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UN experts condemn recent executions, urge moratorium on death penalty: Iran
Right to development – Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the…
UN Human Rights Chief warns against ‘never-ending cycle of violence’: Haiti
“Frightening” number of executions as Türk calls for end to death penalty: Iran
Civil Society Organizations Brief the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the Situation of Women in Timor-Leste, Germany, China…
Committee against Torture Discusses Reports on Follow-up to Concluding Observations, Individual Communications, and Reprisals
Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-Third Session, Elects New Chair and Bureau Members, Hears Solemn Declaration by Three New Committee Experts
Global Digital Compact must be guided by human rights, says Türk
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Opens Eighty-Fifth Session in Geneva
civilian casualty update 8 May 2023: Ukraine
Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on Sudan on 11 May
Slavery by descent must be criminalised, UN experts say: Mali
Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on Sudan on 11 May
Whole-of-government leadership needed to address legacy of slavery and redefine policing, UN experts say: USA
Report of the Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action on its seventh session: A/77/233
UN expert group to review 337 cases from 23 countries: Enforced disappearances
Serbia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Systematic crackdown on women’s and girls’ rights, UN experts say: Afghanistan
Ratifying the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Toolkit
UN expert lauds Georgia for efforts to maintain peace and security
In Dialogue with Ethiopia, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome Constitutional Protections for Persons Deprived of Liberty, Ask about Reports of…
Press Conference by the Independent UN Expert Mechanism on Racism and Law Enforcement at the end of its visit to the United States
UN Committee finds violations in first enforced disappearance case: Mexico
Liechtenstein’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Israel’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Kazakhstan for Enhanced Legislation, Ask Questions about January 2022 Events and Complaint Mechanisms for Prisoners
The United Arab Emirates’ human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Montenegro’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN experts alarmed by imminent executions linked to NEOM project: Saudi Arabia
UN experts demand accountability for death of Khader Adnan and mass arbitrary detention of Palestinians: Israel
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk ends visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Free, pluralistic and independent media, a vital pillar of democracy, International Freedom of Expression Rapporteurs stress
civilian casualty update 2 May 2023: Ukraine
High Commissioner statement: World Press Freedom Day
Extreme prison overcrowding needs urgent fix, UN experts: Madagascar
UN expert to assess effects of environmental risks on human rights: Chile
Barbados’ human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Luxembourg’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Chair of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture Presents Annual Report to the Committee against Torture
Burundi’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
In Dialogue with Slovakia, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome Apology Regarding Suffering Caused by 2013 Police Intervention, Ask About Training…
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Closes One Hundred and Ninth Session
Mexico failed to ensure access to inclusive tertiary education for woman with intellectual disability, UN Committee finds
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination publishes findings on Argentina, Niger, Philippines, Portugal, Russia and Tajikistan
The Bahamas’ human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Briefer on self-protection measures to respond to threats to journalists
UN experts condemn continued use of death penalty for drug-related crimes: Singapore
Turk in Addis, Nairobi – 30 April – 4 May 2023