violence against women | Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion

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...

REPORT: Gendered Disinformation and Freedom of Expression

Oct 3, 2023 | Reports, Top-line

Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s new report to the UN General Assembly explores the negative impact of gendered disinformation, especially on women and gender nonconforming persons, and its implications for the right to freedom of expression. She seeks to clarify the...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Nov 25, 2021 | Statements

GENEVA (24 November 2021) – Women and girls everywhere continue to be subjected to multiple forms of gender-based violence, including femicide, online violence and domestic violence, UN and regional experts* said today. They call on States to exercise due...