2023 OHCHR technical note that provides an overview of the international human rights norms and standards and relevant recommendations of United Nations human rights mechanisms and good practices by...

International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia This is a day when we stand up for the diversity of humankind, celebrate the incredible achievements of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex...

GENEVA (22 August 2022) - I welcome the announcement by the Prime Minister of Singapore to repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code which criminalises consensual sexual conduct between men. This colonial...

GENEVA (22 March 2022) - As the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine intensifies, it is essential for States and all stakeholders engaged in protecting forcibly displaced persons to...

Video Statement by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet 17 August 2021 Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, Friends, It is a pleasure to address this Forum, especially as...

Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Français | Español Geneva, 14 May 2021 The COVID- 19 pandemic has put in stark relief how, as a result of exclusion, discrimination...

UPDATE 12 March 2021 – Montenegro incident Following reports in early March of an attack against a member of the LGBTI community in Montenegro, we now understand that new information has come to light...

Excellencies, Distinguished guests, I thank the Core Group for its leadership in working to end violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. As we mark the...

Statement by Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris 9 July 2020 Good morning colleagues and participants, Good morning Victor, Thank you for your important report which brings...

7 July 2020 Concludes Interactive Dialogue on Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the...