Human Rigths

Geneva, 30 June, 2026.- UN experts* today expressed grave concern over reports that Australian engineer Robert Pether, who has already spent years arbitrarily detained in Iraq, is now facing a potentially life-threatening medical situation while still unable to leave the country. Pether travelled to Baghdad in April 2021 to assistContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 30 June, 2026.- The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Nils Muižnieks, today warned that despite the release of several hundred political prisoners over the past year, there has been no overall improvement in the human rights situation in the country. “While the release ofContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 29 June, 2026.- Sri Lanka must strengthen its National Preventive Mechanism and take concrete action to address persistent risks faced by people deprived of liberty, the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) said after its second visit to the country, citing concerns over prolonged pre-trial detention, overcrowding andContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, June 24, 2026.- States must urgently defossilise and detoxify food systems, to address climate change and protect human health, particularly of children, a UN expert has told the Human Rights Council. “In the current geopolitical context, food systems are facing extreme instability due to worsening climate change and armedContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 24 June, 2026.- The Working Group on discrimination against women and girls today warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and related digital technologies absent meaningful regulation may deepen existing gender inequalities and create new risks for the human rights of women and girls worldwide. “AI andContinuar Leyendo

Geneva,  June 24, 2026.-  States, businesses, investors and other stakeholders in the food and agribusiness sector must design and implement sustainable and rights-based food security programmes that address food fraud and advance food justice, the Working Group on business and human rights said today. “The economically motivated adulteration of food,Continuar Leyendo

Geneva, 22 June, 2026.- Mothers around the world face widespread and systemic violence because of their status as mothers, including economic exploitation, reproductive abuse, physical harm and psychological trauma, a UN expert said today, calling for comprehensive legal protections and dedicated policies to address this largely invisible phenomenon. “Motherhood remainsContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 20 June, 2026.- There are no signs of meaningful improvement in Eritrea’s human rights situation as systematic and widespread violations continue with impunity, a UN expert said. “There remain reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity continue in Eritrea,” said Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, Special Rapporteur on the situationContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 17 June, 2026.- A UN Human Rights report published Tuesday warns about the persistent use of anti-personnel land mines and their dire impacts on civilians, urging States to uphold international law limiting their use and to protect the rights of survivors and communities through sustained support. At least 58Continuar Leyendo

Geneva, 15 June, 2026.- A UN expert today acknowledged the outcome of the New York State legislative process on the proposed New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act which took place last week, noting that although the bill was not adopted, the debate represents meaningful progress. “The discussionsContinuar Leyendo