NEW YORK (27 October 2023) – All parties to the conflict in Israel and Gaza have shown reckless disregard for civilian life and must comply with international law to prevent atrocities from continuing...

NEW YORK (26 October 2023) – The international community must ensure ongoing scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia and increase support for survivors of the conflict, the International...

The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of the Republic of Korea on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and...

Русский Українска (PDF) NEW YORK/VIENNA (20 October 2023 ) – The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine documented further evidence that Russian authorities have committed...

The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its fifty-fourth session. In general comments and in general concluding remarks, the Council heard from a number of delegations that spoke on national...

ROUND UP 13 October 2023 Council Establishes Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan and Working Group on Rights of Peasants, Extends 14 Thematic and Country Mandates, Submits Draft Covenant on the Right to...

MORNING 13 October 2023 Council Elects Seven Members of the Advisory Committee and Appoints 12 Mandate Holders The Human Rights Council this morning adopted two resolutions, extending the mandate of...

Human Rights Council Adopts 14 Resolutions, Extends Mandates on Russian Federation, Central African Republic, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and of the Working Group of Experts on People...

MORNING 12 October 2023 The Human Rights Council this morning adopted five resolutions, including one in which it decided to submit to the General Assembly the draft international covenant on the...

Council Extends Mandates on Afghanistan, an Equitable International Order, the Promotion of Truth and Justice, the Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Private Military and Security Companies, Enforced and...