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Torn apart
The plight and pain of families separated on the Korean peninsula, some for more than 60 years, should be addressed urgently, especially given the advanced age of many of the victims, Zeid urges.
Colombia peace
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein welcomes the ratification by the Colombian Congress of a revised peace agreement with the Farc rebel group that aims to end more than five decades of conflict.
Rape in South Sudan
Sexual violence has reached epic proportions and requires the urgent attention of the world, said the UN independent Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan after a visit during which they met women survivors.
Non-refoulement
« La France doit abstenir d’extrader un individu vers un pays où il y a des motifs sérieux de croire qu’il risque d’être soumis à la torture », dit le Rapporteur spécial Nils Melzer.
Racism in Australia
“All Australians have a role to play in ending racism and ensuring multiculturalism,” says UN expert on racism and xenophobia, Mutuma Ruteere.
Tackling torture
UN Committee against Torture issues its findings on Ecuador, Finland, Monaco, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Turkmenistan, Armenia, and Cabo Verde.
China / Urgent appeal
UN experts urge China to investigate the whereabouts and fate of human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong, who has disappeared since 21 November.
'No sliding back'
“Croatia must avoid a selective approach that discriminate against certain groups while favouring others” – UN expert on the right to health Dainius Pūras.
Torn apart
The plight and pain of families separated on the Korean peninsula, some for more than 60 years, should be addressed urgently, especially given the advanced age of many of the victims, Zeid urges.
Colombia peace
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein welcomes the ratification by the Colombian Congress of a revised peace agreement with the Farc rebel group that aims to end more than five decades of conflict.
Press briefing
We condemn reports of violence by armed individuals in Myanmar. Continuing reports of serious breaches of international humanitarian and human rights law by ISIL in and around Mosul. Concern over plight of civilians in Aleppo.
International Criminal Court
High Commissioner Zeid robustly defends the ICC, urging the international community to “place our collective shoulder behind this institution.” Withdrawal from the Court appears aimed at protecting leaders from prosecution, at the expense of victims.
'Numbing suffering'
Amid reports of “heart-breaking” suffering and violations in Iraq, Zeid calls for immediate action to ensure the rights of Iraqi victims and survivors to justice, truth and reconciliation are met.
Press briefing: Malaysia
Ahead of a major protest rally planned for this weekend, we urge the Government of Malaysia to abide to protect the rights of all Malaysians to gather peacefully and to express their opinions, and to investigate the reports of harassment and intimidation of activists.
Press briefing: Iraq, Syria
The need for justice, truth and reconciliation in Iraq; displacement of Iraqis into Syria; and our call for unimpeded humanitarian aid for civilians, including in Madaya where there are critically ill people.
Climate call
Zeid urges States to be more ambitious in their commitments to tackle climate change, as the Paris Agreement comes into force on 4 November.
Non-refoulement
« La France doit abstenir d’extrader un individu vers un pays où il y a des motifs sérieux de croire qu’il risque d’être soumis à la torture », dit le Rapporteur spécial Nils Melzer.
Racism in Australia
“All Australians have a role to play in ending racism and ensuring multiculturalism,” says UN expert on racism and xenophobia, Mutuma Ruteere.
Defenders in Kazakhstan
UN experts call for the immediate release rights defenders Max Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, who were jailed for organizing peaceful demonstrations.
'No sliding back'
“Croatia must avoid a selective approach that discriminate against certain groups while favouring others” – UN expert on the right to health Dainius Pūras.
China / Urgent appeal
UN experts urge China to investigate the whereabouts and fate of human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong, who has disappeared since 21 November.
Mission to Fiji
UN expert on racism Mutuma Ruteere will assess the situation of migrants and other vulnerable groups in Fiji (7 to 12 December).
Bloody reality in Europe
The recent executions carried out by Belarus show once again the persistent disregard for human rights in the country, says UN expert Miklós Haraszti.
Lethal relocation
UN human rights experts urge the South African authorities to avoid further deaths in flawed plans to relocate patients from psychiatric hospitals.
Rape in South Sudan
Sexual violence has reached epic proportions and requires the urgent attention of the world, said the UN independent Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan after a visit during which they met women survivors.
South Sudan
The world’s youngest country, South Sudan, is on the brink of catastrophe, said the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan at the end of a ten-day visit, urging the international community to prevent ethnic cleansing.
Eritrea and ICC
UN Commission of Inquiry recommends that the situation in Eritrea be referred to the International Criminal Court, reporting numerous human rights violations including enslavement, imprisonment and torture.
Tackling torture
UN Committee against Torture issues its findings on Ecuador, Finland, Monaco, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Turkmenistan, Armenia, and Cabo Verde.
Belarus executions
The UN Human Rights Committee voices outrage after Belarus executes two men, despite a specific request from the Committee not to carry out the planned executions.
Le rapport de l'Italie
Le Comité pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale a examiné le rapport présenté par l’Italie sur les mesures prises par ce pays pour donner effet aux dispositions de la Convention internationale sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale.
Le rapport du Turkménistan
Le Comité pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale a examiné le rapport présenté par le Turkménistan sur les mesures prises par ce pays pour donner effet aux dispositions de la Convention internationale sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale.
Rapport du Portugal
Le Comité pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale a examiné le rapport présenté par le Portugal sur les mesures prises par ce pays pour donner effet aux dispositions de la Convention internationale sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale.
Le rapport du Togo
Le Comité pour l'élimination de la discrimination raciale a examiné le rapport présenté par le Togo sur les mesures prises par ce pays pour donner effet aux dispositions de la Convention internationale sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale.
Burundi civilians
UN experts urge Burundi to take prompt action to protect civilians amid intimidation by armed militias, and call for a UN police contingent to be allowed in to monitor the security and human rights situation.
Torture prevention visits
Panama, Mongolia and Spain are among the countries that the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) plans to visit in 2017 to assess the treatment of people deprived of their liberty.
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Child victims of slavery
Every day children are forced into situations where they are mercilessly exploited. Far too many of them go unidentified – and thus never receive help.
Promoting universal ratification of CRPD
Statement by Mr. Andrew Gilmour,
Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, at the High-level Panel Meeting to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, New York, 2 December 2016
Informal brief to Human Rights Council
Highlighting current crises, Zeid emphasised that in a chaotic world, international laws and bodies maintain social cohesion within States, and peace between them.
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