| News, Statements, Top-line
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...
| News, Statements, Top-line
18 June 2025, GENEVA – The global decline in freedom of expression is endangering free and fair elections and must be reversed for the sake of democracy as well as human rights, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, said today,...
| News, Statements, Top-line
10 March 2025, GENEVA – The Slovak Government must immediately end the stigmatisation and persecution of NGOs, journalists and civil society organisations and stop using surveillance systems for political repression, a group of independent human rights experts* said...
| Country Visit, News, Top-line
17 December 2025, GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, will conduct a country visit to Zambia from 20 to 31 January 2025. The Special Rapporteur will assess a range of issues related to the right to freedom of opinion...
