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26 September 2023

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Ukraine: civilian casualty update 24 September 2023

Brazilian Xokleng Indigenous people celebrate after a majority on Brazil's Supreme Court voted against the so-called legal thesis of 'Marco Temporal' (Temporal Milestone), in Brasilia, Brazil September 21, 2023. © REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

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26 September 2023

Brazil

Brazil: Supreme court ruling in favour of ancestral land rights

Iran : Women wait to cross the Enghelab (Revolution) avenue in downtown Tehran as a member of the Iranian Special Police Force monitors the area, September 12, 2023. © Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

Press briefing notes

22 September 2023

Iran

Iran – Concerns over Chastity and Hijab Bill

India: New Delhi, Sept 21 (ANI): Women visitors pose for a group photo at Parliament during the Special Session, in New Delhi on Thursday. © ANI Photo/Shrikant Singh

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22 September 2023

India

India – Passing of Women’s Reservation Bill

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21 September 2023

Joint press release: Progress on peace, justice and inclusion dangerously off track – a new UN report calls for urgent action to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 16

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20 September 2023

End overreliance on punitive measures to address drugs problem – UN report

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19 September 2023

People of African descent

Strong leadership and political will crucial to ensure reparatory justice for people of African descent – UN report

SYRIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Fighting in the rural area of Manbij, Syria, on September 06, 2023. Credit Bekir Kasim / Anadolu Agency

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14 September 2023

Syrian Arab Republic

Türk warns civilians will again pay price as Syrian conflict fragments

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11 September 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine: civilian casualty update 11 September 2023

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07 September 2023

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UN Human Rights Chief welcomes Mexico ruling decriminalizing abortion

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06 September 2023

Accountability central to Sri Lanka’s future - UN Human Rights report

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05 September 2023

Bangladesh

Bangladesh legal harassment of HRDs and civil society leaders

Migrants arriving by boat through the Darien Gap, Panama 09 May 2023 - OHCHR

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05 September 2023

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01 September 2023

Democratic Republic of the Congo

DRC: killings in a demonstration in Goma

LIBREVILLE, GABON - AUGUST 30: Supporters of the military administration gather on a street after Gabonese army officers enter the national television building following the announcement of the presidential election results and announce that they take over, in Libreville, Gabon on August 30, 2023. Credit: Stringer / Anadolu Agency

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31 August 2023

Gabon

Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani following coup in Gabon

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Ukraine: civilian casualty update 24 September 2023

Brazil: Supreme court ruling in favour of ancestral land rights

Iran – Concerns over Chastity and Hijab Bill

India – Passing of Women’s Reservation Bill

Joint press release: Progress on peace, justice and inclusion dangerously off track – a new UN report calls for urgent action to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 16

End overreliance on punitive measures to address drugs problem – UN report

Strong leadership and political will crucial to ensure reparatory justice for people of African descent – UN report

Türk warns civilians will again pay price as Syrian conflict fragments

Ukraine: civilian casualty update 11 September 2023

UN Human Rights Chief welcomes Mexico ruling decriminalizing abortion

Accountability central to Sri Lanka’s future - UN Human Rights report

Bangladesh legal harassment of HRDs and civil society leaders

Darien Gap migrants

DRC: killings in a demonstration in Goma

Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani following coup in Gabon