 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (7 September 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed Wednesday’s judgement by Mexico’s top court that declared criminal penalties for abortion unconstitutional. He called for immediate action to implement ... More >>
Lack Of Participation Of People Of African Descent In Public Affairs Impedes Progress On Racial Justice & Equality
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 8:52 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (5 September 2023) – People of African descent continue to face immense challenges to meaningful participation in public affairs in many countries due to systemic racism, marginalization and exclusion often rooted in the legacies of enslavement ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani On Continued Hunger Strike In Bahrain Prison
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 7:23 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
GENEVA (30 August 2023) – With a hunger strike by several hundred prisoners over conditions in Jau prison in Bahrain now into its 24th day, we are deeply concerned for the wellbeing of those involved. We note that since the hunger strike began, ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani Following Coup In Gabon
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 5:24 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We add our voice to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ firm condemnation of the ongoing coup in Gabon and deep concern at the announcement of election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms. We call for human ... More >>
