#ElSalvador: UN experts alarmed by year-long detention of lawyer & woman human rights defender Ruth López, warning that unreasonable & disproportionate measures reinforce patterns of social control to silence & delegitimise women leaders in public sphere. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts alarmed by complicity of online pornographic platforms and other intermediaries in large-scale sexual exploitation of women and girls. “This creates a system in which victims are constantly retraumatised and forced to chase their own abuse.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Kazakhstan: UN expert on development Surya Deva commends economic development and digitalisation, calls on the gov't to accelerate a just transition to a green economy & ensure the participation of people in all development-related decision making. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

The UN expert on independence of judges and lawyers @unsr-judges.bsky.social will visit Poland from 18 to 29 May 2026. www.ohchr.org/en/media-adv...

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Graeme Reid will visit Mongolia from 18 to 29 May 2026. www.ohchr.org/en/media-adv...

#Algeria: UN experts alarmed by crackdown on families of disappeared persons & civil society. Call for due process and end to restrictions & reprisals targeting members of Collectif des familles de disparu·e·s en Algérie and SOS Disparus. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#EquatorialGuinea: At least 9 individuals currently detained are at imminent risk of refoulement following deportation from the #US under a bilateral agreement. Experts urge Equatorial Guinea to uphold int'l obligations & halt returns of those at risk. www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...

#Nepal: UN experts gravely concerned about forced eviction & displacement of residents from informal settlements along Bagmuti river. “Respect for human dignity, rule of law & social justice must be upheld – no one should be left homeless by State action.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Qatar: UN experts alarmed by potential erasure of Baha’i religious community amid reports of an increase in sudden administrative deportations & blacklisting, raising questions about 🇶🇦's commitment to tolerance, peaceful coexistence & cultural diversity. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#UnitedStates’ “energy starvation” of #Cuba has severe human rights impacts & must end: UN experts. "Blockade cripples functioning of essential services required for dignified life, undermining the right to food, education, health and water & sanitation.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Guinea: Government silence fuels fears for forcibly disappeared family members, apparently in reprisal against activist Elie Kamano – @wgeid.bsky.social experts. “Subjecting families to anguish and uncertainty, particularly when children are involved, is inhumane.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Have your say! The Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights Ben Saul wants your input for his report on counter-terrorism law, organised crime and human rights. Spanish and French versions available. ❗️Deadline: 15 June 2026 www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

#Peru: UN experts condemn reprisals against Judge Ordóñez, warn judges must not face prosecution or sanctions for actions consistent with professional standards & ethics. “This case raises serious concerns of reprisals for upholding judicial independence.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Nicaragua: UN experts appalled by allegations of death in custody of forcibly disappeared persons - urgently call for immediate clarification of fate & whereabouts of more than 112 victims, whose cases have been communicated to the Government. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances will examine 624 cases from 44 countries at its 139th session held from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. www.ohchr.org/en/media-adv...

How do armed conflicts affect us? What is the #CostOfConflicts? UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development Surya Deva calls on States to invest in human rights based sustainable approaches to peace. #Right2Development #Unite4Peace

UN experts call on #Israel to immediately end all practices of sexual & gender-based violence against #Palestinians and hold perpetrators accountable - dismayed at the inaction of the international community that permits total impunity. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Gaza damage assessment shockingly silent on most obvious conditions for reconstruction in #Gaza to commence or succeed - UN experts. “Occupation must end and dispossession and discrimination against Palestinians must stop if rebuilding is to be a success.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts urge Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 to end Kafala system amidst #WorldCup preparations. While many migrant workers are the driving force of the Saudi economy, many are left without a voice and often trapped in cycles of exploitation. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Belarus: UN experts warn of torture, suicide attempts, deaths & reprisals at Navapolatsk Correctional Colony – urge authorities to ensure humane conditions, guarantee access to independent care and conduct investigations into reported deaths & injuries. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Tanzania 🇹🇿: UN experts urge transparency and respect for Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Ngorongoro. "Decisions affecting tens of thousands of Indigenous Peoples cannot be taken behind closed doors." www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

‘Epstein files’: UN experts concerned by the credible allegations of systemic trafficking of young women & girls for sexual exploitation; call for a full & transparent investigation. "States bear the obligation to act, and that obligation is long overdue.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts demand cessation of all military operations in #Lebanon, suspension of arms transfers to #Israel & support for humanitarian response. “We are witnessing utmost contempt for international law, the legal order, diplomacy & the lives of civilians.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#SouthAfrica: UN experts condemn murder of human rights defender Zweli ‘’Khabazela’’ Mkhize’s and demand accountability. “Such heinous acts of violence constitute a direct assault on fundamental freedoms” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Belarus: UN experts alarmed by law targeting LGBT, women’s rights advocates & independent voices, warning it will institutionalise discrimination & heighten risks of repression. “The authorities are fuelling prejudice & legitimising discrimination.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts call for end to attacks on Gaza shelters – cycle of displacement & terror makes life unbearable for Palestinians & permanently forces them from their land. “Targeting areas known to shelter displaced civilians is grave breach of intl. law” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Spain: UN experts welcome long awaited & historical Truth Commission on violations committed during Civil War & Franco dictatorship – will help provide redress & healing. Commend Spain for initiating processes to reveal truth & recognise status of victims www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#SouthSudan: UN experts urge immediate protection of civilians amid escalating crisis, call for an end to deadly cycle of violence, stressing the need for unhindered access to live-saving aid, accountability for past violations & justice for victims. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Israel: Death penalty law constitutes discriminatory regime of capital punishment – UN experts call for repeal, urge Supreme Court to invalidate the legislation before it further entrenches cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment against Palestinians.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Pakistan: UN experts gravely concerned about the life-threatening health risks of Pakistani activist and human rights defender, Idris Khattak, call for his immediate release from unjust detention. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN expert @unsrvaw.bsky.social welcomes International Olympic Committee policy protecting female categories in sport. “The policy restores dignity, fairness and safety for women and girls in Olympic sport.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Israel: Targeted killing of 3 #Lebanese journalists an egregious attack on press freedom & must be independently investigated by an int'l body – UN experts. "This is an abominable push by Israel to silence reporting on its military action in #Lebanon". www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts urge Member States committed to prioritising human rights defenders & civil society space to stand in upcoming elections for Committee of NGOs – concerned by attempts of some States to shut civil society out by delaying & blocking accreditation. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Brazil: UN expert welcomes strong migration legal framework, calls for sustainable, rights-based implementation. Transition towards stable model of assistance & rights protection embedded in long term national policies is needed to ensure sustainability. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

URGENT: UN experts Francesca Albanese and Ben Saul deplore #Israel’s adoption of the death penalty law which violates international law and risks discriminatory application against #Palestinians and call for its immediate repeal.

US-Israeli military strikes violate the UN Charter, have dramatically worsened the human rights situation in #Iran & intensified internal repression, warn UN experts. Call for consultations with full spectrum of Iranian society on any peace deal to end war www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Colombia: UN experts hail anti-mercenary law, warn of rising recruitment of Colombians abroad to armed conflict and private security roles. Experts call for robust regional & global cooperation to effectively tackle mercenary recruitment. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Ecuador: UN experts raise alarm over targeting of #Indigenous leaders and activists; urge authorities to ensure accountability for any excessive use of force & persecution, and create conditions for inclusive dialogue. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#USA: UN experts welcome Minnesota truth-seeking entity probing the serious human rights violation allegedly committed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement #ICE and Customs and Border Protection #CBP agents, urge nation-wide investigations. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Have your say! The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education @unsr-education.bsky.social wants your input for her report on intl. financial architecture, debt & the right to education. Make sure to see our survey for children & youth! ❗️ Deadline: 30 April 2026 www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

#Venezuela must appoint individuals of proven merit to rebuild trust and establish independent justice system – UN experts. “Civil society & human rights defenders must play integral part in appointments, and their inputs must be considered.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Have your say! The Working group on People of African Descent wants your input for its visit to #Mexico on 11 – 20 May 2026. ❗️Deadline: 22 April 2026 www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

Coordination Committee of @un-spexperts.bsky.social warns of rising civilian harm in the Gulf & beyond amid recent attacks. All parties must respect international law & ensure accountability. Immediate cessation of hostilities is essential. www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

#Armenia should build on legislative reforms to achieve gender equality: UN experts say essential to address patriarchal stereotypes & ensure all women & girls can enjoy their rights. “Policies must reflect lived realities of all women & girls.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Israel: UN experts demand release of Dr Abu Safiya after reports of severe torture – must ensure access to medical examination and treatment. Violence against healthcare workers and destruction of health facilities must end. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

"A laboratory of calculated cruelty" - UN expert @franceskalbs.bsky.social warns torture of Palestinians is state doctrine in #Israel. Regime of humiliation, pain & degradation has degenerated Israeli prisons into instruments of genocide & torture. #HRC61 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Palestine: “Illegal settlers doing the ‘ground-work’ of ethnic cleansing” - UN experts condemn Israel’s escalating campaign of annexation and displacement of Palestinians in the occupied #WestBank, including #EastJerusalem. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

The official visit to Morocco of Alice Jill Edwards, the Special Rapporteur on torture, due to take place from 23 March to 2 April 2026, has been postponed to a later date at the request of the Government. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Argentina: Alarming setbacks in transitional justice on 50th anniversary of coup d'état, warn UN experts. “Regressive measures risk undermining four decades of exemplary progress in memorialisation, truth, and justice”. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts warn women & girls paying heavier price as #Israel restricts humanitarian operations in #Gaza & #WestBank. “By obstructing access to aid, Israel denies women & girls protection they are entitled to under international law.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...