US must uphold judges’ right to speak freely about race and gender bias: rights expert

adminFebruary 5, 2024September 18, 202406 mins

Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s decision-making. “Like other citizens, judges are entitled to freedom of expression, provided they conduct themselves…

Uphold freedoms, fulfill the promise of human rights, urges UN chief

adminDecember 11, 2023September 17, 202406 mins

In a video message to a high-level event marking the 75th anniversary of the Declaration, Mr. Guterres recalled that the landmark document presented a “beacon of hope” for humanity and a blueprint for fundamental freedoms. “As we celebrate this 75th anniversary, I call on every Member State to use this opportunity, and the Summit of…

Countries uphold commitment to UN Peacekeeping at 2023 Ministerial in Ghana

adminDecember 6, 2023September 17, 202407 mins

The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial also saw new pledges, including of personnel and training, to meet current and future challenges and needs. Peacekeepers serve in the world’s most volatile environments and the threats they face are greater than ever, with rising geopolitical tensions, more complex conflict, and the weaponization of digital tools against them…

Taliban urged to uphold Afghan girls’ right to education

adminSeptember 18, 2023September 16, 202402 mins

“Denying education to girls is a violation of universal human rights,” said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW). “The de facto authorities can do the right thing for the long-suffering people of Afghanistan by ensuring that every girl in Afghanistan can access quality education and contribute to rebuilding their war-torn country,” she…

Tunisia: UN rights chief concerned over crackdown on opposition

Tunisia: UN experts urge swift action to uphold migrants’ rights

adminJuly 18, 2023September 14, 202403 mins

“Collective expulsions are prohibited under international law,” the UN experts warned in a statement. They emphasized that it is prohibition under international human rights law to deport migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers without conducting an individual and objective risk assessment of the potential human rights violations they might face upon return. Women and children deported The…

Uphold promise to protect civilians caught in conflict: Guterres

adminMay 23, 2023September 13, 202408 mins

The UN chief was speaking during a debate on ensuring the security and dignity of people caught in the crossfire and addressing the related issue of access to food and essential services. Suffering and ‘outrage’ “Civilians have suffered the deadly effects of armed conflict for too long. It is time we live up to our…

Serbia urged to uphold freedom of expression while also countering hate speech

adminApril 6, 2023September 11, 202404 mins

The Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of expression said she was encouraged by the Government’s plans to reform media laws in line with international standards. However, she was also alarmed by “the toxic public discourse, from politicians or public officials and amplified by tabloids, scapegoating the media, human rights defenders, ethnic minorities, LGBTI…

El Salvador urged to uphold human rights amid state of emergency

adminMarch 28, 2023September 11, 202404 mins

An initial month-long crackdown on gangs was introduced on 27 March 2022 and has been regularly renewed, with the latest extension announced last week. At least 65,000 people, including children, have been detained since then. OHCHR underlined that the right to life, the absolute prohibition against torture, the principles of fair trial, and the procedural…