The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Luxembourg on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political...

PORT LOUIS (30 June 2022) – Tackling poverty, social exclusion and segregation of children in marginalised communities is key to preventing them from falling victim of sexual abuse and commercial...

Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Observers, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to present this oral update in my capacity as Chairperson of the UN Commission of Human Rights Experts on...

In its resolution 47/3, the Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a report, examining in detail the key challenges that civil society faced in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, both online and offline, and also examining best practices.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the press. We value the opportunity to speak with you. I am joined by co-commissioner Steven Ratner. The Council President appointed the third member of the...

GENEVA (30 June 2022) — The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) confirmed its upcoming visits to Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador and Türkiye in the second half of this year, and...

GENEVA (30 June 2022) – The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will conduct an official visit to Botswana, from 4 to 15 July 2022, to assess the situation regarding deprivation of liberty in the...

Distinguished President, Excellencies, For more than a decade now, Syria’s war has left indelible marks on its men, women and children. The human toll has been devastating, with lives treated as...