UN Experts Call for Release of Jailed Human Rights Defender in UAE
UN human rights experts* today urged the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to immediately free the prize-winning human
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Human Rights: UN Expert on Torture to Visit Ukraine
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, or punishment will visit Ukraine to assess
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Russian Journalist to Receive Human Rights Award
Journalist Elena Milashina of Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Russian LGBT activist Igor Kochetkov will receive the 2018 Freedom
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Human Rights Principles Under Attack: UN Rights Chief
The world is sliding back on human rights and its principles are under attack in all corners of the globe,
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Human Rights Violation: 58 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Violence
A UN human rights expert has called on the Israeli Government to immediately cease its lethal assault against protesters at
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What Is the Role of Human Rights in Elections?
The right to take part in the conduct of public affairs, including the right to vote and to stand for
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