Egypt: The CFJ Welcomes UN Special Rapporteurs’ Letter on Violations Against Journalist Basma Mostafa, Calls for International Protection of Human Rights Defenders at Home and Abroad

09/04/2025

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expressed its welcome of the letter sent by five UN Special Rapporteurs to the Egyptian authorities, in which they expressed […]

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The CFJ Conducts Comprehensive Evaluation of the Draft International Resolution on the Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism: Achievements and Shortcomings

07/04/2025

On Friday, April 4, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted—without a vote—Resolution A/HRC/58/L.29, submitted by the Government of Mexico on March 24, […]

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The CFJ Welcomes HRC Resolution on Transnational Repression, Calls for Explicit Recognition of the Term and Inclusion of Investigative Mechanisms

07/04/2025

The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a new resolution (A/HRC/58/L.27/Rev.1) in its session on Friday, April 4, without a vote. The resolution […]

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Senegal: UN Rapporteur Warns of Prison Crisis in Senegal and Calls for Urgent Reforms

25/02/2025

The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, following her visit to Senegal, warned that the government must take immediate action to improve prison […]

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Sudan: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Concern Over Summary Executions in North Khartoum

19/02/2025

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over reports of summary executions of civilians by fighters and militias allied with […]

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Gambia: UN Child Rights Committee Highlights Urgent Child Protection Issues

13/02/2025

The United Nations Child Rights Committee (CRC) has expressed deep concerns over the widespread violence and challenges facing children in The Gambia, following its latest […]

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Senegal: UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to Conduct Official Visit to Senegal

07/02/2025

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, will undertake an official visit to […]

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Mali: UN welcomes transitional authorities’ steps towards restoring constitutional order

06/02/2025

A United Nations expert today welcomed recent steps taken by Mali’s transitional authorities to restore constitutional order but voiced serious concerns about the ongoing security […]

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Sudan: United Nations Warns of an Imminent Attack on “El Fasher” and Calls for Civilian Protection

05/02/2025

The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed deep concern for the safety of civilians in “El Fasher,” North Darfur State, Sudan, amid reports of […]

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Gambia: UN Concerns Over Ongoing Challenges Facing Children in the Country

05/02/2025

Experts from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child raised concerns during a dialogue held on January 22 in Geneva about the persistent […]

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Egypt: The Universal Periodic Review Working Group Examines Egypt’s Record

24/01/2025

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations announced that it is set to review and examine Egypt’s human rights record on […]

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South Sudan: UN Commission on Human Rights Visits Nairobi to Support Peace and Reconciliation Efforts  

20/12/2024

Press Release The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has undertaken a visit to Nairobi, Kenya, in December 2024, aiming to address the […]

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UN Human Rights Council Elects Swiss Ambassador Jürg Lauber as President for 2025  

19/12/2024

Press Release   The United Nations Human Rights Council has elected Swiss Ambassador Jürg Lauber as its President for 2025 during its 19th organizational session […]

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Syria: UN Syria Commission Urges Incoming Authorities to Break the Cycle of Violence and End a Decade of Persistent Abuses  

18/12/2024

Press Release   The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has called on incoming authorities in the country to take immediate measures to end the […]

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Egypt: UN Committee on Migrant Workers Criticizes Egypt’s Policies on Sudanese Deportations and Protection of Migrant Minors

18/12/2024

Press Release   The UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families has expressed concerns over […]

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