UN Special Procedures

#Argentina: Alarming setbacks in transitional justice on 50th anniversary of coup d'état, warn UN experts. “Regressive measures risk undermining four decades of exemplary progress in memorialisation, truth, and justice”. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Palestine: “Illegal settlers doing the ‘ground-work’ of ethnic cleansing” - UN experts condemn Israel’s escalating campaign of annexation and displacement of Palestinians in the occupied #WestBank, including #EastJerusalem. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The official visit to Morocco of Alice Jill Edwards, the Special Rapporteur on torture, due to take place from 23 March to 2 April 2026, has been postponed to a later date at the request of the Government. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

UN experts @UN_WGDAWG warn women & girls paying heavier price as #Israel restricts humanitarian operations in #Gaza & #WestBank. “By obstructing access to aid, Israel denies women & girls protection they are entitled to under international law.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Mozambique: UN experts concerned by African Development Bank funding for floating LNG project, warn the project risks worsening #HumanRights harms, contributes to climate change & diverts crucial public funding from investments in renewable energy. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Peru: UN experts concerned by release of former military officer convicted of murder in the context of crimes against humanity; call on authorities to refrain from any action that undermines the independence of judges and prosecutors. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

"Human rights are relevant beyond death." UN expert @NazilaGhanea urges States to consult with communities to ensure the deceased are honoured and remembered appropriately. #HRC61 @UN_HRC docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/61/50

Time for #NorthKorea to take concrete steps to implement its human rights commitments: @UNSR_DPRK encourages #DPRK to urgently seek international cooperation to meet its human rights obligations, especially where it has committed to act. #HCR61 ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Iran: UN expert @drmaisato warns of deepening crisis. Authorities must end excessive use of force, release those detained for exercising fundamental freedoms, restore internet access & allow civil society to carry out human rights work. #HRC61 @UN_HRC ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

UN experts warn of a rapidly escalating displacement crisis in #Lebanon, after intense #Israeli airstrikes & evacuation warnings leave more than 700,000 people displaced, of which 200,0000 are children, in flagrant violation of the UN Charter & int'l law. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Gehad Madi, will visit #Brazil from 16-27 March 2026. ohchr.org/en/media-advis…

The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries will conduct an official visit to #Colombia from 16 to 27 March 2026. ohchr.org/en/media-advis…

Join @AlenaDouhan & other experts to discuss unilateral sanctions & their impact on humanitarian action, as well as remedies for those affected, and the responsibilities of States and financial institutions. 📅 9–10 April 2026 | Geneva & online Register: ohchr.org/en/events/even…

The @UN_HRC is best positioned to stand up for #HumanRights in these perilous times - Outgoing @RapporteurUn warns #HRC61 that weakening pressure on Myanmar’s junta and reducing life-saving aid would have devastating consequences for civilians. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

UN experts denounce aggression on Iran & Lebanon, warn of devastating regional escalation: "U.S. and Israel should stop waging and expanding wars, and considering themselves as above international legality”. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The Working Group on discrimination against women and girls @UN_WGDAWG will conduct its first visit to #Armenia from 16 to 25 March 2026. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Thailand: UN experts deplore justice unfulfilled 22 years after human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit’s disappearance: “The passage of 22 years does not diminish the State’s responsibility. Truth, justice & reparations remain imperative.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

UN experts urge states to support General Assembly resolution operationalising ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate obligations & express grave concern about attempts to block discussion of proposal. “States must not delay “difficult” conversations.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Live now: Press conference of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism @profbensaul webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k… #HRC61 @UN_HRC

“Treating land like a commodity & a resource is one of the most destructive global practices & a major cause of hunger & starvation" - UN expert on right to food @MichaelFakhri calls on gov'ts to support land & territorial rights. @UN_HRC #HRC61 docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/61/51