Eid aladha is the equivalent of christmas for kids. It’s the day when they put on new clothes and get given some money to buy themselves sweets, or save it for a bigger toy they wanted.

1/2 I welcome this decision by UN SG #Guterres which is long overdue. This listing couldn't have come soon enough. www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...

Experta de la #ONU acoge con satisfacción fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de #Colombia que reconoce la explotación sexual comercial, incluida la de niños y niñas, como parte de un sistema más amplio de violencia. www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...

Pleased to be taking part in this important event tomorrow, the 22nd of May 2026 to speak to the issue of women that were sexually exploited during World War II, otherwise known as "Comfort Women". Join us if you can and are interested.

Avortements « sélectifs » : la Haute Cour du Bangladesh juge la divulgation du sexe du fœtus inconstitutionnelle: Au Bangladesh, dans un arrêt rendu le 11 ma...

Letter led by the SR on the human rights while countering terrorism to #Israel, which I joined, concerning the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law, 5786–2025, adopted by the Knesset 30 March 2026 is now public and can be found here: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas... No response was received.

The input/comments I have sent to the draft Recommendations 41 of the CEDAW Committee have now been posted online. You can find them on the committee's page under "UN Entities": www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

I fear all we don’t know. A tragedy. Gaza had a robust public health and health sector, prior, working diligently, despite the severe limitations. So much has been undone. As Israel's genocide devastates Gaza, more babies are being born with severe defects www.newarab.com/features/isr...

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...

#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...

1/3 Saludo esta importante decisión de la CorteSuprema de Justica de #Colombia sobre la #prostitución de adolescentes y niños. Aprecio que la Corte haya leído mi informe sobre la prostitución y la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas, y que lo haya citado en su decisión. ·

1/5 I have published a statement that is almost verbatim based on the letter I have sent Antra Brasil @antrabrasil.bsky.social on Friday the 8th of May 2026, in response to ANTRA's repeated attacks, and acts of defamation and misinformation against me. www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

Israel must immediately release Gaza-bound Flotilla activists, say UN experts www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Excelente noticia de #Espana sobre la prohibicion del sindrome de #alienacionparental! El mandato había expresado en el pasado su preocupacion a Espana por las danos causados por el uso indebido de alegaciones de alienación parental y recomendó su prohibición explicita!

1/3 My letters to the Governments of #Romania and #UK regarding the failure to conduct a prompt, effective, impartial, and victim-centered investigation into the sexual violence experienced by a woman reportedly committed by #AndrewTate is now public. They can be accessed here:

'Professor David Strain, the chair of the BMA’s board of science and the report’s lead author, told The Times that “the baroness [Hilary Cass] has been vindicated in the way she approached the data”.' BMA drops opposition to Cass review into child gender treatment share.google/zSOyGzIDC6jX...

What a cool idea! Keep the pressure! @redactedreadingroom put all 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files bound together in 3,437 volumes of books, on display in a new exhibit in Tribeca. David Garrett, one of the organizers, says the goal is to push for the release of all of the files. #Pinks

1/2 The letter I wrote with two other rapporteurs to #Denmark concerning reports of discrimination rs now public spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas... The response by the Government of Denmark is also public: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

Pleased to share my proposal to Member States on the articles of the on the articles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crimes against Humanity: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

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...

Independent condemn the murder of #Iraqi human rights defender YanarMohamed in March by unknown perpetrators and urge the government to act swiftly to ensure accountability. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

1/2 J’ai adressé une communication, désormais rendue publique, au Gouvernement de la (#RDC) concernant des allégations de violations graves des droits humains à l’encontre de Mme Alliance MUKUNDE, défenseuse des droits humains, en raison de son #orientationsexuelle et de son engagement.

1/2 Pleased to have participated in this important conference on the negative impacts of unilateral coercive measures organized by my colleagues AlenaDouhan and AttiyaWaris in Geneva on the 9-10 April 2026.

“What struck me about Sudan is the sheer level of violence.” Reem Alsalem, United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social the situation in Sudan is a manifestation of the “lawless order that we live in.” Watch here: zeteo.com/p/did-mass-r...

1/2 Letter I wrote on behalf of Dr. Jill Spencer, a senior psychiatrist at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, #Australia: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

1/2 Estoy publicando la carta que enviamos en relación con al menos 80 casos de adopciones internacionales ilegales de menores que habrían sido institucionalizados en el Hogar Temporal “Elisa Martínez” en #Guatemala ....

UN experts analysis of Decree 12 “criminal rules of courts” conclude they alarmingly escalate the systematic dismantling of human rights protections in #Afghanistan & must be rescinded. Analysis & questions in letter to taliban spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

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...

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...

1/2 My letter to the Government of #Australia concerning the systematic technology-facilitated violence reportedly directed at representatives of Collective Shout , following their public advocacy in July 2025 related to video games depicting violence against women and girls, is now public 👇

1/3 Letter I sent with others to #Turkiye concerning the disappearance and death of Ms. Rojin Kabaiş, a 21-year-old university student at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University is now public

#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...

#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...

UN expert welcomes International Olympic Committee policy protecting female categories in sport #ioc www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

1/2 La lettre que nous avons envoyée, concernant les mauvais traitements, y compris les violences sexistes, dont aurait été victime Mme Aurélie Bard lors de sa garde à vue, ainsi que pendant sa détention provisoire en #France et lors de ses transferts judiciaires, a été publiée:

1/3 La lettre que nous avons envoyée, concernant des informations reçues faisant état de graves allégations de violations systématiques des droits humains à l’encontre du peuple autochtone Batwa au #Burundi, est publique. spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

#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...

1/3 My open letter to CEDAW Committee n its concluding observations on the seventh period report of the Kingdom of the hashtag#Netherlands is now public and can be accessed here: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

1/2 I welcome this announcement and thank the IOC for restoring dignity, fairness and safety to its policies regarding the female category - rooted in common sense, facts and science! 👏 www.olympics.com/ioc/news/int...

1/2 Link to the letter we had sent the UN Secretary General with some ideas on the UN Reform (#UN80 ).: ohchr.org/sites/defaul... Though I had issued this open letter with my colleague Attiya Waris more than 6 months ago, I had not drawn attention to it publicly until now.

Fue publicada la carta al Gobierno de #Honduras que trata la detención y el riesgo de deportación de seis ciudadanos de #Nicaragua entre los que se encuentran #mujeres que que han sido objeto de violencia: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

1/2 Letter I joined, led by the SR on Housing concerning the demolition of the Abu Diab family home located in Al-Bustan, in the neighborhood of Silwan, East hashtag#Jerusalem is now public: lnkd.in/e-cxbTtQ We have not received a response to our letter.

#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...

1/2 Letter concerning Ms. Ulviyya Guliyeva’s arrest and detention in #Azerbaijan is now public. spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...

My remarks at side event to #HRC61 convened by the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the criminal attack on the Girls’ school in #Minab. My colleagues the @gkatr.bsky.social and the SRs on the right to education and adequate housing respectively also joined as panlists. www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...