3 March 2021 Distinguished delegates, It is my pleasure to have this opportunity to dialogue with the Human Rights Council. I will first present the report on my mission to Tuvalu, followed by my...

GENEVA (11 March 2020) - The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has suspended its visit to Argentina in view of the current situation caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19), and...

GENEVA (6 March 2020) — The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has announced the visits it plans to undertake in the first half of 2020, including Argentina (9 to 20 March), Bulgaria (22...

Japanese version (word format) TOKYO (19 February 2020) – Japan has achieved remarkable progress in protecting the rights of persons affected by leprosy and these efforts must continue, said Alice...

(Japanese version below) GENEVA (10 February 2020) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, will...

Summary The Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, conducted a visit to Canada from 2 to 12 April 2019. In her report on the visit, the Special...

Portuguese version 13 December 2019 Introduction Brazil is a beautiful country, full of natural wonders. From its tropical forests, to its oceans, and savannahs, Brazil is home to arguably the largest...

UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Mr. Dainius Pūras, Suva, 5 December 2019 Members of the press, Ladies...

Country visit to Fiji, 28 November to 5 December 2019 Preliminary observations Suva, 5 December 2019 Members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Bula Vinaka, I would like to begin by sincerely...

GENEVA (25 November 2019) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will visit the Republic of...