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Hijab bans in sports are discriminatory and must be reversed, say experts: France
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Closes Eighty-Ninth Session in Geneva
Special Rapporteur urges global action against sexual torture in armed conflict
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Launches General Recommendation 40 on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Holds Informal Meeting with States Parties
UN expert: Remediation for loss and damage essential to ensure climate justice and realise the right to development
Special Rapporteur calls for consistent approach to child protection across the country: Germany
Türk says world must act as darkest moment of Gaza conflict unfolds
UN experts alarmed by harrowing conditions for Palestinians with disabilities trapped in Gaza: A tragedy within a tragedy
UN expert: Growth-obsessed economy creating ‘unseen mental health crisis’ for people in poverty
AI international solidarity approach urgently needed to unite humanity, says Independent Expert
UN expert: Harm reduction should be integrated into universal health coverage plans
UN expert: Freedom of religion or belief is fundamental to achieving lasting and sustainable peace
says UN expert: States and sporting associations must act immediately to revise discriminatory policies and practices in sports
Experts of the Human Rights Committee Express Condolences for Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Raise Questions on Türkiye’s Anti-Terrorism Legislation and Measures Imposed…
Statement by Wai Wai Nu at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Statute of limitations must not deny justice to families of 85 victims killed in Tak Bai incident, say UN experts: Thailand
UN privacy expert: Guidelines update crucial to regulate computerised personal data files
Artificial intelligence, biodiversity and trade among themes to be discussed at 10th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
UN women’s rights committee issues guidance on women’s equal and inclusive representation in decision-making: Half the power
Israel’s military strikes on financial institutions in Lebanon violate international humanitarian law, says expert
Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome France’s Efforts to Combat Homophobia, Raise Questions on Violence in New Caledonia and Rules Governing Identity Checks
UN experts: Russia must confirm news of Ukrainian journalist’s death in custody
Civilians must be protected: Beirut hospital attack
Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Greece on Measures Taken for Unaccompanied Minors, Raise Questions on Domestic Violence and Allegations of Border Pushbacks
Victims must be at the core of action to combat enforced disappearance, says Working Group
Special Rapporteur to study transitional justice responses to mass human rights violations, transnational violence and negationism
Greece needs to strengthen effective torture prevention measures, UN torture prevention body finds
Access to information vital for effective climate action and human rights protection
UN expert: Strengthen regulation of hazardous chemicals to stop gender-related health harms from toxic exposure
Wider action needed to improve lives of all persons with albinism and HPS, says UN expert: United States
Addressing global water and food crisis crucial for human rights, says Special Rapporteur
UN expert on Afghanistan to visit Canada
Freedom of expression in a global crisis, says UN expert
UN expert: Stigmatising activists creates criminalisation and repression and cost lives worldwide
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Japan for Criminalising Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse, Ask about Women’s Representation…
UN expert: Trafficking for all purposes of exploitation undermines the women peace and security agenda
Sudan faces one of the worst famines in decades, warn UN experts
Experts call for urgent action amid crackdown on civil society ahead of elections: Tanzania
More reforms needed to address unequal treatment among religious and belief groups, says UN expert: Hungary
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Canada’s Childcare Programme, Ask about Women’s Representation on Boards of…
Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Iceland on Progress in Gender Equality, Raise Questions on Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and on Religious Affairs
Court ruling puts human rights defender in danger if extradited to Viet Nam, say experts: Thailand
UN expert concerned at reported use of family ties as sole grounds for sanctions designations
Concern over impending executions in the USA
Israel must stop violent settler attacks on Palestinian farmers that threaten their olive harvest, say UN experts
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Chile’s Laws on Violence against Women, Ask about Measures to…
Experts urge States to fully integrate human rights at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity

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