Geneva, November 12, 2026.- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today welcomed the landmark judgment by Trinidad and Tobago’s highest court – the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council – declaring the criminalisation of private, consensual same-sex relations in the country to be unconstitutional. The unanimous decision is a significantContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, November 09, 2026.- UN experts* today expressed grave concern about escalating personal insults, derogatory remarks, threats and intimidating statements directed at Special Procedures mandate holders, including during official proceedings of the United Nations, by some States and other actors. “States have every right to question, challenge or disagree withContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, November 5, 2026.- UN experts* today expressed concern over the arrest, enforced disappearance and detention by Egyptian authorities of six journalists who constitute the entire newsroom of the Matsadaash media platform, signalling yet another setback for civic space that is already shrinking in the country. “We are deeply concernedContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, November 05, 2026.- Australia’s offer of global leadership in its role as UN Climate COP31 Co-President must be reflected in ambitious human rights-based climate action, UN experts* said today. “Global leadership, particularly by an historically high-emitting country, should be backed up by the highest level of ambition, domestically andContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, November 4, 2026.- The independence of data protection authorities and effective access to courts are essential to safeguarding the right to privacy, particularly where powerful technology companies are involved, UN experts* said today. “Privacy rights cannot be protected by laws alone,” the experts said. “People need to know thatContinuar Leyendo
Actualmente el registro reúne a más de 160 instituciones de la sociedad civil que trabajan por los derechos humanos en diversos ámbitos: derechos de las mujeres, de las personas con discapacidad, de personas mayores, memoria, medio ambiente, acceso a salud, educación, entre otros. Santiago, 04 de Noviembre de 2026.- ElContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, Nov 03, 2026.- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Saturday said the death in Houthi custody of Mohammad el Shami, a Yemeni colleague, was utterly devastating. The High Commissioner urged the Houthi de facto authorities to ensure a prompt investigation. Mohammad el Shami, a staff memberContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, 2 November, 2026.- The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Angola, Cabo Verde, the Cook Islands, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Paraguay, the Republic of Moldova, and Togo after reviewing these eight States Parties during its latest session. The findings contain positive aspectsContinuar Leyendo
Ginebra, 29 de Octubre de 2026.- Las personas expertas de la ONU* han pedido hoy que se respeten plenamente los derechos humanos y la independencia judicial en los procedimientos constitucionales relativos a la supuesta contaminación medioambiental y a los graves efectos sobre la salud relacionados con las actividades mineras enContinuar Leyendo
Geneva, October 28, 2026.- Military strikes have compounded domestic repression in Iran, while the Iranian population has been forced to bear the brunt of both, a UN expert said today. “Safety from external attack and protection from human rights violations at home are not alternatives,” said Mai Sato, Special RapporteurContinuar Leyendo
