"Sites of collective mass arbitrary detention and torture should not exist and are not acceptable," said Fionnuala Ní Aolàin, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. She made her statement while presenting her report on the issue to the Human Rights Council.

Each day, as Russia continues to war with Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine tallies human rights abuses, including civilian casualties and other violations using interviews, analysis and initiative, sharing those numbers with the world.

As the number of Mexico’s disappeared persons continues to rise and shows no sign of stopping, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances issued a new report on their recent visit to Mexico to launch its findings and recommendations as to the way ahead to fight against this unacceptable scourge.