All generations have duty to protect rights of ageing society – UN expert GENEVA (27 September 2018) – The UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Rosa Kornfeld...

LGBTI Core Group event at the UNGA73 Violence against LGBTI Individuals: Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, New York...

Spanish Making the existence of bisexual persons visible is a key building block in the eradication of violence and discrimination against them Geneva/Washington, D.C. (21 September 2018) -...

Georgian version GENEVA (21 September 2018) – The UN Independent Expert on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz...

Geneva, 19 September 2018 Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, Indigenous peoples’ representatives, Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour for me to address the Human Rights Council today and...

Kiswahili version GENEVA/NAIROBI (17 September 2018) – Kenya has recorded significant success in responding to attacks against persons with albinism and discrimination in the health sector but must do...

GENEVA (7 September 2018) – The landmark ruling by India’s Supreme Court to decriminalise same-sex relationships is a giant step for equality in India, and will hopefully prompt other States to adopt...

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GENEVA (5 September 2018) – The UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, Ikponwosa Ero, will conduct an official visit to Kenya from 7 to 17 September 2018....