Rights expert concerned about erosion of democracy in Brazil
Decrying the erosion of democracy in Brazil, a UN expert has called for authorities to create and maintain a safe environment conducive to the exercise […]
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Protection of older persons’ rights needed now ‘more than ever’: Bachelet
The basic rights of older persons need to be protected today, more than ever before, said the UN human rights chief on Monday, but existing […]
Respect and protect basic human rights in Sri Lanka, UN experts urge
Following this week’s crackdown on non-violent demonstrations in Sri Lanka, independent UN human rights experts urged the government on Friday to “ensure that all human […]
Rights chief highlights urgent need for action over thousands missing in Syria
Twelve years into the war in Syria, thousands of families “remain in the dark” when it comes to the fates of their missing relatives, UN […]
28 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, ‘stain of shame endures’
The UN paid tribute on Thursday to the one million people who were murdered in 100 days during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in […]
Roma rights advocates warn of rising hate speech: Many ‘don’t even know’ they’re being racist
International Roma Day on 8 April is a key date to mark Romani culture, made more significant in Romania since the passing of last year’s […]
UN chief welcomes new Somali mission, lauds work of African Union
The UN chief issued a statement on Wednesday welcoming the transition to a new African Union (AU) mission in Somalia, pledging the Organization’s “unwavering commitment” […]
Mali: UN expert calls for independent probe into Moura massacre
A UN human rights expert on Wednesday called for a full and independent investigation into alleged mass crimes committed in central Mali’s Mopti region late […]
El Salvador: Response to the rise in gang killings ‘cruel and inhuman’
The introduction of a series of measures in El Salvador in response to a rise in gang killings, has prompted the grave concern of the […]
Sri Lanka: Mishandling of economic crisis triggers alarm over rights violations
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday urged authorities in Sri Lanka to defuse tensions peacefully, after a state of emergency was declared in […]