Human Rigths (Page 2)

Islamabad, 12 June, 2026.- The UN Independent Expert on the human rights of persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, today expressed concern that persons with albinism remain largely overlooked in Pakistan’s efforts to deliver on its human rights and development commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals. “Despite being highly visible becauseContinuar Leyendo

Bogotá, 10 June, 2026.- Colombia must urgently address the discrimination, exclusion and invisibility faced by persons affected by leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, and their families, a UN expert said in a statement at the end of her visit to the country (2 to 10 June). “Leprosy is notContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 8 June, 2026.- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that the expansion of sanctions imposed by the U.S. against Cuba is causing widespread harm to the population and endangering lives. He urged that these sanctions be halted. “The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026Continuar Leyendo

Geneva, 04 June 2026.- UN human rights experts* today expressed deep concern over the resurgence of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, warning that the deadly virus predominantly impacts Indigenous Peoples. “Declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World HealthContinuar Leyendo

Ginebra, 03 de Junio de 2026.- Los y las expertas de la ONU* expresaron hoy su consternación por la muerte bajo custodia del líder indígena miskitu y diputado Brooklyn Rivera, así como por las denuncias de desaparición forzada de siete integrantes de su familia que habían acudido a reclamar susContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 2 June, 2026.- UN human rights experts* today expressed grave concern over the continued detention, alleged ill-treatment and denial of adequate medical care to several individuals imprisoned in Belarus on politically motivated charges, including charges related to “terrorism” and “extremism”. “We are deeply alarmed by persistent reports of prolongedContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 2 June, 2026.- UN experts* today expressed profound concern regarding the escalating threats, coercive measures and judicial weaponisation deployed by the United States of America against Cuba. “Efforts to change the constitutional order of a sovereign State through threats and coercion echo colonial-era practices,” the experts said. Following theContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 01 June, 2026.- UN experts* today hailed the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution welcoming the unanimous Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States’ obligations on climate change. “The General Assembly resolution regarding the Court’s Opinion is vital to ensuring justice and the ruleContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 01 June, 2026.- Twenty years after the “Crimes of May”, UN experts* said today that justice and effective remedy remain crucial for victims of pervasive, systemic racism, structural discrimination and violence within Brazilian law enforcement. The “Crimes of May” occurred in the State of São Paulo between 12 andContinuar Leyendo