Russian GENEVA (17 April 2020) – UN Human rights experts* have expressed grave concern at the multiplication of accounts of police killings and other acts of violence within the context of COVID-19 emergency measures. “We are alarmed at the rise
Egypt’s updated terrorism law opens the door to more rights abuses, says UN expert
Arabic | Spanish GENEVA (9 April 2020) – Tougher new regulations under Egypt’s sweeping anti-terrorism law further erode fundamental human rights and could result in more arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and allegations of torture, and a wider crackdown on freedom of expression,
“Leave no one behind” – Don’t forget your commitments in your response to the COVID-19 crises, UN expert urges States
Spanish GENEVA (9 April 2020) – Governments worldwide and the international financial institutions should remain true to their commitment under the 2030 agenda and to their promise “to leave no one behind” in their response to the COVID crisis, a
No exceptions with COVID-19: “Everyone has the right to life-saving interventions” – UN experts say
GENEVA (26 March 2020) – The COVID-19 crisis cannot be solved with public health and emergency measures only; all other human rights must be addressed too, UN human rights experts* said today. “Everyone, without exception, has the right to life-saving