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Iraq: UN experts demand investigation into murder of woman human rights defender

24 April 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today condemned the murder of Iraqi human rights defender Yanar Mohamed in March by unknown perpetrators and urged the government to act swiftly to ensure accountability. “The Government of Iraq must ensure the protection of women...

Iran: UN experts call for Hijab and Chastity law to be repealed

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13 December 2024, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed concern about a new law in Iran that imposes a series of new penalties on women and girls who fail to wear a hijab. They called on the Government of Iran to immediately repeal it. “The new hijab law marks an...

The international community must “walk the talk” on the safety and security of women and girls in times of armed conflict: UN experts

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International Day on the Elimination of Violence against Women GENEVA (24 November 2023) – The international community must redouble its efforts to ensure the full protection of women and girls in times of armed conflict, UN experts* said today. In advance of the...

REPORT: Gendered Disinformation and Freedom of Expression

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Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s new report to the UN General Assembly explores the negative impact of gendered disinformation, especially on women and gender nonconforming persons, and its implications for the right to freedom of expression. She seeks to clarify the...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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GENEVA (24 November 2021) – Women and girls everywhere continue to be subjected to multiple forms of gender-based violence, including femicide, online violence and domestic violence, UN and regional experts* said today. They call on States to exercise due diligence...