We deplore the executions by Iranian authorities of a 17-year-old child and of a 22-year-old man, on 24 November 2023. The execution of Hamidreza Azari, who was accused of murder, is the first...

GENEVA/PORT-AU-PRINCE (28 November 2023) - A new UN report out today details a further, shocking rise in gang violence in Haiti as criminal gangs forge alliances and expand to rural areas previously...

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined ninth to eleventh periodic report of South Africa, with Committee Experts commending the...

Antonia Urrejola, the international human rights expert appointed to identify and verify obstacles to the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement, concludes her second visit to Colombia today. The...

We are appalled by the killing of dozens of civilians by JNIM armed elements in northern Burkina Faso on 26 November. Attacks on civilians are inexcusable and must stop, and those responsible must be...

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Uruguay, with Committee Experts...

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families this afternoon heard from representatives of non-governmental organizations and national human rights...

Excellencies, Distinguished Chair and Members of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Distinguished panellists, Colleagues and friends, I am really pleased to be addressing you all today at...

GENEVA (27 November 2023) – Chilean authorities must take urgent steps to ensure justice and full reparations for victims who suffered serious human rights violations during the 2019-2020 mass...