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UN experts condemn jail sentence against Algerian journalist and call for his release

9/16/2020

Press Releases

Algeria

Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
WG on Arbitrary Detention

Freedom of association
Freedom of opinion and expression
Human rights defenders
Arbitrary detention

E F S R C A

Execution of Iran athlete sends deeply disturbing message to protesters, say UN experts

9/14/2020

Press Releases

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Sp. Rapporteur on torture

Summary or arbitrary executions
Freedom of association
Freedom of opinion and expression
Torture and inhuman treatment

E F S R C A

Switzerland’s new “terrorism” definition sets a dangerous precedent worldwide, UN human rights experts warn

9/11/2020

Press Releases

Switzerland

Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Sp. Rapporteur on torture
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression

Terrorism
Torture and inhuman treatment
Summary or arbitrary executions
Freedom of opinion and expression
Freedom of association

E F S R C A

Turkish human rights lawyer dies after hunger strike

9/2/2020

Press Releases

Turkey

Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Sp. Rapporteur on independence of judges and lawyers
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Sp. Rapporteur on torture
Sp. Rapporteur on violence against women
WG on Arbitrary Detention

Human rights defenders
Summary or arbitrary executions
Freedom of association
Freedom of opinion and expression
Torture and inhuman treatment
Terrorism
Independence of judiciary
Violence against women
Women
Arbitrary detention

E F S R C A

UN human rights experts: Belarus must stop torturing protesters and prevent enforced disappearances

9/1/2020

Press Releases

Belarus

Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus
Sp. Rapporteur on torture
WG on Disappearances
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
WG on Arbitrary Detention

Torture and inhuman treatment
Enforced or involuntary disappearances
Freedom of opinion and expression
Freedom of association
Arbitrary detention

E F S R C A

UN human rights experts call on Chile to drop criminal charges against influential feminist artistic group

8/24/2020

Press Releases

Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Sp. Rapporteur on violence against women
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

Women
Freedom of opinion and expression
Human rights defenders
Violence against women
Freedom of association

E F S R C A

Imprisoned human rights defenders in Egypt at grave risk of COVID-19, say UN human rights experts

8/24/2020

Press Releases

Egypt

Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Special Rapporteur on Minorities Issues
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
WG on Arbitrary Detention
Sp. Rapporteur on torture
Sp. Rapporteur on independence of judges and lawyers
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

Human rights defenders
Summary or arbitrary executions
Freedom of opinion and expression
Terrorism
Minorities
Freedom of association
Arbitrary detention
Torture and inhuman treatment
Independence of judiciary
Religious intolerance

E F S R C A

Governments must do more to support victims of violence

8/21/2020

Statements/Messages
Press Releases

Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on Minorities Issues
Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls
Sp. Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity

Religious intolerance
Minorities
Women
Freedom of opinion and expression
Racism and racial discrimination
Summary or arbitrary executions
Sexual orientation and gender identity

E F S R C A

Jordan: UN experts call for release of labour union officials from detention, lifting of gag orders

8/19/2020

Press Releases

Jordan

WG on Arbitrary Detention
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

Freedom of association
Freedom of opinion and expression
Arbitrary detention

E F S R C A

UN experts call on Afghanistan to prevent further killings of human rights defenders

8/14/2020

Press Releases

Afghanistan

Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Sp. Rapporteur on freedom of expression
Sp. Rapporteur on summary executions
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

Human rights defenders
Freedom of opinion and expression
Summary or arbitrary executions
Freedom of association

E F S R C A

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