Human Rigths (Page 6)

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

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