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UN CERD Publishes Findings On Gabon, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritius, Republic Of Korea And Ukraine
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:40 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as well as positive aspects. More >>
Guatemala: UN HRC Adopts Landmark Decision On Transgenerational Harm For Mayan Peoples Suffering Forced Displacement
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:50 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
“Forced displacement is permanent in nature until the victims benefit from a safe and dignified return to their place of habitual residence or are voluntarily resettled elsewhere,” Committee member Hélène Tigroudja said. More >>
UN Committee Against Torture Publishes Findings On Armenia, France, Mauritius, Monaco, Turkmenistan And Ukraine
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 5:17 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on each country’s implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. More >>
UN Committee On Migrant Workers Publishes Findings On Jamaica, Mexico And Niger
Friday, 25 April 2025, 7:59 am | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, as well as positive aspects. More >>
UN Committee On Enforced Disappearances Publishes Findings On Belgium, Central African Republic, Gambia, Malta & Serbia
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 7:50 am | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, as well as positive aspects. More >>
Fair And Effective Tax Policies Needed To Advance Economic, Social And Cultural Rights And Equality, UN Committee Says
Saturday, 1 March 2025, 5:37 am | UN Treaty Bodies
The Committee called on governments to shift towards more equitable tax structures, from relying on indirect taxes to a more direct income taxation approach, to ensure that high-income and wealth groups and large corporations contribute their fair share ... More >>
UN Torture Prevention Body Postpones First 2025 Visit Amid UN Liquidity Financial Crisis
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:56 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
“We are deeply concerned at being unable to exercise our visiting mandate because of a lack of funds,” said María Luisa Romero, newly elected Chair of the Subcommittee. More >>
Albania Violated Roma Children’s Rights By Denying Birth Registration, UN Human Rights Committee Finds
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:55 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
“Without birth registration, a child is non-existent in official records, stripped of legal identity, deprived of access to basic rights such as education and healthcare, and facing exploitation and statelessness,” said Committee member Teraya Koji. More >>
Children In DRC Endure Grave Violations Under Siege, UN Committee Warns
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:53 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The Committee expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in more villages in North and South Kivu, where armed groups are increasingly targeting displaced children and those in street situations. More >>
UN CRC Publishes Findings On Ecuador, Eritrea, Gambia, Honduras, Peru, Saint Kitts And Nevis, & Slovakia
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 10:00 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on implementing the Child Rights Convention, as well as positive aspects. More >>
Bolivia: Despite Progress, Tackling Overcrowding In Prisons Remains Pressing
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10:52 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
During the mission, the SPT delegation visited 34 detention centres in six departments, including men’s and women’s prisons, centres for children in conflict with the law, police stations, psychiatric hospitals, drug rehabilitation centres, a children´s ... More >>
UN Committee On Migrant Workers Publishes Findings On Benin, Egypt, Peru And Seychelles
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10:50 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, as well as positive aspects. More >>
Migrants With Disabilities Facing Dual Neglect: UN Committees
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:40 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
Raising awareness in just one day is not enough to address the critical situation faced by migrants with disabilities. However, days like 18 December provide an opportunity to spotlight their struggle, especially since they are often overlooked in official ... More >>
UN CERD Publishes Findings On Armenia, Ecuador, Greece, Kenya, Monaco, Saudi Arabia
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:54 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as well as positive aspects. More >>
Gaza: UN Committee Alarmed By Israel’s Blatant Disregard For Binding International Orders
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:48 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
In a statement released under its Early Warning and Urgent Action Procedures, the Committee emphasized the urgent need for all States to immediately uphold their international obligations and stop the atrocities. More >>
DRC: Torture Prevention Mechanism Urgently Needed Amid Inhuman Prison Conditions
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:20 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
This mechanism is essential for addressing the deplorable detention conditions that we have observed during our mission and is also critical for preventing torture and ill-treatment. More >>
Colombia: Enforced Disappearances Not Legacy Of The Past But Daily Reality
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:16 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The Committee called for immediate and concrete actions, emphasising that strengthening coordination between existing institutions is a critical first step. More >>
UN Torture Prevention Body Confirms 2025 Visit Plan Amid Escalating Global Threats And Conflicts
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:56 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
Under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, the SPT monitors conditions for people deprived of their liberty by conducting unannounced visits to prisons, police stations, psychiatric hospitals, closed refugee camps and immigration detention ... More >>
UN Torture Prevention Body To Visit Bolivia
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:47 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
The upcoming mission, which has been announced and planned since 2023, is the SPT’s third visit to the country. More >>
UN Torture Prevention Body Makes First-ever Visit To Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:36 pm | UN Treaty Bodies
During the visit, the SPT delegation will meet with various authorities, including representatives of the legislature, judges and prosecutors, as well as with UN and civil society entities and will also visit places of deprivation of liberty. More >>
