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Geneva, 24 June, 2022.- Media freedom and safety of journalists have declined dangerously around the world with grave negative impacts on human rights, democracy and development globally, a UN expert warned today. “In a climate of surging authoritarianism and backsliding of democracies, populist leaders have actively sought to demonise andContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 24 June, 2022.- Human rights experts from the three UN anti-torture mechanisms* have urged States members to provide the necessary material and legal conditions to enable health personnel to assess, report and document torture, cruel or inhumane treatment. On the occasion of the International Day in Support of VictimsContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 23 June, 2022.- The dramatic real-life effects of Internet shutdowns on people’s lives and human rights have been vastly underestimated, the UN Human Rights Office warns in a new report issued today. The report urges States not to impose Internet shutdowns. “Too often, major communication channels or entire communicationContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 23 June, 2022.- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday urged Ethiopian authorities to hold prompt, impartial and thorough investigations into attacks that led to the killing of hundreds of people in the West Wollega zone, western Ethiopia, last weekend. The UN Human Rights Office hasContinuar Leyendo