Report Reveals Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka
The report highlights continuing trends toward militarization and ethno-religious nationalism that undermine democratic institutions. In a new report for the…
Human Rights Defenders Face Threats At Belarus Border: UN Experts
Armed soldiers reportedly harassed journalists covering the arrival of migrants and asylum seekers. UN human rights experts* have said that…
Corruption Causes Poverty and Abuse of Human Rights: Michelle Bachelet
Corruption weakens state institutions and undermines the rule of law and the functioning of the criminal justice systems. Corruption and…
Protect Human Rights in Troubled Burkina Faso: Michelle Bachelet
During the High Commissioner’s visit, she observed mounting frustration and impatience with the deteriorating security situation in Burkina Faso. The…
UN Experts Condemn Human Rights Violations at Guantanamo Bay
The experts called on the U.S. Government to close the site, return detainees home or to safe third countries. On…
Michelle Bachelet to Address Human Rights Issues in Burkina Faso and Niger
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is on a seven-day official mission to Burkina Faso and Niger,…