HR75 Spotlight: Social protection, right to development and SDGs The rights to social security and development are cornerstones of sustainable development. Read the story Statements 11 September 2023 Human Rights Council Türk: Human rights are antidote to prevailing politics of distraction, deception, indifference and repression Stories Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 30 August 2023 Enforced and involuntary disappearances “Where’s my stolen grandchild?” Argentina seeks truth, justice Stories Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 05 September 2023 Migrants Darien Gap: a risky path in search of a safer life Statements and speeches 14 September 2023 High Commissioner for Human Rights Impact of sanctions Statements and speeches 15 September 2023 Türk launches ‘blueprint for action’ on economic, social and cultural rights Updates 02 August 2023 Human Rights 75 Human Rights 75: Activity updates from the ground View more from the Latest Promoting and protecting human rights for all The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 What are human rights? Advancing human rights Topics Instruments and mechanisms Publications News UN Human Rights Office Press releases 14 September 2023 Syrian Arab Republic Türk warns civilians will again pay price as Syrian conflict fragments Statements and speeches 13 September 2023 Libya Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on floods in Libya Press briefing notes 05 September 2023 Migrants Darien Gap migrants View more news View speeches and statements Independent Experts and Committees Special Procedures Statements 15 September 2023 Freedom of association and assembly States must guarantee fundamental freedoms online and during use of digital technologies: UN and regional experts Press releases 15 September 2023 Older persons UN expert calls for urgent action by States on abuse of older persons Press releases 15 September 2023 UAE and USA: UN experts warn against refoulement of ex-Guantánamo detainee and urge his immediate release View all Special Procedures News Treaty Bodies Press releases 12 September 2023 Persons with disabilities UN disability rights committee publishes findings on Andorra, Austria, Germany, Israel, Malawi, Mauritania, Mongolia and Paraguay Media advisories 08 September 2023 Palestine UN torture prevention body to conduct first visit to Palestine Media advisories 08 September 2023 Enforced and involuntary disappearances UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances to review Mauritania, Mexico, Netherlands and Nigeria View all Treaty Bodies News Human Rights Council News 15 September 2023 Human Rights Council Hears that Unilateral Sanctions and Over-Compliance Prevent Countries from Guaranteeing the Right to Health, and that the Abuse of Older Persons Requires Urgent Action from States and Other Key Stakeholders News 14 September 2023 Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation: It is Critical to Initiate Discussions to Explore the Inclusion of the Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystems as a Crime against Humanity News 14 September 2023 Human Rights Council High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council: Sanctions that Threaten People’s Lives and Health Need to be Halted Visit the Human Rights Council site Meetings & events Calendar of future and past meetings and events View all Human rights databases Find information from the status of ratification to documents related to human rights mechanisms View list Publications The UN Human Rights Office produces an extensive range of publications on a variety of topics related to human rights, for governments, national institutions, civil society, the general public and the media View all January 2023 Human rights work UN Human Rights Appeal 2023 February 2023 OHCHR Publications and E-Products Catalogue 2023 November 2021 Migrants Human Rights at International Borders: A Trainer’s Guide June 2023 OHCHR Report 2022 How to report a human rights violation Learn more
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