GENEVA (3 January 2014 ) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, has reiterated his appeal for calm after military police on Friday...

In order to promote a strong focus on the human rights of migrants, the Secretary General tasked OHCHR, in consultation with UN System partners, to prepare a concise analytical report on migration and...

This publication offers a rich resource for policymakers in Governments, national human rights institutions, civil society, lawyers, judges and migrants themselves to understand the scope and content...

This publication explores the ways in which transitional justice processes have addressed violations of economic, social and cultural rights, so as to gain to gain a better understanding of the...

This revised edition of The Core International Human Rights Treaties reproduces the most recent international human rights treaties in a userfriendly, pocket-sized format. In addition to the treaties...

The Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights are the first global policy guidelines focused specifically on the human rights of people living in poverty. They are intended for use by...

OHCHR Annual Reports are published annually and present results achieved by the Office during the reporting period and according to the planned programme set out in the High Commissioner’s Strategic...

This Guide highlights issues related to the work of civil society actors. It provides an overview of the conditions and environment needed for a free and independent civil society, including relevant...