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Brazil Must Abandon “Marco Temporal” Doctrine Once And For All, Says UN Expert
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:36 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“This is a deeply regressive step that undermines Indigenous Peoples’ rights, environmental protection, and climate action, I urge lawmakers not to approve the Bill,” the expert said. More >>
UN Expert Urges Saudi Arabia To Halt Imminent Execution Of 26 Egyptian Nationals For Drug-Related Offences
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 7:04 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The 26 Egyptian nationals, currently held on death row in Tabouk prison, have reportedly been informed that their executions will take place shortly after the Eid al-Adha holidays. More >>
Agreement Between Mauritius And The UK Fails To Guarantee Rights Of Chagossians Say UN Experts
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 6:58 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts raised serious questions about whether the foreseen £40 million Trust Fund, would comply with the right of Chagossian people to effective remedy and adequate, effective & prompt reparation, including restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, ... More >>
Democratic Republic Of The Congo: National Ownership Essential To Address Internal Displacement Crisis, Says UN Expert
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 10:50 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Special Rapporteur Gaviria Betancur welcomed Government efforts to strengthen displacement-related legal and policy frameworks and address root causes of internal displacement through conflict management and land reform. She called for greater State leadership on these ... More >>
Gaza: UN Experts Demand Safe Passage For Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 7:41 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The people of Gaza have the right to receive aid through their own territorial waters even under occupation, and the Coalition ship has the right to free passage in international waters to reach the people of Gaza. More >>
“Stop The Clock On Madness”: UN Expert Appeals To States After Gaza Aid Distribution Shootings
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:30 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“To starve a population for months and then shoot at them when they clamour for food is unmitigated cruelty”, Albanese said. More >>
Rwanda Must Avoid Balancing Budget On The Backs Of The Poor: UN Poverty Expert
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:25 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The challenge now is to reach the approximately 3.6 million people still living below the poverty line, in an environment of cuts to international aid and the national budget. More >>
Criminalisation Of Istanbul Bar Assoc & Dismissal Of Executive Board, A Chilling Attack On The Independence Of Lawyers
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:24 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“The executive body of a bar association must be able to perform its functions without external interference,” the experts said. More >>
Iceland: Social Rights And Safety For All Must Remain A Top Priority, Says UN Expert
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:33 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Iceland stands out globally as a model for equality, progressive governance and human rights. Ensuring access to social rights and safety for all must remain a top priority. More >>
Mali: Dissolution Of Political Parties A Step In The Wrong Direction, Warn UN Experts
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:24 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
On 13 May 2025, the Transitional President, General Assimi Goita, issued a decree dissolving all political parties and “organisations of a political nature” and signed into law a repeal of previous laws governing and protecting political parties. More >>
Russia Must Immediately Release Election Monitor Grigory Melkonyants: UN Special Rapporteur
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:20 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Melkonyants was sentenced to five years in prison by the Basmanny Court of Moscow for his peaceful work defending electoral integrity and human rights in Russia. More >>
UN Expert Urges International Community Not To Leave Somalia Behind
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:55 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Special Rapporteur urged Somalia, with international support, to establish and adequately resource rehabilitation and reintegration centres and programmes for individuals who disengage from Al-Shabab, including women survivors of sexual and gender-based ... More >>
‘Assault On Children’: UN Experts Condemn Renewed Attacks On UNRWA Schools In Gaza And East Jerusalem
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:55 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
These attacks are also an assault on the right to safe education and a blatant violation of international law, all the more in the context of an unlawful occupation, the experts says. More >>
UN Ocean Conference: “Human Rights Must Be At The Heart Of Ocean Governance,” Urges UN Expert
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:45 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Conference will culminate with the ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan,’ a political declaration accompanied by a registry of voluntary commitments from States, businesses and other stakeholders. More >>
Belarus: Experts Demand Immediate Release Of Activist Viktoria Kulsha
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:40 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Ms. Kulsha's condition has been life-threatening for some time now. According to recent reports, she has been on an indefinite hunger strike since the end of April. More >>
Sudan: UN Expert Calls For End To Attacks On Critical Civilian Infrastructure Amidst Intensifying Drone Strikes
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:28 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Critical infrastructure targeted has included the city’s main electricity substation and fuel and gas storage facilities, as well as the international airport - a key access point for humanitarian operations and civilian movement. More >>
UN Experts Urge Immediate Human Rights-Based Action To Tackle Forced Criminality In Southeast Asia Scam Centres
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:54 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts noted that the victims were deceived and fraudulently recruited from all over the world. They are held in facilities primarily located in Cambodia, Myanmar, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines, and Malaysia. More >>
Dominica: UN Expert Recommends Human Rights Approach For Advancing Climate Resilience
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:10 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Dominica’s ambition to become the world’s first climate resilient nation has made significant strides since 2017. More >>
Youth Justice Systems Across Australia In Crisis: UN Experts
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:52 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
In a letter to Australian authorities, the experts expressed considerable concern about a bill proposed in Queensland that is due to be adopted this week. More >>
Alarmed By Reports Of Rohingya Cast Into The Sea, UN Expert Launches Inquiry Of “Unconscionable, Unacceptable Acts”
Friday, 16 May 2025, 7:32 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Government of India must immediately and unequivocally repudiate unconscionable acts against Rohingya refugees, stop all deportations to Myanmar, and ensure that those responsible for these blatant violations of India’s international obligations ... More >>
