Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion – Page 26 – In defense of Freedom of Expression of Opinion for all, all around the world

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...

Israel/occupied Palestinian territory: UN experts deplore attacks on civilians, call for truce and urge international community to address root causes of violence

Israel/occupied Palestinian territory: UN experts deplore attacks on civilians, call for truce and urge international community to address root causes of violence

12 October 2023 – UN independent experts* today unequivocally condemned targeted and deadly ...

China/Hong Kong SAR: UN experts concerned about ongoing trials and arrest warrants under National Security Legislation

China/Hong Kong SAR: UN experts concerned about ongoing trials and arrest warrants under National Security Legislation

9 October 2023 – UN experts today expressed serious concern about the first mass trial of 47 ...

REPORT: Gendered Disinformation and Freedom of Expression

REPORT: Gendered Disinformation and Freedom of Expression

Irene Khan’s new report to the UN General Assembly explores the negative impact of gendered ...

Towards Information Integrity in Asia Pacific

Towards Information Integrity in Asia Pacific

Keynote statement by Irene Khan at the Asia Pacific Expert Meeting on Disinformation ...

2030 Agenda will fail without full respect for the right to information

2030 Agenda will fail without full respect for the right to information

Without universal and meaningful connectivity for all, the right to information is an empty ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN experts alarmed by re-criminalisation of defamation in the Republika Srpska entity

Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN experts alarmed by re-criminalisation of defamation in the Republika Srpska entity

25 July 2023 – UN human rights experts* expressed alarm about the recent adoption of ...

Afghanistan: UN experts alarmed by media outlet’s spreading of disinformation

Afghanistan: UN experts alarmed by media outlet’s spreading of disinformation

28 July 2023 – UN experts* today voiced their concern at disinformation by a media outlet ...

International community must act to end Israel’s annexation of occupied West Bank, including east Jerusalem, and defend international law: UN experts

International community must act to end Israel’s annexation of occupied West Bank, including east Jerusalem, and defend international law: UN experts

26 July 2023 – The international community must take steps to prevent Israel’s annexation of ...