GENEVA / KINSHASA (17 November 2009) – As a UN report on the judicial process following the assassination of a Congolese journalist was published Tuesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

17 November 2009 “Bosnia’s internally displaced need durable solutions to rebuild their lives. However, the present political disputes endanger the progress needed to address their humanitarian needs...

17 November 2009 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome this opportunity to give you an overview of the OHCHR Strategic Management Plan for 2010-2011. We will launch this third SMP next year...

17 November 2009 BISHKEK -- The UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Rashida Manjoo, at the end of a mission to the Kyrgyz Republic, said that despite the Government's encouraging...

17 November 2009 Also Discusses Issue of Torture and Ill-Treatment with Regard To Persons with Disabilities The Committee against Torture this afternoon held its third meeting with the Subcommittee on...

16 November 2009 The Committee against Torture this morning considered follow-up to its concluding observations on country reports and to communications by individuals alleging their rights under the...

MALDIVES (16 November 2009) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday urged South Asian judges to continue developing “cutting-edge mechanisms for opening up justice to all.”...

Bishkek, 16 November From 09 to 16 November 2009, I conducted an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for...

16 November 2009 Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for inviting me to this World Summit on Food Security. Allow me to express my appreciation to the organizers of the...

GENEVA (13 November 2009) -- Pakistani sociologist Ms. Farida Shaheed has taken office as newly appointed Independent Expert in the field of cultural rights, one of the latest areas earmarked for...