8th edition of the FoAA Chronicle
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Colombia: Misuse of counter-terrorism measures to prosecute protesters threatens human rights, say UN experts
GENEVA (29 March 2023) – UN experts* today called on Colombia to stop misusing counter-terrorism measures and serious criminal offences, such as terrorism, to prosecute individuals for taking part in…Continue reading Colombia: Misuse of counter-terrorism measures to prosecute protesters threatens human rights, say UN experts
Uganda: UN experts condemn egregious anti-LGBT legislation
GENEVA (29 March 2023) – Making homosexuality punishable by death is an egregious violation of human rights, UN experts said today, urging Uganda’s president not to promulgate laws that take…Continue reading Uganda: UN experts condemn egregious anti-LGBT legislation
WEBINAR: Presentation of a new framework for joint action with all regional mechanisms
Register here The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, Clément Voule invites you for the presentation of a new Framework for Joint Action outlining measures to strengthen…Continue reading WEBINAR: Presentation of a new framework for joint action with all regional mechanisms
Water is a common good not a commodity
GENEVA / NEW YORK (21 March 2023) – Water should be managed as a common good not a commodity, UN experts* said today. They urged States to ensure that human…Continue reading Water is a common good not a commodity
Call for inputs: Do you have inputs for the development of tools to assist law enforcement in protecting human rights during protests?
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association’s upcoming report to be presented at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council. Deadline…Continue reading Call for inputs: Do you have inputs for the development of tools to assist law enforcement in protecting human rights during protests?
Myanmar: Social media companies must stand up to junta’s online terror campaign say UN experts
GENEVA (13 March 2023) – Myanmar’s military junta is orchestrating an online campaign of terror, and weaponising social media platforms to crush democratic opposition, UN experts* said today. “Online rhetoric…Continue reading Myanmar: Social media companies must stand up to junta’s online terror campaign say UN experts
Cambodia: UN experts condemn verdict against opposition leader Kem Sokha
GENEVA (8 March 2023) – The verdict of treason against Cambodia opposition leader Kem Sokha would have a chilling effect on political activism and freedom of expression in the country…Continue reading Cambodia: UN experts condemn verdict against opposition leader Kem Sokha
Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations, urge respect for human rights 06 March 2023
GENEVA (6 March 2023) – UN experts* today expressed deep concern about ongoing allegations of repression, arbitrary killings, arrests, detention, and enforced disappearances of demonstrators in Peru and urged authorities…Continue reading Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations, urge respect for human rights 06 March 2023
Algeria: UN expert says crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders must end
GENEVA (22 February 2023) – A UN expert today expressed concern over an escalating crackdown against civil society by Algerian authorities after the dissolutions of la Ligue Algérienne pour la…Continue reading Algeria: UN expert says crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders must end