Thai version GENEVA / BANGKOK (12 March 2020) – A group of UN experts* have condemned the continued misuse of judicial processes by Thai poultry producer Thammakaset to harass and silence human rights defenders who have spoken out against its
Iran: targeting of journalists threatens freedom of press, say UN experts
GENEVA (11 March 2020) – A group of UN human rights experts* have once again voiced alarm at the targeting of journalists working for the BBC and other broadcasters, and their families by Iranian authorities. “Journalists working for the BBC
International Women’s Day – 8 March 2020 “The time to act is now” – UN experts urge men and boys to become women’s rights defenders
GENEVA (6 March 2020) – A group of UN experts* has called on men around the world to be a part of movements for gender equality and become women’s human rights defenders. “Now more than ever,” they urged in a joint
Human Rights: UN experts express concern about severe restriction of civic space in Guatemala
Spanish GENEVA (3 March 2020) – A group of UN human rights experts* expressed deep concern over reforms in Guatemala to the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Act that present inconsistencies with international human rights standards by introducing additional requirements and administrative