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Türk Hails Landmark ICJ Ruling Affirming States’ Human Rights Obligations With Respect To Climate Change
Sunday, 27 July 2025, 5:45 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Opinion, which was issued on Wednesday, makes clear that human rights law and obligations apply in the context of climate change, and must be taken into full account by States. More >>
Afghanistan: UN Report Documents Human Rights Violations Of Forced Returnees
Friday, 25 July 2025, 7:09 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Since 2023, large numbers of Afghans have been involuntarily returned to the country, primarily by Pakistan and Iran. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Israeli Military Operations In Deir El Balah, Gaza
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 8:37 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure food, medical and other supplies are provided for the population. It must immediately and unconditionally allow humanitarian aid to enter and be distributed to all those who are in need. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (1) Afghanistan, (2) Syria, (3) Bangladesh
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 3:04 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk calls for an immediate halt to the forcible return of all Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers, particularly those at risk of persecution, arbitrary detention, or torture upon their return. More >>
UN Human Rights Office To Open Mission In Bangladesh
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 3:02 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“The signing of this memorandum sends an important message of the country’s commitment to human rights as a cornerstone of the transition,” said Türk. More >>
Türk Calls For Immediate Steps To Ensure Protection Of People In Suweida And Across Syria
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 3:01 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Türk called for a thorough, urgent and independent vetting process to ensure that those responsible for human rights violations and abuses are not integrated into Syria’s official security or military structures. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (1) West Bank; (2) Ukraine
Saturday, 19 July 2025, 7:25 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
In line with the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, Israel must bring to an end its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory. More >>
Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief Deplores Killing Of Dozens Of Civilians In Kordofan
Friday, 18 July 2025, 7:25 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Office has verified the killing of least 60 civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan’s Bara locality since 10 July. Civil society groups have reported that up to 300 people were killed. More >>
Comment By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk On U.S. Sanctions Against Francesca Albanese
Friday, 11 July 2025, 7:47 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Special Rapporteurs, along with other parts of the human rights ecosystem, address – by their nature – sensitive and often divisive issues, that are of international concern. More >>
Kenya: Concerns Over Deaths In Protests
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 8:13 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Police have reported that at least 11 people were killed, 52 police officers injured, and that 567 arrests were made. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported at least 10 fatalities, 29 injuries, 37 arrests and two abductions. More >>
Türk Hails Stance By Inter-American Court Of Human Rights On States’ Obligations To Tackle Climate Crisis
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 5:57 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Armed with the Court’s guidance, and that of others, including the UN Human Rights Office, States should be in no doubt about the existence and scope of their human rights obligations in this area. More >>
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Gravely Alarmed By Steps To Withdraw From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:31 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
With so many civilians suffering from the use of anti-personnel mines, Chief Volker Türk calls on all States to refrain from leaving any international humanitarian law treaty, and to immediately suspend any withdrawal process that may be underway. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Death Penalty In Viet Nam
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 6:04 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The death penalty is inherently incompatible with the fundamental right to life and the right to live free from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Evidence suggests it has little, if any, effect in deterring crime. More >>
Statement By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk At The End Of His Mission To Sri Lanka
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 9:42 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Sri Lanka has struggled to move forward with domestic accountability mechanisms that are credible and have the trust and confidence of victims. This is why Sri Lankans have looked outside for justice, through assistance at the international level. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: Israel-OPT
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 6:16 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Gaza Strip remains on the verge of famine as a result of Israel’s closure and blockade, as well as ongoing unlawful restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian assistance. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson On Crackdown In Egypt And Libya Against Global March To Gaza Activists
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 5:02 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The reported use of unnecessary force against activists and their unlawful detention, mistreatment, and forcible deportation by Egypt and Libya constitute violations of their rights to liberty, security, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. More >>
Sudan: Türk Warns Of Catastrophic Surge In Violence
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 4:07 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“The recent fighting and grave risk of further aggravation in an already brutal and deadly conflict raise severe protection concerns, amid a pervasive culture of impunity for human rights violations,” the High Commissioner said. More >>
Statement By Radhouane Nouicer On The International Day For The Elimination Of Sexual Violence In Conflict
Friday, 20 June 2025, 10:08 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Radhouane Nouicer strongly condemn the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan. The prevalence of sexual violence inflicts devastating and long-lasting harm on survivors’ physical, reproductive, and mental health, while tearing apart ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Hostilities Between Israel And Iran
Friday, 20 June 2025, 10:01 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The only way out of this spiralling illogic of escalation is maximum restraint, full respect for international law, and return in good faith to the negotiating table. More >>
UN Data Shows Surge In Civilian Deaths In Conflict Globally, Highlights Pervasive Discrimination
Friday, 20 June 2025, 9:28 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
At least 48,384 individuals, mostly civilians, were killed in 2024 according to casualties recorded by UN Human Rights. Among those killed last year were 502 human rights defenders. In addition, one in five people worldwide said they had experienced discrimination. More >>
