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UN experts call for ban on nitrogen gas executions in Alabama
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Iran must prioritize women’s rights, right to life, says UN expert
Tehran, Iran. Iran must prioritize women’s rights, right to life, says UN expert Human Rights In her first report to the General Assembly, Special Rapporteur on the situation […]
UN Special Rapporteur: Belarus’s interaction with UN human rights bodies is at its lowest level in history
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UN Human Rights Expert Calls on EU to Review Sanctions Against Oleksandra Melnichenko
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva UN human rights expert calls on EU to reconsider sanctions against Alexandra Melnichenko Human Rights The Special […]
UN calls on Georgia to repeal law that infringes on LGBTIQ+ rights
View of Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi, Georgia. UN calls on Georgia to repeal law that infringes on LGBTIQ+ rights Human Rights The law “On Family Values and Protection […]
Arrest of Former Venezuelan Presidential Candidate: UN Claims Climate of Fear in Country
View of the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. Arrest of former Venezuelan presidential candidate: UN says climate of fear prevails in country Human Rights The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) […]
UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing to Visit Uzbekistan
UN Human Rights Council. UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing to visit Uzbekistan Human Rights UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing Balakrishnan Rajagopal […]
UN chief human rights activist on life in North Korea: “daily struggle, devoid of hope”
Volker Türk addresses members of the Security Council via video link. UN chief human rights activist on life in North Korea: “daily struggle, devoid of hope” Human rights […]
Venezuela: UN experts warn of rising number of disappearances ahead of elections
View of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Venezuela: UN experts warn of rising number of disappearances ahead of elections Human rights Venezuela, which will hold presidential elections in […]