GENEVA / PHNOM PENH (6 December 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, will carry out an official visit to the country from 8 to...

“Promoting universality: the role of regional human rights mechanisms and their cooperation with civil society” Brussels, 6 December 2012 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure and an...

“Justice in austerity – challenges and opportunities for access to justice” Brussels, 6 December 2012 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure and an honour for me to address you on the...

Millions of people have gone on to the streets over the past few years, some demanding civil and political rights, others demanding economic, social and cultural rights. This groundswell is not simply...

Millions of people have gone on to the streets over the past few years, in countries all across the world, emboldened by what is happening elsewhere, some demanding civil and political rights, others...

CAIRO (5 December 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, Richard Falk, called today on Israel to...

Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons Chaloka Beyani to mark the coming into force of the Kampala Convention GENEVA (6 December 2012) – “Today...