Peaceful Protest | Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion

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...

Georgia must investigate use of force by police during demonstrations: Experts

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28 January 2025, GENEVA – Independent human rights experts* today urged the Government of Georgia to take concrete measures to prevent further violence and to investigate allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement officials, torture and ill-treatment,...

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

| Reports, Top-line

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression examines the impact of the conflict in Gaza on freedom of expression globally. She highlights attacks on journalists and media restrictions,...

Israel/oPt: Enabling human rights defenders and peaceful protests vital for achieving ceasefire and lasting peace, say UN experts

| Statements

GENEVA (13 February 2024) – Undue restrictions imposed by States on peaceful protests and civil society working to protect human rights and advocating for respect of humanitarian law in the context of the war on Gaza, run contrary to States’ obligation under...