GENEVA (19 October 2010) – The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries welcomed as “a step in the right direction” a recent report by the US Senate Committee on Armed Services into the role and...

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Participants, It is my great pleasure and honour to participate on behalf of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Third...

19 October 2010 The Human Rights Committee has considered the fifth periodic report of Hungary on how that country implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...

GENEVA (19 October 2010) - “Nine months after the earthquake, Haiti is still living through a profound humanitarian crisis that affects the human rights of those displaced by the disaster,” said...

MEXICO (18 October 2010) – “The strengthening of the Rule of Law and an effective fight against violence will only be possible if the justice system in its entirety is strong and independent,” said...