GENEVA (31 July 2020) – The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul should be maintained as an inter-cultural space reflecting the diversity and complexity of Turkey and its history, and preserving the outstanding...

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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, successive conflicts in recent decades have seen systematic use of rape and sexual assault by all fighting forces. These widespread and recurrent acts have...

Summary The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention visited Qatar from 3 to 14 November 2019 at the invitation of the Government. The Working Group commends progress made in Qatar and identifies a number...

Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2 August 2020 GENEVA (30 July 2020) – Intimidation and aggression directed at Roma minorities has risen alarmingly in recent years and States must do more to prevent...

World Day against Trafficking in Persons, 30 July 2020 GENEVA (30 July 2020) – The rampant exploitation of vulnerable workers, including many women and children, has increased alarmingly during the...

Русский GENEVA (30 July 2020) – The death in prison of human rights defender Azimjan Askarov, who for 10 years had unsuccessfully challenged his life sentence, shows a cruel disregard for human rights...

GENEVA (30 July 2020) – UN human rights experts today warned of increased patterns of closing of digital spaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UN Special Rapporteurs* attending the annual RightsCon...