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Briefing notes: Gambia
In the run up to the presidential elections of 1 December, we are concerned about the arbitrary detention of journalists and others. We urge the Government to release all those detained for exercise of their rights.
Turkey: Free speech
UN Special Rapporteur David Kaye expresses deep concern at the end of an official visit to Turkey at the Turkish Government's "draconian measures" that limit freedom of expression.
LGBTI discrimination
Vitit Muntarbhorn used his first speech as UN Independent Expert on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to criticize antiquated laws, illiberal interpretations of religion and stereotyping.
'Land theft'
A proposed Israeli law enabling the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land would deal another severe blow to hopes of a lasting peace, a UN expert warns.
Drawing the line
Cartoonists Chappatte, Gado, Hani Abbas and Boligan will be in Geneva on 24 November for a project with UN Human Rights Office to use visual arts to tackle discrimination and promote the rights of minorities.
'No substitute'
Breastfeeding is a core human right which should be respected for the benefit of both mothers and their babies, says a group of UN human rights experts.
"Machismo culture"
Argentina needs to step up the prevention of violence against women amid "significant shortcomings" in its protection systems, UN expert Dubravka Šimonović says at the end of a mission to the country.
Migrants in Australia
“Australia’s human rights record has been blemished by its punitive approach to migrants” – UN Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau.
International Criminal Court
High Commissioner Zeid robustly defends the ICC, urging the international community to “place our collective shoulder behind this institution.” Withdrawal from the Court appears aimed at protecting leaders from prosecution, at the expense of victims.
'Numbing suffering'
Amid reports of “heart-breaking” suffering and violations in Iraq, Zeid calls for immediate action to ensure the rights of Iraqi victims and survivors to justice, truth and reconciliation are met.
Press briefing: Malaysia
Ahead of a major protest rally planned for this weekend, we urge the Government of Malaysia to abide to protect the rights of all Malaysians to gather peacefully and to express their opinions, and to investigate the reports of harassment and intimidation of activists.
Press briefing: Iraq, Syria
The need for justice, truth and reconciliation in Iraq; displacement of Iraqis into Syria; and our call for unimpeded humanitarian aid for civilians, including in Madaya where there are critically ill people.
Climate call
Zeid urges States to be more ambitious in their commitments to tackle climate change, as the Paris Agreement comes into force on 4 November.
Briefing notes: Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia/Yemen
Grave concerns for the safety of tens of thousands of civilians reportedly forcibly relocated by ISIL; All parties in Aleppo causing large number of civilian casualties; We condemn the firing of a ballistic missile into Saudi Arabia by the Houthis and their allies.
Mosul: Civilian plight
ISIL’s depraved, cowardly strategy is to attempt to use the presence of civilians to render certain points, areas or military forces immune from military operations, effectively using tens of thousands of women, men and children as human shields, Zeid warns.
Top text
Translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, already in Guinness World Records as the most translated document, pass 500 with the addition of North Bolivian Quechua to the collection.
LGBTI discrimination
Vitit Muntarbhorn used his first speech as UN Independent Expert on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to criticize antiquated laws, illiberal interpretations of religion and stereotyping.
'No substitute'
Breastfeeding is a core human right which should be respected for the benefit of both mothers and their babies, says a group of UN human rights experts.
"Machismo culture"
Argentina needs to step up the prevention of violence against women amid "significant shortcomings" in its protection systems, UN expert Dubravka Šimonović says at the end of a mission to the country.
Unprecedented move
“Deep concern” at attempts to block the mandate of an Independent Expert designated by the Human Rights Council to tackle violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
'Land theft'
A proposed Israeli law enabling the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land would deal another severe blow to hopes of a lasting peace, a UN expert warns.
"Lockdown" in Myanmar
The Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, has called on the Government of Myanmar to take immediate action to tackle the deteriorating human rights situation in northern Rakhine State.
Turkey: Free speech
UN Special Rapporteur David Kaye expresses deep concern at the end of an official visit to Turkey at the Turkish Government's "draconian measures" that limit freedom of expression.
Migrants in Australia
“Australia’s human rights record has been blemished by its punitive approach to migrants” – UN Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, François Crépeau.
Eritrea and ICC
UN Commission of Inquiry recommends that the situation in Eritrea be referred to the International Criminal Court, reporting numerous human rights violations including enslavement, imprisonment and torture.
HRC UPR 26th session
The 26th session of the Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group will be held in Geneva from 31 October to 11 November.
HRC concludes thirty-third session
The Human Rights Council concluded its thirty-third regular session after adopting 31 texts on a wide range of issues, as well as its report for the session.
Namibia reviewed
Namibia's record on implementing the Convention against Torture was reviewed by UN experts meeting in geneva on 18 and 21 November.
Cabo Verde review
UN experts in Geneva are set to review Cabo Verde's record on upholding the Convention against Torture on 24 and 25 November.
Women's rights
UN experts issue their findings on women's rights in Canada, Burundi, Bhutan, Belarus, Argentina, Switzerland, Honduras, Armenia, Bangladesh, Estonia and Netherlands.
Uruguay review
Uruguay’s record on tackling racial discrimination will face scrutiny by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 24 and 25 November.
Armenia review
UN experts in Geneva are set to review Armenia's record in upholding the Convention against Torture in Geneva on 23 and 24 November.
Turkmenistan review
Turkmenistan's record on upholding the Convention against Torture will be reviewed by UN experts in Geneva on 21 and 22 November.
Sri Lanka review
UN experts in Geneva reviewed Sri Lanka's record on upholding the Convention Against Torture on 15 and 16 November.
Argentina review
Argentina’s record on tackling racial discrimination will be reviewed by UN experts in Geneva on 22 and 23 November.
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