GENEVA (19 July 2016) – “In times of crisis, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is more essential than ever,” today said a group of United Nations experts* calling on the Turkish Government to abide by its international human
Israel: UN experts urge Knesset not to adopt pending legislation that could target critical NGOs
GENEVA (24 June 2016) – Three United Nations human rights experts today urged Israeli lawmakers not to approve the so called ‘NGO transparency bill’ that would, in effect, target non-governmental organizations that are critical of government policy. The experts expressed
“Artistic expression is not a crime” – UN rights experts urge the Iranian Government to free jailed artists
GENEVA (24 June 2016) – The United Nations Special Rapporteurs on cultural rights, Karima Bennoune, and on freedom of expression, David Kaye, today called on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release musicians Mehdi Rajabian and Yousef
Freedom of expression experts warn of interference with the Brazilian Public Broadcaster and the National Controller’s Office
WASHINGTON / GENEVA (24 June 2016) – United Nations and Inter-American Commission experts on freedom of expression today expressed their concern at measures taken by the interim Federal Government in Brazil intervening in the administration of the Brazilian Public Broadcaster