UN experts concerned Council of Europe’s Chișinău Declaration narrows scope and application of European Convention on Human Rights. “Border management cannot come at the expense of the prohibition of torture, effective remedies and non-discrimination.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Belarus: UN experts raise alarm over treatment of political prisoners, urge medical intervention. "The situation may amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and in some cases could constitute torture". www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#CentralAfricanRepublic: UN expert Aristide Nononsi concerned by persistent violence, insecurity & rights violations. “I urge authorities & intl. partners to continue efforts protecting civilians, strengthening the rule of law, justice & reconciliation.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Beatriz Miranda Galarza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, will conduct an official visit to #Colombia from 2 to 10 June. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#Palestine: UN experts warn about escalating #Israeli settler terror and existential risk posed to Palestinian communities. “Attacks serve as instrument of coercion in the hands of the occupying power, facilitating ethnic cleansing.” www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN expert @unsrvaw.bsky.social welcomes Colombian Supreme Court ruling recognising commercial sexual exploitation as part of system of violence: "Those who create demand are not passive participants in an illicit market, but direct exploiters". www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#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...