The focus of this year’s Forum on equality, social inclusion and socio-economic participation may seem not new, but is both vital and timely. The cohesion of our societies depends on the recognition...

Mr. Chairman. Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished participants, and colleagues, Every ecosystem, whether on land or in the ocean, requires a diverse range of plants, animals, and organisms to...

GENEVA (29 April 2022) - The European-Central Asian Regional Forum will take place on 2-3 May 2022, with a focus on building stronger protection mechanisms for minorities in the region and marking the...

Livestream in all UN official languages: THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 10.00 - 12.00 15.00 - 17.00 FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER 10.00 - 12.00 15.00 - 17.00 Update as of 29 November: Due to a new virus variant, the Federal...

GENEVA (28 December 2018) – UN experts today expressed alarm at Sudan’s escalating violence and reports of protesters killed during recent large-scale demonstrations against rising prices and food and...

KHARTOUM (24 April 2018) – The UN Independent Expert on Sudan expressed concern about reports that the security forces were using violence, intimidation and other forms of abuse to silence women...

Ladies and gentlemen, Today, I conclude my fifth visit as Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan. I would like to thank all of you for attending this press briefing. I would...

GENEVA (19 April 2018) – United Nations human rights experts* have called for Iran to annul the death sentence against an Iranian Kurdish prisoner, Ramin Hossein Panahi, amid serious concerns that he...

GENEVA (10 April 2018) – The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Sudan, Aristide Nononsi, is visiting the country from 14 to 24 April to assess the implementation of...