UN Special Procedures

#Ghana: Rural transformation risks leaving peasants behind, political will needed to move forward, say UN experts @UN_WGPeasants. “There is a persistent gap between the law and policy and their meaningful implementation on the ground.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Algeria: UN experts alarmed by crackdown on families of disappeared persons & civil society. Call for due process and end to restrictions & reprisals targeting members of Collectif des familles de disparu·e·s en Algérie and SOS Disparus. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

“An affront on democracy.” UN expert @Ginitastar alarmed by systemic erosion of the right to protest in the #UnitedKingdom following the adoption of restrictive legislation and political calls for a blanket ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#EquatorialGuinea: At least 9 individuals currently detained are at imminent risk of refoulement following deportation from the #US under a bilateral agreement. Experts urge Equatorial Guinea to uphold int'l obligations & halt returns of those at risk. ohchr.org/es/press-relea…

#Venezuela: @WGEID concerned by enforced disappearance & death in custody of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas – urge Government to initiate prompt & independent investigation. “State has responsibility to guarantee right to truth & end enforced disappearances.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Nepal: UN experts gravely concerned about forced eviction & displacement of residents from informal settlements along Bagmuti river. “Respect for human dignity, rule of law & social justice must be upheld – no one should be left homeless by State action.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Israel must immediately release @gbsumudflotilla activists Thiago Ávila & Saif Abu Keshek, arrested in int'l waters: UN experts. “The apparent ease with which Israel carried out these actions raises alarm about the possible complicity of European govts." ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The #Maldives’ universal healthcare model is a positive step forward towards achieving the right to health for all, says UN expert @drtlaleng concluding her visit to 🇲🇻, calling for long-term vision to realise the right to health. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Qatar: UN experts alarmed by potential erasure of Baha’i religious community amid reports of an increase in sudden administrative deportations & blacklisting, raising questions about 🇶🇦's commitment to tolerance, peaceful coexistence & cultural diversity. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#UnitedStates’ “energy starvation” of #Cuba has severe human rights impacts & must end: UN experts. "Blockade cripples functioning of essential services required for dignified life, undermining the right to food, education, health and water & sanitation.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Guinea: Government silence fuels fears for forcibly disappeared family members, apparently in reprisal against activist Elie Kamano – @WGEID experts. “Subjecting families to anguish and uncertainty, particularly when children are involved, is inhumane.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Have your say! The Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights @profbensaul wants your input for his report on counter-terrorism law, organised crime and human rights. Spanish and French versions available. ❗️Deadline: 15 June 2026 ohchr.org/en/calls-for-i…

Who benefits from conflicts? Who suffers? The #CostOfConflicts is clear. @UNSRdevelopment calls on States to come together and form the architecture needed for peace and security. #Right2Development #Unite4Peace

#Sudan’s health system is on the brink of collapse. UN designated expert Radhouane Nouicer & UN Special Rapporteur @drtlaleng deplore widespread attacks on healthcare, call for concrete action to protect health workers and uphold the right to health. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

The UN Working Group on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas @UN_WGPeasants will conduct its first official country visit to #Ghana from 5 to 14 May 2026. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Zambia: Cancellation of RightsCon is an attack on rights & freedoms & an obstruction of vital assembly for global digital rights – UN expert @Ginitastar. “The cancellation silences the voices of those who rely on such spaces to organise.” ohchr.org/en/statements-…

On #WorldPressFreedom day, @SR_Afghanistan calls on authorities in #Afghanistan to release detained journalists and ensure media workers can carry out work without fear of reprisal. Free & independent press is indispensable for Afghanistan’s future. ohchr.org/en/statements-…

#Peru: UN experts condemn reprisals against Judge Ordóñez, warn judges must not face prosecution or sanctions for actions consistent with professional standards & ethics. “This case raises serious concerns of reprisals for upholding judicial independence.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

#Nicaragua: UN experts appalled by allegations of death in custody of forcibly disappeared persons - urgently call for immediate clarification of fate & whereabouts of more than 112 victims, whose cases have been communicated to the Government. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances @WGEID will examine 624 cases from 44 countries at its 139th session held from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. ohchr.org/en/media-advis…