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Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief Urges End To Intensifying Violence In Port-Au-Prince

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 11:40 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Port-au-Prince's estimated four million people, are practically being held hostage as gangs now control all the main roads in and out of the capital. More >>

Lebanon: Türk Reiterates Call For Ceasefire Following Grave Escalation

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 10:02 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The only way to end the tragedy for innocent people on all sides is a permanent and immediate ceasefire on all fronts; in Lebanon, in Israel and of course in Gaza, Türk said. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence On Sentencing Under The National Security Law In Hong Kong

Sunday, 24 November 2024, 11:58 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Beyond the large numbers of accused directly impacted by criminal proceedings, these laws have major chilling effects on others in HKSAR, including the media, legislators, human rights defenders, lawyers, students, academia, bloggers and artists, and other ... More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani On Imminent Execution In Singapore

Sunday, 24 November 2024, 11:26 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The use of the death penalty for drug-related offences is incompatible with international human rights law. There is increasing evidence showing the ineffectiveness of capital punishment as a deterrent. More >>

Mexico: UN Human Rights Chief Concerned About Expansion Of Mandatory Pretrial Detention

Sunday, 24 November 2024, 10:48 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

“Automatic pretrial detention runs counter to core human rights principles,” Türk said. “Pretrial detention should not be a general practice but be based on an individual determination by a judicial authority that the circumstances of each ... More >>

Briefing Notes: (1) Ukraine; (2) COP29

Saturday, 23 November 2024, 9:18 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

We need COP29 to mobilise trillions – not billions – of dollars in climate finance to keep the increase in global average temperature under 1.5 degrees Celsius, and to catalyse more ambitious national climate commitments. More >>

Mozambique: UN Human Rights Chief Urges De-Escalation Of Post-Election Tensions

Thursday, 7 November 2024, 8:09 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

It is crucial that post-electoral grievances are resolved peacefully through inclusive dialogue and independent judicial processes, consistent with human rights and the rule of law; violence has no place in electoral processes, says UN High Commissioner ... More >>

International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists: “Safety Of Journalists In Crises And Emergencies”

Monday, 4 November 2024, 8:33 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

On this International Day, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges all those with influence to step up action to end impunity for crimes against journalists, to protect media workers, and to contribute to building open, More >>

Spokesperson For The UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Seif Magango On Sudan

Thursday, 31 October 2024, 9:17 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Reports suggest hundreds of people were killed in Tamboul, amid widespread looting. They also indicate at least 25 cases of sexual violence in several villages in Sharq Al-Jazira locality, including of three medical personnel and an 11-year-old girl, ... More >>

Türk Says World Must Act As Darkest Moment Of Gaza Conflict Unfolds

Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:42 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Türk called on the world’s leaders to act, saying States have a duty under the Geneva Conventions to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. More >>

Human Rights' Focus On Fact, Law & Compassion Particularly Crucial In The Fog Of War, Türk Tells Journalists In New York

Monday, 21 October 2024, 5:25 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

We are in a particularly dangerous period in history, when disregard, disrespect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law is reaching a deafening crescendo. More >>

OHCHR Chief Calls On Tunisia To Uphold Rule Of Law And Democratic Freedoms

Sunday, 20 October 2024, 6:49 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

In the weeks leading up to the elections, held on 6 October, over 100 prospective candidates, members of their campaigns and other political figures were arrested on a variety of charges ranging from falsification of electoral paperwork to charges ... More >>

Spokesperson For The OHCHR Ravina Shamdasani On Situation In The Middle East

Sunday, 20 October 2024, 6:32 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The High Commissioner says now -- more than ever -- political courage, leadership and compassion are needed. The killing, destruction, as well as bellicose posturing by those in positions of power, must end. There is no alternative to resolution of ... More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Impending Executions In The USA

Saturday, 19 October 2024, 10:39 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

We oppose the death penalty, as a matter of policy, in all circumstances. It is incompatible with the fundamental right to life and raises the unacceptable risk of executing innocent people. Evidence also suggests it has little to no effect in deterring crime. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan On Killings In Balochistan, Pakistan

Saturday, 19 October 2024, 9:28 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

We recognise the role of the authorities to hold those responsible to account and prevent future attacks, consistent with Pakistan’s international human rights obligations. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Kyrgyzstan

Saturday, 19 October 2024, 6:52 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Geneva, 10 October 2024 We are concerned by the conviction and sentencing today of two Kyrgyz journalists, Azamat Ishenbekov and Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy to five and six years in prison respectively for allegedly “calling for mass disorder”, following ... More >>

DRC - Statement By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Turk To The UN Human Rights Council

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 8:34 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

A volatile mix of escalating violence, regional and international interests, exploitative businesses, and weak rule of law. This situation deserves the immediate attention of the international community – so the guns can be silenced and the space for ... More >>

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