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Israel: Ban on 37 aid groups makes life unbearable for genocide survivors in Palestine, say UN experts

GENEVA – Israel’s suspension of dozens of associations in the occupied Palestinian territory is a flagrant violation of the law, UN experts* said today. “By blocking aid, Israel is worsening life-threatening conditions, and heightens potential criminal responsibility...

UN experts: Egypt must lift restrictions on released human rights defenders

14 January 2026, GENEVA – Independent human rights experts* today expressed concern over restrictions faced by human rights defenders in Egypt following their release from detention. “We recently raised concerns about the continued detention of human rights defenders...

Experts urge Iran to break cycle of violence, create space for dialogue

13 January 2026, GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today condemned serious human rights violations during nationwide demonstrations in Iran that began on 28 December 2025, and called for immediate action to protect protesters and uphold the right to life. The...

REPORT: Global threats to freedom of expression arising from the conflict in Gaza

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to ...

Guinea: Growing concern for the health and well-being of disappeared human rights defenders

10 October 2024, GENEVA – UN and African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights experts said ...

7 October: UN experts call for end of violence and accountability after year of human loss and suffering and blatant disregard for international law

7 October 2024, GENEVA – Marking the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli attack ...

Colombia: Experts gravely concerned by lack of truth, justice and accountability for killings and other human rights violations during 2021 National Strike

30 September 2024, GENEVA – Three years on from Colombia’s deadly national strike, independent ...

Israel: Ban on 37 aid groups makes life unbearable for genocide survivors in Palestine, say UN experts

UN experts: Egypt must lift restrictions on released human rights defenders

Experts urge Iran to break cycle of violence, create space for dialogue

Guinea: Growing concern for the health and well-being of disappeared human rights defenders

7 October: UN experts call for end of violence and accountability after year of human loss and suffering and blatant disregard for international law

Colombia: Experts gravely concerned by lack of truth, justice and accountability for killings and other human rights violations during 2021 National Strike

Algerian Appeals Court must reverse sentence against Hirak poet Djamila Bentouis, say UN experts

Georgia must repeal discriminatory law targeting LGBT persons and human rights activists: UN experts

Kenya: UN expert urges full accountability for Pakistani journalist’s killing after landmark ruling

Exploding pagers and radios: A terrifying violation of international law, say UN experts