Greetings to you all. I am pleased to have the chance to speak to this inspirational group of young people gathered online from all over the world, and to share with you in celebrating 100 years of...

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today held a day of general discussion on its proposed General Comment on sustainable development and economic, social and cultural rights...

The concluding observations adopted by the Committee on the countries under review will soon be available on the session’s webpage In concluding remarks, Committee Chairperson Ana Peláez Narváez said...

GENEVA ( 24 February 2023 ) - The Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee today concluded its 29th session in the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Chamber (Room XX) at the Palais des...

GENEVA (24 February 2023) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern that the Israeli Ministerial Committee on Legislation will vote on a private member’s bill to reinstate the death penalty for...

Warm thanks for the opportunity to speak here today. I am delighted to open a new chapter in the joint work of our organisations to uphold human rights in the world of digital technology. Just one...

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Lithuania, with Committee Experts noting positive progress on climate change and asking...

GENEVA (23 February 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday expressed concern at the escalating cycle of violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory after...

GENEVA (23 February 2023) – A UN expert today expressed alarm at the high number of civilian casualties in Somalia, following clashes between Somaliland security forces and clan members in Laas Canood...

(approx. 10:15am, 4 mins, in an interview style format) Moderator (Saúl Vicente): Based on your experience and expertise, what is the primary obstacle to the realization of the right to water for your...