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UN Expert Urges States To Ensure “Zero Tolerance” For Murders By Police
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 7:05 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The expert stressed the need to strengthen the independence and impartiality of investigative and forensic institutions, improve the quality and reliability of their work, and ensure access to justice for victims and their families. More >>
States Must Avoid Techno-Solutionism, Keep Judges In Control Of AI Use In Judiciary: UN Expert
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 7:01 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Special Rapporteur stressed that the right to an independent and impartial tribunal requires access to a human judge, and that the right to access counsel of one’s choosing requires access to a human lawyer. More >>
UN Experts Urge Germany To Halt Criminalisation And Police Violence Against Palestinian Solidarity Activism
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 4:39 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“We are alarmed by the persistent pattern of police violence and apparent suppression of Palestine solidarity activism by Germany,” the experts said. More >>
Israel Must Ensure Safety & Liberty Of Flotilla Activists After Another Interception In International Waters: UN Expert
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 8:42 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“This attack against unarmed civilians on the high seas is yet another violation of international law by Israel,” said Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression. More >>
Palestine: Any Peace Plan Must Respect International Law, Beginning With Self-Determination And Accountability
Monday, 6 October 2025, 9:14 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts warned that key elements of the plan are nevertheless deeply inconsistent with fundamental rules of international law and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the ICJ. More >>
UN Experts Demand Urgent Action To Protect Civilians In Sudan As Conflict Intensifies
Monday, 6 October 2025, 3:59 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts have repeatedly expressed concerns with the authorities over escalating human rights violations in Sudan amid a climate of impunity. More >>
Japan: UN Experts Concerned By Continued Stigmatisation Of Religious Minorities
Monday, 6 October 2025, 2:18 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts emphasised that any restrictions on the exercise of Article 18 rights must comply strictly with the limitations set out in Article 18.3 of the ICCPR, as interpreted by the UN Human Rights Committee. More >>
Ukraine: UN Experts Warn Of Persecution Against Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 7:52 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts warned that vague or ideologically-based justifications for the dissolution of religious organisations are incompatible with the principle of legal certainty and risk criminalising freedom of thought, and religion or belief. More >>
UN Expert Calls On Mali To Remain In The International Criminal Court
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 9:18 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The expert noted that while the 22 September statement refers to an immediate withdrawal, it does not have any legal effect and does not protect those who have committed atrocities in Mali. More >>
UN Special Rapporteur Warns Of Intensifying Repression And Widespread Torture In Russia Aimed At Silencing Dissent
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 4:22 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
A UN expert has condemned Russia's escalating repression of dissenters, including journalists, lawyers, and activists, as a coordinated state policy to create "enemies of the motherland," with 50 journalists imprisoned and widespread torture, punitive ... More >>
UN Experts Dismayed By US Sanctions Against Palestinian Human Rights Organisations
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 10:09 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The sanctions follow those imposed on Addameer, a Palestinian human rights organisation which promotes and protects prisoners’ rights, and which was added to the United States’ Specially Designated Nationals list in June 2025. More >>
One Year After ICJ Ruling, UN Experts Urge States To Confront Inaction Over Israel’s Unlawful Occupation
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 9:10 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The resolution set out clear responsibilities for third States and international organisations, including the UN system, in relation to Israel’s unlawful occupation. More >>
One Year After ICJ Ruling, UN Experts Urge States To Confront Inaction Over Israel’s Unlawful Occupation
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 9:10 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The resolution set out clear responsibilities for third States and international organisations, including the UN system, in relation to Israel’s unlawful occupation. More >>
Israel’s Financial Stranglehold On The Occupied Palestinian Territory Must End: UN Experts
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:46 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts stressed that most commercial, agricultural and industrial assets have been damaged. Unemployment has surged to over 80 per cent. GDP has dramatically shrunk, and trade stalled. Poverty is endemic. Famine has been declared. More >>
States Must Prioritise Documentation In Transitional Justice Processes: UN Expert
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 8:04 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Special Rapporteur called on States, the international community, and donor institutions to ensure that documentation processes are integrated as a core element of transitional justice strategies, and that material and human resources are assigned to this task. More >>
UN Experts Urge US To Grant Visas To Palestinian Officials, Uphold Diplomacy For Peace
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 8:03 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts urge the US to restore its commitment to diplomacy through the UN by granting visas to Palestinian officials, and not to restrict participation to those with whom it agrees. “Diplomacy offers the hope of peacefully settling even the ... More >>
UN Experts Stand In Solidarity With The Global Sumud Flotilla, Demand Full Protection Of All Passengers
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:57 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
On 31 August, the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona with critical humanitarian supplies, including food, medicine and baby formula. A second wave of ships is scheduled to depart from Tunisia this week, joining vessels from Italy, Greece and elsewhere ... More >>
Gaza: UN Experts Urge General Assembly To Respond To Famine And Genocide
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:25 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“At this critical moment, the world needs the General Assembly — the highest body of the United Nations — to take decisive leadership and act to prevent further catastrophe,” they said. More >>
Saudi Arabia Must Halt Executions Of Persons Convicted For Offences Committed As Minors: UN Experts
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:23 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
They warned that the execution of persons convicted for offences committed when the offenders were minors is prohibited under international law and constitute an arbitrary deprivation of life. More >>
UN Experts Welcome Brazil’s Veto Of Environmental Licensing Bill Provisions
Friday, 5 September 2025, 7:40 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts urged the National Congress to uphold the presidential vetoes, and warned that reversing them would violate the Constitution, human rights, environmental protection, and Brazil’s international law obligations under multiple treaties and customary ... More >>
