#Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk strongly condemns the escalation in drone strikes this month and their devastating consequences for civilians in Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile, Khartoum and other states. He emphasizes that a negotiated settlement, with human rights at it…Mostrar mais

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk says the mass protests across Albania, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal are raising human rights concerns. "I condemn all acts of violence, and call on all of those involved to reduce tensions and prevent further violence. The best and only…Mostrar mais

#Yemen: @volker_turk calls for immediate access for humanitarian relief to #Taiz to avert a human rights catastrophe following the encirclement of the city by de facto authorities. Humanitarian aid must be immediately allowed to enter the city and its passage must be facilitated…Mostrar mais

The UN General Assembly has adopted the Declaration on Sea Level Rise, establishing a common political framework for States to respond to rising seas and address their consequences for affected populations. The next question is how States will fulfil their human rights obligati…Mostrar mais

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk appalled by repeated attacks over past few days by the Houthis on airports in Saudi Arabia, which have killed and injured dozens of Saudis and foreign nationals, notably yesterday’s horrific attack on Riyadh’s main airport. Attacks on civilians…Mostrar mais

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk is concerned by the continuing impact of Israeli military operations on civilians in southern Syria. Israeli authorities should cease actions that harass or intimidate civilians in Syrian villages, including raids, restrictions on freedom of mov…Mostrar mais

The Global Alliance for Human Rights is now open for participation. Governments, local and regional authorities, organizations, businesses, institutions and public figures, such as artists and athletes, are invited to join. Find out more and sign up: globalalliance.un.org/participateMostrar mais

Every girl has the right to an equal chance in life. On International Day of the Girl Child, we reaffirm every girl's right to make informed decisions about her own body, pursue her aspirations and shape her own future. REPORT ON ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY: www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/document...…Mostrar mais

Every girl has the right to an equal chance in life. All girls, including adolescent girls, must be able to learn, make informed decisions about their own bodies and shape their own futures. REPORT ON ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY: www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/document...…Mostrar mais

#India: We are concerned by reports of mass detentions of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today’s large-scale demonstrations in Delhi. We call on the authorities to ensure that the right to peace…Mostrar mais

#WorldMentalHealthDay: Where you live, the schools you attend and the opportunities available to you can shape your exposure to poverty, discrimination and insecurity, as well as your access to support. The world around young people can have a profound impact on their mental hea…Mostrar mais

Racist messages such as those targeting #tennis player @CocoGauff online are appalling and illustrate that Black female athletes are specifically targeted for vitriol and racial abuse. There is no place in sport for racial or sexist slurs and abuse. Players, coaches, and sports b…Mostrar mais

Consent is fundamental to sex. A woman's consent is hers to give, and hers to withdraw. It must be freely given, clearly expressed and specific. It cannot be inferred from silence, compliance under pressure or the absence of physical resistance. The question is not how successf…Mostrar mais

What a proud moment for the global human rights movement! Thank you, Navi Pillay, our former UN Human Rights Chief and 2026 @NobelPrize Peace laureate. Navi's career has traced a remarkable arc in the global struggle for universal human rights, from the fight against apartheid to…Mostrar mais

The imposition of institutional sanctions against the International Criminal Court by the Government of the United States of America are “unacceptable,” UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for immediate measures of protection. “They must not be allowed to have a chilling ef…Mostrar mais

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk’s reaction to #NobelPeacePrize award for former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay

#Ukraine: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk appalled by wave of attacks killing civilians across the country over the past 4 days, including today’s horrifying strike hitting 2 public buses that left at least 30 civilians dead in Kramatorsk. Alleged violations must be investiga…Mostrar mais

Five years ago, the UN Human Rights Council recognized that everyone has the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Since then, more States have recognized the right nationally, and it has become part of major international decisions on climate change, biodiversit…Mostrar mais

Stronger AI safeguards are needed. Governance cannot rest on voluntary pledges or closed-door deals. Safeguards must be binding, transparent, independently enforced, grounded in human rights and shaped by governments, civil society and affected people - @volker_turk www.linkedin.com/posts/steps-towards-build...Mostrar mais

“I honour all victims of the horrors suffered on 7 October 2023 and since then. It is painfully clear there needs to be accountability, truth-telling and healing. I stand in solidarity with all Palestinians and Israelis — and others — who continue to work determinedly for the rig…Mostrar mais

The fall of the Assad government opened a new chapter for Syria, and the enormous task of addressing what happened over more than a decade of war and decades of repression. Where do you begin when families still need to know what happened to missing relatives? When former detain…Mostrar mais

We cannot tolerate attempts to redefine racism in ways that disregard its history, and the power dynamics that continue to produce racial inequality. Even where formal equality seemingly exists, it cannot erase inequalities accumulated over generations and that persist today. Sta…Mostrar mais

What does democracy mean to you? Young people aged 15–25 worldwide are invited to create a poster showing their vision of civic participation, democracy and the power of education. Submit by 31 October 2026: globalalliance.un.org/news-and-events/glob...…Mostrar mais

People who use drugs have do not lose their human rights. Drug use does not strip anyone of their dignity, nor should it expose people to discrimination, disproportionate punishment, violence or other human rights violations. A human rights-based approach to drug policy means p…Mostrar mais

How can we advance reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent? Addressing the enduring legacies of enslavement, the trade in enslaved Africans and colonialism is essential to dismantling systemic racism today. As calls for reparatory justice grow, dialogue can…Mostrar mais

How can the same digital product be safer for a child in one country than in another? Our recent consultations in Latin America and the Caribbean surfaced a troubling issue: discrimination by design. Global technology companies don’t always roll out the same safety features ever…Mostrar mais

#Haiti: Chaos has deep, intertwined roots, fed by greed & impunity – both within Haiti and beyond – UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for a comprehensive approach that looks beyond security. “Those who profit from the current state of disorder are determined to see Haiti…Mostrar mais

The conduct of the war in Ukraine to date cannot be allowed to dictate its future. It is threatening an even greater disaster across the entire region – UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk stands in solidarity with civilians bearing brunt of war, urging the international community…Mostrar mais

#UnitedStates: The case of Christa Pike lays bare multiple reasons why the death penalty should be abolished. The prolonged suffering – physical and mental – arising from multiple failed execution attempts is abhorrent, and cruel. And there are key fair trial questions still unre…Mostrar mais

Longer lives are one of the greatest achievements of our time. Global life expectancy today is 8.4 years higher than it was in 1995. Longer lives have transformed how long we work, participate, make decisions and rely on public institutions. But our systems and human rights prote…Mostrar mais

Looking for reliable information on a human rights issue or country? Find trusted UN resources in one place: knowledgegateway.ohchr.org/research-guides 🌐 Human rights topics — Explore key issues, international legal standards and curated resources. 📍 Countries — Find…Mostrar mais

On #TranslationDay, explore our publications in languages from around the world. Making human rights information available across languages helps ensure that rights are understood by the people they belong to. Learn more: www.ohchr.org/en/publications

#Myanmar: @volker_turk deplores military airstrikes that reportedly kil at least 50 people at a market in Kyauktaw township in Rakhine State. The attack underlines grave plight faced by civilians in Myanmar. www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/09/my...Mostrar mais

Adolescent pregnancy is a preventable crisis. A new UN Human Rights report shows how States can prevent it by addressing the human rights failings that drive it and ensuring girls are empowered to make decisions about their future. www.ohchr.org/en/stories/2026/09/adolescen...Mostrar mais

Globally, educational attainment is now close to gender parity, but substantial gaps remain in women’s political & economic participation. Girls’ progress in education should be matched by their opportunity to participate & lead throughout society. - UN Human Rights Deputy High C…Mostrar mais

Wherever people move, communities can help ensure they are treated with dignity, kindness and respect. Amid increasingly hostile narratives about migrants, UN Human Rights in Mexico and partners used monarch butterflies to help children understand migration in human terms. Mo…Mostrar mais

#Yemen: the deepening conflict is taking an appalling toll on civilians. 32 civilians, including 15 children and three women, killed since August. UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk also insists on the immediate release of the 73 UN staff members, as well as others, arbitrarily…Mostrar mais

We track the data behind some of the biggest human rights challenges. See what the latest numbers tell us about progress on peace, justice & inclusion. "I hope to see this evidence used much more deliberately across development & peacebuilding" - UN Human Rights Deputy High Comm…Mostrar mais

As world leaders are gathering here at the @UN General Assembly in New York, UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls on them to go the extra mile for peace – the basis for human dignity and the foundation of all human progress. #UNGA

As At #UNGA gets underway, UN Deputy High Commissioner @Dabokunda asks: How do we restore trust while managing transformation? Restoring trust requires us to stand by our commitments. Managing transformation requires human rights to guide the choices we make. The six prioriti…Mostrar mais

#Venezuela: The recent Government decision to unblock a number of websites is an important step in the right direction. @volker_turk urges further steps to reopen other blocked sites & renews his previous recommendations to the authorities to halt restrictions on freedom of expr…Mostrar mais

For more than a year, UN Human Rights warned about what could happen in El Fasher. Then it happened. As the conflict in Sudan continues, so does our work to protect civilians, which includes monitoring risks and documenting violations. In El Fasher, before the final offensive,…Mostrar mais

Public safety and human rights go hand in hand. Human rights must be embedded in policing through policies, recruitment, training, leadership, oversight and daily operations. This is how trust is built and communities are better protected. www.ohchr.org/en/stories/2026/09/policing-...Mostrar mais

🏆 100% for putting young people at the heart of our work. Our Office has received the highest possible score in the UN’s 2026 Youth2030 Progress Report, placing us among just three UN entities to achieve 100%. What does that mean? We’re making sure young people have a real say…Mostrar mais

#Ukraine war: Some 1,004 cases of sexual violence were documented from 24 February 2022, when Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine began, through to the end of July 2026. 89% attributed to Russian authorities. 11% attributed to Ukrainian authorities. @volker_turk renews his cal…Mostrar mais

The pressures on civic space are changing. Our responses need to keep pace. A decade of experience points to 8 interconnected trends shaping the space for people and civil society to participate in decisions that affect their lives. More than 80% of respondents to an OHCHR surve…Mostrar mais

#Ukraine: Shocking pattern of sexual violence used against civilians and prisoners of war since the start of #Russia’s attack more than 4 years ago. “Sexual violence is a grave feature of the full-scale armed attack against Ukraine. It must stop immediately,” UN Human Rights Chi…Mostrar mais

For more than a year, UN Human Rights warned about what could happen in El Fasher. Then it happened. As the conflict in Sudan continues, so does our work to protect civilians, which includes monitoring risks and documenting violations. In El Fasher, before the final offensive,…Mostrar mais

#Türkiye: Very concerned by reports of mass arrests & detention of over 150 LGBTIQ+ individuals and human rights defenders and reports of their ill treatment in detention, and the potential impact this development could have on civic space. @volker_turk urges Turkish authorities…Mostrar mais

60 years ago, countries adopted the two International Covenants, protecting civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. From freedom of expression and equality before the law to health, education, work and an adequate standard of living, these rights shape our everyd…Mostrar mais