Mr. President, Excellencies, Colleagues, I am pleased to present the second High Commissioner’s report pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 47/21. Once again, the report highlights the ongoing...

Mr. Vice-President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, As this Council knows, dialogue is key to mutual understanding. It fosters tolerance. It nurtures trust and respect for our fellow human...

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the initial report of Qatar. Committee Experts welcomed Qatar’s high ranking in Transparency International’s...

World Contraception Day, 26 September 2023 International Safe Abortion Day, 28 September 2023 GENEVA (25 September 2023) – States must ensure the right to sexual and reproductive health, without...

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...

Excellencies, Colleagues, Friends, For me, this is a very personal topic. I grew up 20 years after World War II, shocked by the abominable crimes that were committed also in my own country, Austria...

GENEVA (11 September 2023) – UN experts today called on the Irish Government to take urgent steps to ensure access to housing and assistance for victims of trafficking, recognising the trauma endured...

GENEVA (7 September 2023) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed Wednesday’s judgement by Mexico’s top court that declared criminal penalties for abortion unconstitutional...

The guidance note on ‘ How to effectively implement the right to participate in public affairs: A spotlight on people of African descent’ brings visibility to the specific challenges faced by people...