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Human Rights Officer, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Gianna Zoukidou. Share this page. European Commission logo. Read more: Gianna Zoukidou – European CommissionContinue Reading

A six-member team led by former Chief Justice of Patna High Court Narsimha Reddy to look into the alleged human right violations was reportedly … Read more: Six-member team looking into 'human rights violations' stopped from visiting RishraContinue Reading

UN human rights chief Volker Turk voiced alarm Saturday at the tense situation in Sudan, urging all sides to redouble their efforts towards … Read more: UN rights chief voices alarm on tensions in Sudan | Al Arabiya EnglishContinue Reading

This happened during the closing of the meeting where a declaration was issued requesting the release of Australian journalist and WikiLeaks … Read more: The 3rd World Forum on Human Rights ends with a declaration of support and a call for …Continue Reading

All efforts must now be made to get the political transition back on the right path. Volker Turk, UN high commissioner for human rights. “The country … Read more: UN human rights chief alarmed over tense situation in Sudan – Arab NewsContinue Reading

A fact-finding mission led by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in October 2022 observed a palpable sense of anger among ordinary … Read more: Balochistan facing mounting public frustration over enforced disappearances: Pak Human …Continue Reading

Apr 08, Colombo: Three commissioners of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) have informed the President, Prime Minister and the … Read more: Sri Lanka : Human Rights Commission members write to President against the head of the …Continue Reading

April 8, 2023 (KHARTOUM) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern on Saturday about the current tense situation … Read more: Human Rights Chief calls to swiftly form transitional government in SudanContinue Reading

It is no secret that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not gone according to plan. Nevertheless, with the conflict now in its second year, … Read more: Human wave tactics are demoralizing the Russian army in Ukraine – Atlantic CouncilContinue Reading

Internationally, FGM is considered a violation of human rights of girls and women. “The practice also violates a person's rights to health, security … Read more: How Female Genital Mutilation is Robbing African Women of their Human RightsContinue Reading

"Violations continue unabated, and fundamental freedoms and the human rights situation have deteriorated." Widespread violence. After conducting more … Read more: New mechanism must ensure accountability for human rights violations in Libya | AtalayarContinue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Saturday expressed alarm at the current tense situation in Sudan. Read more: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by rising tensions, urges intensified efforts to restore …Continue Reading

Javaid Rehman, the UN human rights rapporteur, Friday visited Vahid Beheshti who has been campaigning for the UK to proscribe the Islamic … Read more: UN Special Rapporteur Expresses Support For Iranian Hunger StrikerContinue Reading

Trans Rights Are Human Rights. 355 so far! Let's get to 500 signers! Misguided legislation against our trans youth is deeply harmful to already … Read more: Resistbot Petition: Trans Rights Are Human RightsContinue Reading