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Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge
15 September 2023
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A bird's eye view of the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia must immediately revoke the death sentence handed down to Mohammed Al Ghamdi for posting critical views online, as the crackdown on freedom of expression in the country continues to escalate, independent UN…
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South Sudan: Key electoral questions ‘remain unanswered’
15 September 2023
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UN peacekeepers conduct a night patrol in Bentiu, South Sudan.
As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues requires political will for compromise, the UN envoy to the country said on Friday…
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OHCHR press conference
15 September 2023
Press Conference Announcement
Impact of unilateral coercive measures on the right to health
Prof. Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
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Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Review the Netherlands in Absence of a Delegation
15 September 2023
Meeting Summaries
Ask Questions on Disappearances of Unaccompanied Minors and Lack of Access to Compensation and Asylum in Caribbean Territories
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today considered, in absence of a delegation, the…
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AFTERNOON - Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation: It is Critical to Initiate Discussions to Explore the Inclusion of the Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystems as a Crime against Humanity
14 September 2023
Meeting Summaries
Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, this afternoon told the Human Rights…
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MORNING - High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council: Sanctions that Threaten People’s Lives and Health Need to be Halted
14 September 2023
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Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence
The Human Rights Council this morning…
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‘Thriving economies’ critical to eradicating hunger and poverty: McCain
14 September 2023
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Cindy McCain (on screen), Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), briefs the UN Security Council.
Addressing the Security Council on Thursday, the head of the World Food Programme (WFP), Cindy McCain, highlighted the growing need for humanitarian aid worldwide against…
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‘Peace begins with you’, youth activist tells UN forum
14 September 2023
UN Photo/Manuel Elías
A youth choir from Brooklyn, New York, sings at the International Day of Peace Youth Event.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call to action for countries across the world to establish peace forged through sustainable development, human rights and a healthy…
