YEREVAN (24 November 2024) – A UN human rights expert today urged Armenia to establish comprehensive transitional justice mechanisms to address human rights violations committed in the context of...

Mesdames, Sirs, I wish to refer to the discussions on the proposed adoption of a European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). I commend the European Union’s ambition with this proposal, which...

GENEVA (3 November 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, will conduct an official visit to Mongolia from 6 to 15 November 2023. During...

GENEVA (7 August 2023) - The recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all is the foundation for freedom, justice and peace in the world. This is the promise set...

The briefer provides examples of how international human rights mechanisms and courts and tribunals have helped people find justice, in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The briefer provides guidance on the types of hearings that may be appropriately dealt with on-line. It is based on current international human rights law, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

GENEVA (14 July 2023) – A UN expert today expressed serious concern about information received regarding proceedings against Judge Carlos Giovanni Ruano, aimed at lifting his immunity, which may...

GENEVA (25 May 2023) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today hailed the arrest in South Africa of Fulgence Kayishema, one of last fugitives indicted in connection with the 1994...

GENEVA (31 March 2023) – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today called on Bangladesh to suspend immediately its application of the Digital Security Act. “I am concerned that the Digital Security Act...