GENEVA (27 April 2018) – UN human rights experts* have said they are appalled by the violent response by Nicaraguan security forces to protests opposing social security reforms, and called on...

Celebrating the centenary of Nelson Mandela Opening Remarks by Ms. Kate Gilmore, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 27 April 2018 Distinguished President Distinguished...

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Background During its 17th session (20 March - 12 April 2017) the Committee decided to start the drafting process of its general comment No. 6 on...

Addis Ababa, 26 April 2018 I am grateful to the Government of Ethiopia for inviting me not once, but twice to this remarkable country during my term as High Commissioner. Inviting a UN High...

GENEVA (26 April 2018) - The UN Special Rapporteur on racism, Tendayi Achiume, will conduct an official visit to the UK from 30 April to 11 May 2018, indicating her mission will pay particular...

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 26 April 2018 The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-second and twenty...