GENEVA (11 July 2023) – UN experts* today called on Bangladesh to end all acts of harassment against representatives of the human rights organisation Odhikar and ensure respect for due…Continue reading Bangladesh must end harassment of human rights defenders
GENEVA (30 June 2023) – In the face of increased repression and serious human rights violations against protesters and activists around the world, victims have been denied justice while perpetrators…Continue reading Robust accountability key to end cycle of repression against protesters and activists
GENEVA (23 June 2023) – UN experts* have expressed their concerns and asked the Russian Government for information on allegations that an anti-torture NGO in the country was targeted in…Continue reading Russia: UN experts raise alleged targeting of anti-torture NGO by Russian Government
Lire en Français. GENEVA (15 June 2023) – UN experts* today expressed concern at the reported excessive use of force during protests in France earlier this year over pension reform…Continue reading France must respect and promote right to peaceful protest: UN experts
GENEVA (2 June 2023) – UN experts* today called for greater transparency, oversight, and regulation to address the negative impacts of new and emerging digital tools and online spaces on…Continue reading New and emerging technologies need urgent oversight and robust transparency: UN experts
GENEVA (30 May 2023) – UN experts today called on Belarusian authorities to immediately release all prisoners in the country detained on spurious charges for exercising their fundamental rights to…Continue reading Belarus must release all detainees held on political grounds and protect their rights: UN experts
GENEVA (25 May 2023) – UN experts* today urged Cambodian authorities to ensure an inclusive, genuine, and peaceful electoral process, in full respect of human rights, including rights to freedom…Continue reading Cambodia: UN experts call for free and fair electoral environment ahead of July general elections
Read UNSR Voule’s preliminary observations following his Country Visit. LIMA (18 May 2023) – The Government of Peru must ensure those responsible for killing and injuring protestors during a recent…Continue reading Peru: Voule calls for accountability and political reform to overcome crisis
GENEVA (16 May 2023) – On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, a group of UN and regional human rights experts called on States to address racism…Continue reading States must tackle racism and stigma against LGBT persons
GENEVA (11 May 2023) – All parties to hostilities in Sudan must immediately end the fighting, cease targeting the civilian population and infrastructure and resume negotiations towards a civilian-led government, UN experts…Continue reading Civilians bear devastating brunt of fighting in Sudan
