Algeria: UN Rights Expert Calls On Algeria to Pardon Convicted Protesters

The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed… Read more »

Africa: Rights Expert Appeals for Action to Tackle Elder Abuse

A UN-appointed human rights expert on Friday called for urgent action and better data to stamp out the widespread problem of elder abuse. Read more »

Sudan: UN 'Will Never Stay Neutral' Amid War and Human Rights Abuses - Envoy

Both Sudanese Government forces (SAF) and their rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are responsible for abhorrent rights violations as they battle for supremacy, the UN envoy to the… Read more »

Sudan: Ethnically Motivated Attacks Leave Hundreds Dead in Sudan - UN Rights Chief

Hundreds have died in ethnically motivated attacks by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militia in West Darfur, according to the UN's human rights chief. Read more »

Africa: Türk Blasts 'Politics of Repression and Division', Stresses Freedom and Development Link

To advance development, States must reject authoritarianism and protect civic space and fundamental rights, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on… Read more »

Africa: Refusal to Waive IP Rights for Covid-19 Vaccines Violates Human Rights - Experts

UN rights experts called on States in the global North on Thursday to forgo intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in the name of human rights. Read more »

Central African Republic: 'Tensions and Divisions' Eroding Human Rights - UN Expert

An independent UN expert expressed grave concern on Thursday over the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), calling for political dialogue and a new… Read more »

Niger: UN Rights Chief Calls for Immediate Restoration of Constitutional Order in Niger

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk called on Friday for Niger's democratically elected officials to be released "at once", following their detention by coup… Read more »

Sudan: Four Months of Conflict Are 'Destroying People's Lives', Humanitarians Warn

After four months of war in Sudan, UN humanitarians on Tuesday called for action to be taken to end the conflict which is having a "devastating impact" on people's lives, health… Read more »

Africa: Disability Rights Threatened By Bad Working Conditions for Carers - Independent Expert

Discussions about the "future of care in the 21st century" must prioritize working conditions and career opportunities - or else disability rights will be in jeopardy, a… Read more »

Ethiopia: De-escalate Tensions in Amhara, International Rights Experts Urge

An international human rights body focused on Ethiopia has voiced deep concerns over the worsening security situation in the northwest of the country, particularly in the Amhara… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - UN Human Rights Office to Close On Saturday August 5

The UN human rights office in Uganda will cease operations on Sunday after the Government decided not to renew the host country agreement, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights… Read more »

South Africa: UN Celebrates Mandela's Lifelong Commitment to Human Rights

The United Nations on Thursday held its annual ceremony to honour the life and legacy Nelson Mandela, the first black President of post-apartheid South Africa who died in 2013. Read more »

Libya: Rights Experts Denounce Discriminatory Travel Policy

A group of UN independent experts on Thursday expressed grave concern over a discriminatory policy issued by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) which effectively… Read more »

Africa: Mandela's Legacy Thrives As Today's Blueprint for Prisoners' Rights

Adamu* got two years for stealing in Nigeria, Denny is serving five years in Indonesia, and Lauro José dos Santos served a 12-year sentence in Brazil, but ongoing reform… Read more »

East Africa: Rights Experts Denounce Mass Deportation of Eritreans from Ethiopia

A group of UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Thursday voiced "grave concern" over hostile conditions impacting Eritreans refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in… Read more »

Sudan: UN Voices 'Shock and Condemnation' As Gender-Based Violence Soars Across Sudan

The UN's top humanitarian officials on Wednesday voiced shock and condemnation over increasing reports of gender-based violence in Sudan as the military power struggle there… Read more »

Africa: Pride Month - UN's Transgender Rights Campaign Goes Global

A razor, nail polish, and beads are part of an innovative pilot project, launched by UNAIDS in India to raise awareness about gender identity during childhood, that is now… Read more »

Africa: Torture As a Weapon of War Must Cease, Rights Experts Demand

UN rights experts marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Monday, by reiterating their call for an "absolute prohibition" on the use of torture during… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Must 'Change Course' Amid Media Crackdown - UN Rights Chief

In Tunisia, "vague" legislation is being used to criminalize independent journalism and suppress criticism of the Government, UN rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday. Read more »

Africa: Health Data, Women's and LGBT Rights in Spotlight At Human Rights Council

The right to keep personal health data private is increasingly under threat in our digital world, with potentially devastating consequences for already vulnerable people, a… Read more »

Africa: 'Vital' Human Rights Cooperation Must Be Above Fray of Politics - Türk

A lack of strong cooperation with the international human rights system leaves States "adrift", UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Monday, as he addressed rights… Read more »

Africa: Countering 'Dark Age of Intolerance' Starts by Tackling Hate Speech

From institutionalized racism to genocide, the roots are the same, according to people on the frontlines of change who shared their stories with UN News ahead of the International… Read more »

Africa: Progress On Disability Rights Risks Going in Reverse - Guterres

A "cascade of crises" is putting global progress towards ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities in danger, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Tuesday… Read more »

Africa: 'Inclusion Is Strength' Stresses UN, Marking Albinism Awareness Day

Wider inclusion of persons with albinism can go a long way towards ensuring they live free from fear and discrimination, a UN human rights expert has said. Read more »