We deeply regret the Iranian parliament’s passing of the new Chastity and Hijab Bill which vastly increases jail terms and provides for crushing fines on women and girls who do not obey the compulsory...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomes the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in India, which will reserve one third of seats in national and state parliaments for women. This...

A new, first-of-its-kind UN report demonstrates that progress towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 is worryingly slow, with limited information availability to drive evidence...

I am pleased to join you and so many inspiring voices to mark International Day of Peace. We are at a critical moment, for the health of people and of our planet. As we strive for a more peaceful and...

GENEVA (20 September 2023) – A UN human rights report today calls for a shift from punitive measures to address the global drugs problem to the use of policies grounded in human rights and public...

Prepared pursuant to A/HRC/RES/50/3, this report identifies trends and patterns of human rights violations that occurred in Myanmar between 1 April 2022 and 31 July 2023. This report documents incidents affecting the civilian population with particular focus on military airstrikes, ground operations, and arson, and also covers acts of violence by anti-military armed groups. It further addresses human rights concerns of the Rohingya community. Recommendations are made to the military, the National Unity Government, and the international community.

GENEVA/NEW YORK (19 September 2023) – An in-depth UN report focused on reparatory justice for people of African descent, published today, urges States to show strong leadership and political will in...

Introduction In an era where digital technologies are increasingly integrated into migration processes, these technologies are reshaping border governance in a manner that impacts the human rights of...

In a rapidly changing world, technologies are transforming migration and border governance. Drones and surveillance technology, automated visa assessments, biometric data collection and storage and...