Free and fair Palestinian elections that must include East Jerusalem: UN experts |
The first parliamentary and presidential elections in 15 years were scheduled for May and July, respectively. But Palestinian President Mahmoud
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Human Rights
Nelson Mandela: ‘Synonymous with the struggle for justice and equality’ |
Known affectionately as Madiba, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed Tell Celebrating the general assembly meeting International Nelson Mandela Day solemnly celebrated
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From the Field: A Timeline of the Genocide; Remember the Srebrenica massacre |
Before the 22nd anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre – the biggest atrocity on European soil since World War II –
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Pegasus: Human Rights Compliant Laws Are Necessary to Regulate Spyware
“Various parts of the UN human rights system, including my office, have repeatedly raised serious concerns about the risks of
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Rights experts condemn the “dramatic rise” in attacks on so-called slaves in Mali |
Although Mali outlawed slavery in 1905, the system of “slavery based on descent” still exists, with some people considered slaves
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Myanmar: ‘Terror campaign of brutal force’ targeting human rights defenders, says UN experts |
at statementTom Andrews Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on human rights
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Invitation to “Dignity, Equality, Justice and Human Rights” on Mandela Day |
“Every year, on this day, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, we salute this extraordinary man who embodied the highest aspirations of the
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The rise in the number of prisons leads to overcrowding and the fall of Covid victims |
Released before International Nelson Mandela Day, perhaps celebrating the best political prisoner ever known, the world’s first research data In
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for immediate release of detained protesters in Cuba |
The massive protests began on Sunday and are the largest in decades, with thousands taking to the streets across the
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Activist priest’s death in custody stains India’s human rights record: UN expert |
Stan Swami, who was 84 years old, was imprisoned last October on terrorism charges that the UN Special Rapporteur has
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‘Removing inequalities’ to end the COVID pandemic: UNAIDS |
according to UNAIDS Update 2021People with HIV are more likely to be infected with severe HIV COVID-19 disease and death,
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UN expert warns of reversal of the Covid epidemic is fueling a “perfect storm” in Myanmar |
at statementAnd the Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews said “emergency” assistance to Myanmar was badly needed to save lives. “The highest
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UN reports ‘leap forward’ in regulating DNA-altering technology for all |
“Human genome editing has the potential to enhance our ability to treat and cure diseases, but the full effect will
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A new United Nations report reveals the impact of the Corona virus on human trafficking |
The study also assesses how frontline organizations respond to challenges and continue to provide essential services, despite constraints across and
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Myanmar: From political crisis to ‘multidimensional human rights disaster’ – Bachelet |
Speaking in the 47th session of Human Rights CouncilMichelle Bachelet emphasized that the situation in the country had developed from
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OHCHR expresses grave concern over the reported killing of protesters in the Kingdom of Eswatini |
The unrest first began in Africa’s last absolute monarchy, in May, when students took to the streets to demand accountability
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Belarus: Continued “total assault” on civil society amid massive human rights violations |
The independent expert appointed to monitor the country said Monday that Belarus has experienced an unprecedented human rights crisis over
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Significant gender equality forum concludes with revolutionary commitments and a plan to advance parity by 2026 |
Nearly $40 billion in new investment has been pledged, as well as political commitments and ambitious programs from governments, civil
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The Rights Council hears that internet cuts are now ‘entrenched’ in certain regions |
Processing Human Rights Council In Geneva, the Special Rapporteur Clement Vol He warned that lockdowns are now “longer lasting” and
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Historic forum declares that women should not be ‘cracked into a small corner’
“Gender equality is fundamentally about power and authority in a world that is still largely male-dominated, with a culture that
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Urgent action needed to end ‘inhumane conditions’ faced by Haitian prisoners
The document published on Wednesday, based on visits by UN staff to 12 detention centers at the beginning of 2021,
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Urge Malian authorities to “break the cycle of impunity” for human rights violations |
Repeated attacks over the past six months by groups such as the Supporting Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and
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Despite progress, terrorist threats continue to exist and diversify |
By exploiting social grievances and gender stereotypes, the “war against terrorism itself has done harm,” inspiring single actors and wooing
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UN human rights office highlights police reforms to tackle systemic racism |
Among the new measures proposed by the High Commissioner Report On racial justice and equality, authorities are urged to reassess
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WHO guidance on artificial intelligence to improve health care and mitigate risks worldwide |
Like all new technologies, AI can also be misused and cause harm. warm Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World
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