Qatar: UN human Rights Council examines the country’s human rights record
Press Release The human rights record of the State of Qatar was reviewed by the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of […]
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(Israel): UN investigation committee finds (Israeli) warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide characteristics
Press Release The United Nations Special Committee on Israeli Practices announced in a report released on November 14, 2024, that warfare methods employed by […]
(Israel): Following the issuance of arrest warrants against (Israeli) officials, UN calls for compliance with ICC warrants
Press Release The United Nations has announced its full support for the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), stressing that they […]
Sudan: CFJ and 5 human rights organizations urge the Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan
Press Release The Committee for Justice (CFJ) and five other human rights organizations have sent a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council […]
Sudan: UN experts urges immediate action to support survivors of gender-based violence
Press release UN human rights experts have called for urgent international intervention to support survivors of gender-based violence in Sudan and to halt the […]
Libya: UN report calls for accountability for human rights violations in Tarhuna
Press release A new United Nations report has underscored the urgent need for accountability for the grave human rights violations in Tarhuna, Libya, which […]
(Israel): UN Expert Condemns Alleged Sexual Torture of Palestinians by (Israeli) Forces
Press release Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, expressed deep concern […]
Tunisia: UN experts urge justice for detained human rights advocate Sihem Ben sedrine.
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 UN human rights experts have issued a strong call to the Tunisian authorities, demanding immediate respect for […]
Palestine: UN Expert condemns killing of journalists in Gaza, calls for accountability
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, […]
Yemen: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Condemns “Ansar Allah” Raid on Sana’a Office, Calls for Release of Detained Staff
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the storming of the United Nations […]
Bahrain: UN Experts Warn of Life-Threatening Conditions at Jaw Prison, Urge Immediate Reforms
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Independent human rights experts have issued a stern warning to the Bahraini government, urging immediate action to […]
Iraq: CERD commends Iraq’s progress in racial discrimination efforts, calls for continued action
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Geneva, August 2024 – The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has praised Iraq […]
Israel: UN Special Rapporteur concerns over allegations of sexual torture by Israeli Authorities against Palestinian detainees
Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, expressed deep concern and outrage following reports that […]
Algeria: African Commission on Human Rights Expresses Concern Following Discovery of Migrant Bodies in Desert
Press release Geneva – July 21, 2024 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has voiced its concerns regarding the dire situation of migrants […]
Yemen: Renewed call for release of UN and NGO staff detained by Ansar Allah
Press release Geneva – July 17, 2024 Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Jeremy Laurence has expressed grave concern over the continued […]
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