GENEVA (26 October 2023) – Two United Nations experts* have issued a statement on the challenges faced by persons with disabilities who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or gender-diverse (LGBT)...

GENEVA (26 October 2023) – Nigeria’s ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the Rights of Older persons is another remarkable milestone towards equality...

Colleagues, This is a time to take stock. Of how far we’ve come in terms of human rights. Of the steps we’ve taken, or not. But most importantly, to chart a constructive path forward – with dignity...

GENEVA (24 October 2023) - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday said he was deeply disappointed that a referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

DUSHANBE (19 October 2023) – Despite progress and good initiatives recently adopted by the government of Tajikistan, much more needs to be done to implement and protect the human rights of religious...

NEW YORK (19 October 2023) – Climate change is having a dangerous impact on people with albinism worldwide, contributing to high rates of skin cancer deaths in some regions, a UN expert said. “The...

GENEVA (13 October 2023) – Mauritius’ Supreme Court decision to decriminalise same-sex relations amongst consenting adults is a crucial step forward for equality, a UN human rights expert said today....

MORNING 6 October 2023 Council Hears Presentation of Report of Ad Hoc Committee, Begins General Debate on Racism and Racial Discrimination, and Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group of...

Excellencies, colleagues, friends, Every single one of us should have the opportunity to shape our own future. But for many people of African descent, the right to participate in public affairs...

GENEVA (6 October 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernand de Varennes, will visit Tajikistan from 9 to 20 October 2023. During his visit, the expert will examine legislation...