Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
On 27 September 2019, the United Nations Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela through resolution 42/25 for a period of one year, to assess alleged human rights violations committed since 2014.
The mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission was extended by the Council on 6 October 2020 for an additional two years, until September 2022, through its resolution 45/20
Latest news
Fact-Finding Mission experts conclude ten-day mission to the United States of America, 9 March 2022 English | Español
Death in Custody of General Baduel – Statement of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
14 October 2021 English - Español
16 September 2021 - Report of the independent international fact-finding mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela – Advanced Unedited Version English | Español
Second report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela – Facts and Figures
16 September 2021 English
Venezuela: UN report urges accountability for crimes against humanity
16 September 2020 English | Español
Taking Venezuela’s Human-Rights Crisis Seriously” (Opinion Editorial by FFM)
October 2020 English | Español
Mandate
Investigate gross violations of human rights, including extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence, committed since 2014;
Help to combat impunity and ensure full accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims;
Present oral updates on its work during an interactive dialogues at the 46th and 49th sessions of the Council
Prepare written reports on its findings to be presented to the Council during interactive dialogues at its 48th and 51st sessions.
In particular, the Fact-Finding Mission is interested in receiving information related to alleged cases of extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including sexual or gender-based violence, perpetrated since 2014 in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as per Human Rights Council resolution 42/25.
Detailed findings of the independent international fact-finding mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela – Advanced Unedited Version English | Español
16 September 2021
Human Rights Council resolution 45/20 on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (mandate extension)
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela - A/HRC/45/33 English | Español
16 September 2020
Detailed findings of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela - A/HRC/45/CRP.11 English | Español
16 September 2020
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/42/25 on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Press Releases
Venezuelan justice system plays a significant role in the State’s repression of government opponents
16 Septiembre 2021 English | Spanish
Human Rights Council President appoints Patricia TAPPATÁ VALDEZ of Argentina as new member of the Venezuela fact-finding mission
1 September 2021 English
Council extends mandate of the Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission for two years, until September 2022
6 october 2020 English | Français
Venezuela: UN report urges accountability for crimes against humanity
16 September 2020 English | Español
Council closes forty-second regular session, establishes a fact-finding mission on Venezuela
27 September 2019 English | Français Webcast (video)
President of Human Rights Council appoints Members of Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
2 December 2019 English | Español
Statements
Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council English | Español
18 March 2022
Death in Custody of General Baduel – Statement of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela English - Español
14 October 2021
Remarks by members of the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela at a press conference to launch its second report English
16 September 2021
Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chairperson of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council English | Español
10 March 2021
Statement of Ms Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 45th Human Rights Council session Spanish
23 September 2020
Press conferenceopening remarks by the members of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela English
16 September 2020
Venezuela fact-finding mission reports to the Human Rights Council's 49th session
Justice system in Venzuela
Venezuela: UN report urges accountability for
crimes against humanity
Contact
Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Email: ffmvenezuela@ohchr.org
