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UN EXPERT CONCERNED ABOUT RESTRICTIONS TO FREEDOMS FOR LGBT PEOPLE
Graeme Reid presented his first report as Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, to the 56th session of the Human Rights Council. He expressed concern about laws and policies restricting freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association that target people based on sexual orientation and gender identity in all regions. READ MORE >
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DEFENDERS PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED
Upon presenting her report on displacement and climate change at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) encouraged Member States to integrate human rights and support for defenders in efforts to tackle the needs of IDPs. READ MORE >
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At the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reports of several countries were adopted. Click on the links below to read more:
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UAE MUST RELEASE DEFENDERS AND POLITICAL DISSIDENTS
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the convictions of at least 44 defendants at a mass trial of at least 84 human rights defenders and dissidents were based on a fundamentally unfair process, a coalition of human rights groups said today. READ MORE >
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NGO COMMITTEE: POLITICS WEAKEN PROMISING REFORM
In this 2024 resumed session of the ECOSOC Committee on NGOs, a reform decision led by members the United Kingdom and Costa Rica was weakened amidst ongoing politicisation by members as well as the UN’s inability to support the Committee to fulfil its mandate.
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DECLARATION +25
The annotated version of this new landmark document complementing the 1998 UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders is now available! READ MORE >
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#HRCelections2024: ASK QUESTIONS TO CANDIDATES!
Nineteen countries are running for a seat at the Human Rights Council. All of them need to improve their human rights record. Submit your questions to candidates to ask about their records and concrete intention to uphold human rights.
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Amnesty International and the International Service for Human Rights will hold an online pledging event for candidate States on 4 September 2024.
JOIN THE EVENT >
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PROTECT OUR VOICES AT THE UN: #END REPRISALS!
Imagine determined individuals speaking up for what’s right for their communities, and then facing intimidation, threats and even imprisonment when they engage with the United Nations. This is not acceptable. Help us safeguard their voices and freedom. Join our campaign to #EndReprisals! READ MORE >
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VENEZUELA: IT'S TIME TO RENEW THE UN FACT FINDING MISSION
ISHR and partners are campaigning for the Human Rights Council to renew the Fact Finding Mission for a further two years at its 57th session. Extending the mandate of the Mission is vital to continuing the investigation and documentation of the violations and abuses committed in Venezuela and to putting an end to impunity. READ MORE >
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