Dec 30, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line
30 December 2024, GENEVA – Israel must face the consequences of its campaign to undermine the legal framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, a group of independent human rights experts* said today, as the full-scale armed assault on Gaza and...
Nov 26, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line
26 November 2024, GENEVA – UN human rights’ experts today urged full compliance with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and against Hamas...
Oct 23, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line
Statement by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Third Committee of the General Assembly 17 October 2024 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by...
Oct 18, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line
18 October 2024, NEW YORK – Deadly attacks on journalists in Gaza and double standards and discrimination against those advocating for Palestinian rights have created a global crisis of freedom of expression, a UN expert said yesterday. Presenting her report to the...
Oct 15, 2024 | Reports, Top-line
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression examines the impact of the conflict in Gaza on freedom of expression globally. She highlights attacks on journalists and media restrictions,...
