Supreme Commissioner of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk. Folker Turk – at the opening of a session of the HRC: human rights under threat all over the world Human rights The Supreme Commissar of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk spoke on Monday to the UN Council for Human Rights, warning about the “unacceptable” escalation of violence and a systematic undermining of international law – from Ukraine to the Middle East, from Africa to Latin America. ~ 60 > 62 ~ Ukraine, Russia and Georgia 60 > exacerbation of the conflict around Ukraine causes a special alarm in the Turk. “Civil losses have increased significantly this year, since the Russian armed forces use long -range weapons & NBSP; [for shock] in cities and drones in the front line, ”he said. The Supreme Commissioner called on Moscow and Kyiv to the “Exchange of all prisoners of war and the immediate liberation of Ukrainian civilians held in Russia”, emphasizing the need for “comprehensive ceasefire” on conditions corresponding to the UN Charter and International Law. he also expressed concern for new legislation in the new legislation in Georgia, which complicates the work of NGOs and independent media that receive foreign financing. Similar measures are considered in Hungary. ~ 60 > in the Russian Federation, according to the Turk, “strangling of dissent, civil society, suppression of lawyers and independent media” continues. He noted that “criminal cases and harsh sentences for criticizing state policy or legislation contradict international standards in the field of human rights.” humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62“The means and methods of waging war by Israel cause terrible, unacceptable suffering to the Palestinians in gas,” Turk said. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the number of dead exceeded 55 thousand people, including thousands of children. “Israel used food as a weapon and blocked the supply of vital assistance,” he added. & Amp; nbsp; 60 > Supreme Commissioner demanded an “immediate and impartial investigation of cases of attacks on desperate civilians trying to get to receive Food “. He also condemned Israel’s refusal to allow international journalists to GAZ, which “helped to avoid transparency and accountability.” 60 > in the Lebanon of Israeli Airsrael, including the southern Beirut, led to casualties among civilians and the destruction of infrastructure. “It is necessary to comply with the ceasefire,” the Turk emphasized. From Yemen, he demanded the immediate liberation of the UN employees and other organizations, “unlawfully detained by de facto by the authorities, Husites, calling these arrests“ challenge to the entire international community. ”~ 60 > Sudan, Syria and others Conflicts ~ 60 > in Sudan, according to the Turk, the situation is rapidly worsening: “My management recorded a triple increase in the number of extracurricular executions of civilians”. The situation of the inhabitants of the city of El-Fasher, who has been under siege for more than a year, causes special alarm. “I am shocked by messages about large -scale sexual violence, including in relation to children,” he said. ~ 60 > in Syria and Libya the Turk called for real measures to ensure accountability and protect human rights. In Libya, he condemned “ongoing violations in relation to migrants and refugees” and called for investigating the death of dozens of people whose bodies were recently discovered in places of detention. 62 > 62 >Haiti, Venezuela, Afghanistan 60 ~ p > in Haiti, where more than 2,600 people have died since the beginning of the year, “gangs strengthen control, killing, by force, burning houses and schools,” the Turk noted. He expressed hope for the speedy realization of measures to combat sexual violence and corruption. ~ 60 > During the recent elections in Venezuela, according to Turk, his management documented the growth of “arbitrary detentions and intimidation of political opponents”, as well as cases torture. ~ 60 > in Afghanistan women and girls are still excluded from public life. “They are deprived of voice outside the house,” said the Turk. human rights activists and threats to elections In 2024, according to the department, at least 625 human rights activists and journalists were killed or missed. “This is one person every 14 hours,” said Turk. He expressed concern about the restrictions on the elections in Cameroon, the cat-d’Ivoire, Honduras, Peru, Uganda and other countries. ~ 60 > gender inequality “African people origin continues to suffer from excessive use of force, ”Turk said, mentioning Brazil and the USA in this context. He also condemned the restrictions on reproductive rights in a number of countries, including in some parts of Russia and the USA. “These rights are necessary for the participation of women in the life of society,” he emphasized. human technology and human rights ~ ~ > 62 > 62 > 62 ~The Supreme Commissioner also drew attention to threats associated with the rapid development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. He warned that “if we do not take urgent measures, we can lose this battle – with unpredictable consequences for human rights.” 60 > 62 ~ the main human rights activist of the UN cause the use of AI in military systems, mass surveillance and discriminatory algorithms. The Turk emphasized: “Human rights do not interfere with innovation. On the contrary, they are necessary for innovations to serve people and planet, and not just profit. ” ~ 60 > he welcomed the first steps to regulate AI in countries such as Brazil, the Republic of Korea and the EU state, but called for wider and fair measures, especially in countries with limited ones resources. attacks on human rights institutions 62 ~Folker Turk emphasized that painstaking work on documenting violations, supporting human rights institutions and responding to emergency situations in the field of human rights remains “the best tool for preventing and mitigating conflicts, as well as to build peace.” ~ > he condemned the attacks on international mechanisms, Including the International Criminal Court, the UN International Court and the UN specialist court: “The imposition of sanctions on judges and prosecutors for the performance of their duties is a blow on the principle of the rule of law and undermining justice.” ~ 60 > reduction financing 60 > Turk expressed anxiety about the mass reduction in management financing and human rights organizations: “Almost three quarters of our partnerships reported that more than 40 percent of financing”. according to his words, this will lead to his words. “The smaller number of early warnings, investigations, protection of unlawfully convicted and cases of prosecution.” ~ 60 > “Reducing financing of our management and human rights system in a wider sense is convenient for dictators and authoritarian regimes. But the majority will suffer – and our general security, ”he warned. 60 ~ h2 > call for actions 60 > Turk completed the speech with a call for decisive protection of international institutions and human rights. “Human rights ensure stability and security in our troubled time. This is a bridge between the government and the people, between the past, present and future generations. Human rights – protection from power, especially when it manifests itself in its most cruel form, ”he concluded.