Latest un high commissioner News

UN experts welcome landmark corporate accountability decision, call for victim-centred reparations: Colombia
New US sanctions against International Criminal Court unacceptable – Türk
detentions of Syrians by Israeli forces amid ongoing Israeli incursions: Syria
Türk alarmed by civilian impact of hostilities, urges de-escalation: Ethiopia
Shocking sexual violence amid Russia’s full-scale attack of Ukraine
Türk denounces near-total dismantling of democracy in Nicaragua, detailed in UN Human Rights report
Total dismantling of democracy in Nicaragua: Report
Sentences against three activists regrettable: Hong Kong SAR
Israeli forces expelled Palestinian refugees from three West Bank camps, in violation of international law – UN report
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT URGED TO CONFRONT CHINA AT UN OVER TIBET ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS
UN human rights report urges robust accountability and institutional reforms: Sri Lanka
Human rights situation in Myanmar plummets to new low amid unrelenting violations and unregulated exploitation of natural resources – UN report
Türk alarmed by civilian casualties as hostilities escalate, urges restraint: Yemen
UN Human Rights Chief deplores legal changes that could subject children to life imprisonment: Türkiye
Türk visits Jordan and encourages strengthening judicial independence
crackdown on fundamental freedoms: Uganda
UN Human Rights Chief to conduct official visit to Lebanon 26-27 July 2026
At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever
“War economy” sustains conflict, UN report warns: Sudan
Türk deplores continued clashes in South Kivu, urges immediate de-escalation: DRC
Indigenous Peoples’ rights in conflict situations and Artificial Intelligence on the agenda at Expert Mechanism session
UN Human Rights to shut down country office: Burkina Faso
Türk alarmed at deaths in ICE custody, calls for urgent preventive action: US
UN report documents widespread and brutal use of sexual violence in Sudan
UN Human Rights Chief concerned about new EU returns law, urges consistency with human rights and refugee law
Imminent offensive on El Obeid must be halted – Türk warns of catastrophic impact on civilians: Sudan
Violence against protesters troubling: DRC
U.S. sanctions against Cuba are endangering lives and must be lifted
Experta de la ONU sobre la lepra realizará visita oficial: Colombia
Protection of children online needs to be done right – UN Human Rights Office issues guidelines for child safety online
Türk warns against dangerous escalation and urges return to negotiations: Ukraine
States must halt involuntary returns to Afghanistan: Türk
UN Human Rights Chief to conduct official visits to Mongolia and Republic of Korea 10-14 May
UN Human Rights Office signs Host Country Agreement with Somalia
UN report on deaths and displacement in Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk to visit Mexico 19-22 April
UN Human Rights expert on Sudan renews calls for dialogue, accountability as conflicts enters fourth year
Türk warns against legislative steps targeting Palestinians in violation of international law: Israel
Gangs expand reach in Haiti amid persistent deadly violence – UN Human Rights Office report
Urgent action needed to end widespread violence against human rights defenders – UN report: Colombia
Ethnic cleansing concerns in Gaza and West Bank amid intensified violence and forcible transfers by Israel – UN report
Türk alarmed after scores killed in drone attacks in two days: Sudan
Migrants in Libya victims of “violent business model” of systemic violations and abuses – UN report
Türk urges restraint and steps towards de-escalation amid volatility in Tigray: Ethiopia
Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
Türk says military-controlled ballot exacerbates violence and social division: Myanmar
Türk urges ambition on crimes against humanity treaty
UN Human Rights Chief urges authorities to end violent repression and calls for accountability: Iran