at the 34th session of the Human Rights Council - Item 4 Geneva, 13 March 2016 Thank you Mr. President Excellency, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for this opportunity to...

GENEVA (10 March 2017) – The UN Human Rights Office on Friday published a report detailing allegations of massive destruction, killings and numerous other serious human rights violations committed...

10 March 2017 “Ladies and Gentlemen, In my capacity as United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), I...

GENEVA (10 March 2017) – A United Nations human rights expert is warning against the threat of catastrophic chemical disaster due to the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine. “Large chemical and...

Festival du Film et Forum International des Droits de l'Homme Remarks by the High Commissioner - Video statement 10 March 2017 I am very sorry that I can't be with you to enjoy a few hours with a...

Human Rights Council MORNING 10 March 2017 The Human Rights Council this morning held an enhanced interactive dialogue on the human rights of migrants in the context of large movements. The panel...

Human Rights Committee 10 March 2017 The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Italy on its implementation of the provisions of the International...

BUENOS AIRES / GENEVA (10 March 2017) – Argentina is being commended by a UN rights expert for its “progressive laws and policies” aimed at stopping attacks on people because of their sexual...

MIDDAY GENEVA (10 March 2017) - The Human Rights Council at midday started its general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural...

Japanese | Korean GENEVA (10 March 2017) – A call to firmly assign responsibility for gross human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will be made by the UN Special...