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UN Experts Condemn Journalist Killing Amid Rising West Bank Violence
Saturday, 14 May 2022, 5:56 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (13 May 2022) - UN human rights experts* condemn the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the occupied West Bank and call for a prompt, transparent, thorough and independent investigation into her death. The experts said Abu Akleh’s ... More >>
Mauritania: UN Expert Encouraged By Progress But Says More Work Needed To Fully Eradicate Slavery
Saturday, 14 May 2022, 5:50 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
NOUAKCHOTT (13 May 2022) – A UN human rights expert today welcomed progress in strengthening Mauritania’s legal framework and building the political will to combat slavery, but cautioned that much work still lay ahead. At the end of a 10-day visit ... More >>
Maldives: UN Human Rights And Counter-terrorism Expert Launches Official Visit
Friday, 13 May 2022, 8:03 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (13 May 2022) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, will visit Maldives from 15 to 24 May 2022. During her visit, the independent ... More >>
Singapore: UN Human Rights Experts Urge Immediate Death Penalty Moratorium
Friday, 13 May 2022, 6:15 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (12 May 2022) – UN human rights experts* today called on the Government of Singapore to immediately impose a moratorium on the use of the death penalty, and said its continued use of capital punishment for drug-related crimes ran contrary ... More >>
Lebanon: UN Expert Warns Of ‘Failing State’ Amid Widespread Poverty
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 6:03 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (11 May 2022) – The destructive actions of Lebanon’s political and financial leaders are responsible for forcing most of the country’s population into poverty, in violation of international human rights law, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme ... More >>
Ukraine: Millions Of Displaced Traumatised And Urgently Need Help, Say Experts
Friday, 6 May 2022, 6:02 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (5 May 2022) - UN human rights experts* and the Global Protection Cluster Coordinator are alarmed by the scale of displacement in Ukraine and call for urgent action to protect internally displaced people. They issue the following statement: ... More >>
UN Torture Prevention Body Concludes Visit To Argentina
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 6:44 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (4 May 2022) – Argentina has progressed in the prevention of torture through the creation of the National Committee for the Prevention of Torture and other mechanisms that act at the provincial and federal levels, UN human rights experts said today ... More >>
Ukraine: Joint Statement On Russia’s Invasion And Importance Of Freedom Of Expression And Information
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 6:13 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (4 May 2022) - Following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and the continuation of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, freedom of expression mandate holders* from the United Nations, the African Commission of Human ... More >>
Ending Gender Digital Divide Is Critical To Full Enjoyment Of Women’s Rights, Says UN Expert
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 6:51 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (3 May 2022) – On World Press Freedom Day, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan urged States to protect women journalists from online and offline attacks, and social media companies to ensure that online spaces ... More >>
Israel’s Housing Policies In Occupied Palestinian Territory Amounts To Racial Segregation - UN Experts
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 6:47 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (27 April 2022) – Israel’s housing policies in East Jerusalem amount to racial segregation and discrimination against the Palestinian people, and a violation of their human rights, UN experts* said today. Based on reports received, the experts ... More >>
Israel/Palestine: UN Experts Call On Govts To Resume Funding For Six Palestinian Organisations Designated By Israel
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 5:47 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (25 April 2022) - UN human rights experts* today called on the international community to take immediate and effective steps to protect and sustain the six Palestinian civil society groups that were designated as ‘terrorist organisations’ by the ... More >>
Israel/Palestine: UN Experts Call On Govts To Resume Funding For Six Palestinian Organisations Designated By Israel
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 5:45 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (25 April 2022) - UN human rights experts* today called on the international community to take immediate and effective steps to protect and sustain the six Palestinian civil society groups that were designated as ‘terrorist organisations’ by the ... More >>
UN Expert Warns Israeli Crackdown Will Fuel More Violence, Urges International Response
Saturday, 23 April 2022, 5:12 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (22 April 2022) – A UN human rights expert today called on the international community to urgently initiate both short-term and longer-term steps to address the escalating violence in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel. “The past ... More >>
Tajikistan: UN Experts Sound Alarm About Tensions In GBAO, Urge Protection Of Pamiri Minority
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 5:53 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (20 April 2022) – UN experts* today expressed serious concerns over rising tensions in eastern Tajikistan, calling on the authorities to ensure the protection of Pamiri minority and respect for human rights in the autonomous region. Tensions ... More >>
Kyrgyzstan At A Crossroads: “Immense Opportunity To Harness Potential Of Women” – UN Experts
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 6:09 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
BISHKEK (15 April 2022) – Kyrgyzstan has taken notable strides towards women’s rights and gender equality since gaining independence in 1991, but serious challenges remain in areas such as socio-economic disparities, deep-rooted patriarchal attitudes ... More >>
Brazil: UN Expert Decries Erosion Of Democracy, Urges Safe Space For Civil Society
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 6:23 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
SAO PAULO (11 April 2022) – A UN expert today expressed concerns about restrictions on Brazilians’ rights to full and active social and political participation, and the appalling levels of violence directed against human rights defenders, women journalists, ... More >>
Sri Lanka: UN Experts Condemn Crackdown On Protests
Saturday, 9 April 2022, 5:40 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (8 April 2022) – UN human rights experts* today urged the Sri Lankan Government to guarantee the fundamental rights of peaceful assembly and of expression during peaceful protests, amid the country’s severe economic crisis. “We are gravely ... More >>
International Roma Day: UN Expert Urges Better Protection Of Roma Minority During Conflicts
Friday, 8 April 2022, 6:07 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
International Roma Day 8 April 2022 GENEVA (7 April 2022) – On International Roma Day, the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernand de Varennes, calls on all States and institutions to fully include Roma people in their efforts to protect ... More >>
Mali: UN Expert Urges Probe Into Grave Rights Violations In Moura
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 6:49 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (6 April 2022) – A UN human rights expert today called for a full and independent investigation into alleged mass crimes committed in central Mali, and pleaded with all parties to ensure the absolute protection of civilians and to end the vicious ... More >>
Saudi Arabia: UN Experts Say Uyghurs Must Not Be Extradited To China, Urge Proper Risk Assessment
Saturday, 2 April 2022, 6:38 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (1 April 2022) – UN human rights experts* today called on the Government of Saudi Arabia to uphold its obligations not to extradite two Chinese nationals belonging to the Uyghur minority, saying they risked serious violations of their ... More >>
