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Iran: Experts alarmed at systematic targeting of Baha’i women

Dec 23, 2024 | News, Reports, Top-line

23 December 2024, GENEVA  – Independent human rights experts* today expressed serious concern at what appears to be an increase in systematic targeting of women belonging to the Baha’i religious minority throughout the country. The experts said that Baha’i women were...

Syria: Experts advocate for sovereignty, democratic reconstruction and respect for human rights

Dec 20, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line

20 December 2024, GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today called for unified support for Syria in its critical transition following the fall of the Assad regime. “This represents a watershed moment in the region’s history, offering an opportunity...

Sudan: Experts call for immediate support for survivors of gender-based violence and an end to targeting of women first responders and human rights defenders

Aug 30, 2024 | News, Top-line

30 August 2024, GENEVA – UN experts* warned today of the devastating lack of adequate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan, including sexual and reproductive health care and psychosocial care, alongside the targeting of human rights...

Gendered disinformation: new frontiers of gender based violence

Dec 6, 2023 | Opinion, Top-line

Gendered discrimination is a problem worldwide and is only getting worse, often targeting women who are public figures and/or from marginalized communities. These attacks often blur the line between online and offline consequences, and need to be addressed, writes UN...

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

Nov 24, 2023 | Statements

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...
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