The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the ninth periodic report of Venezuela, with Committee Experts commending the State on the high...

The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fourth and fifth periodic report of Türkiye, with Committee Experts praising the State’s free child...

LIMA (18 May 2023) – The Government of Peru must ensure those responsible for killing and injuring protestors during a recent wave of historic demonstrations in the country are brought to justice, a...

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Slovakia, with Committee Experts congratulating Slovakia on its...

NEW YORK / GENEVA (17 May 2023) – The Myanmar military has imported at least $1 billion USD in arms and raw materials to manufacture weapons since the coup in February 2021, according to a new report...

Contribution to the G7 Research Group magazine for the Hiroshima G7 Summit, 19-21 May 2023 To analyse what has happened to our world in recent years is a sobering task: A multiplication of conflicts...

Excellencies, To safeguard the human rights of more than 650 million people in 46 countries: the mandate of the Council of Europe is far-reaching, and it has been transformational. But today there is...

Chairperson of the May 18 Foundation Won Sunseok, Excellencies, Human rights defenders from around the globe, Colleagues and friends, Warm greetings to all. It is a pleasure to address you. I want to...

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 (15 May 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh, will visit Uruguay from 16 to 26 May 2023. The Special Rapporteur...