World Contraception Day, 26 September 2023 International Safe Abortion Day, 28 September 2023 GENEVA (25 September 2023) – States must ensure the right to sexual and reproductive health, without...

We deeply regret the Iranian parliament’s passing of the new Chastity and Hijab Bill which vastly increases jail terms and provides for crushing fines on women and girls who do not obey the compulsory...

Excellencies, Colleagues, Friends, For me, this is a very personal topic. I grew up 20 years after World War II, shocked by the abominable crimes that were committed also in my own country, Austria...

GENEVA (11 September 2023) – UN experts today called on the Irish Government to take urgent steps to ensure access to housing and assistance for victims of trafficking, recognising the trauma endured...

GENEVA (7 September 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed Wednesday’s judgement by Mexico’s top court that declared criminal penalties for abortion unconstitutional...

The guidance note on ‘ How to effectively implement the right to participate in public affairs: A spotlight on people of African descent’ brings visibility to the specific challenges faced by people...

GENEVA (5 September 2023) – People of African descent continue to face immense challenges to meaningful participation in public affairs in many countries due to systemic racism, marginalization and...

GENEVA (4 September 2023) – UN experts* today raised the alarm about reports of serious human rights violations and abuses in the Northeast State of Manipur in India, including alleged acts of sexual...

GENEVA (1 September 2023) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over a new draft law, currently under review in the Iranian parliament, which imposes a series of new punishments on women and...

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 26 March 2003 Morning The Commission on Human Rights started this morning its debate on the right to development, hearing statements from the Independent Expert...