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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
