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10 July 2025

Human Rights Committee Holds Emergency Meeting with States Parties as the United Nations’ Financial Crisis Threatens its Survival

The Human Rights Committee today held an emergency meeting with States parties to discuss the financial challenges of the United Nations and the Committee’s future.Committee Chairperson Changrok Soh, in opening remarks, said the Committee’s ability to fulfil its mandate was under serious threat.…

08 July 2025

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In Dialogue with Viet Nam, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend the Strengthened Human Rights Framework, Raise Issues Concerning Discrimination and Reports of Media Repression

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Viet Nam on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Committee Experts commended steps Viet Nam had taken to strengthen its legal…

04 July 2025

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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Closes Ninety-First Session in Geneva

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today closed its ninety-first session after adopting concluding observations regarding reports on implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women submitted by Afghanistan, Botswana…

04 July 2025

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In Dialogue with Haiti, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Efforts to Establish a New Constitution, Raise Questions on Measures to Combat Gang-Related Gender-Based Violence and Lynchings

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Haiti on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights . Committee Experts appreciated the referendum to establish a new national Constitution, while raising…

03 July 2025

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In Dialogue with Spain, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures Making Abortion More Accessible, Ask about Accountability for Past Rights Violations and Overcrowding in Migrant Reception Centres

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Spain on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Committee Experts commended revisions to the State’s abortion law promoting increased…

02 July 2025

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In Dialogue with Latvia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Law Granting Latvian Citizenship to Non-Citizen Children, Raise Questions on Hate Crimes and Access to Elections for Minorities and Non-Citizens

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Latvia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Committee Experts welcomed the adoption of the 2019 law which granted Latvian citizenship…

01 July 2025

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In Dialogue with North Macedonia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Anti-Discrimination Measures, Raise Concerns about Reports of Excessive Use of Force by Border Officials and Attacks on Journalists

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of North Macedonia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State’s efforts to address discrimination,…

27 June 2025

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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Botswana for Ratifying the Maputo Protocol, Raise Concerns about Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Political Representation

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Botswana on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, with Committee Experts praising the State…

27 June 2025

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Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Guinea-Bissau’s Law Regulating the Judiciary, Raise Questions on the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Allegations of Torture by Law Enforcement

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Guinea-Bissau on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming the adoption of a law which regulated the registry of the judiciary…

26 June 2025

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In Dialogue with Chad, Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend the 2023 Constitution, Ask about Low Birth Registration Rates and Harmful Cultural Practices

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Chad on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, with Committee Experts welcoming the…

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Human Rights Committee Holds Emergency Meeting with States Parties as the United Nations’ Financial Crisis Threatens its Survival

In Dialogue with Viet Nam, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend the Strengthened Human Rights Framework, Raise Issues Concerning Discrimination and Reports of Media Repression

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Closes Ninety-First Session in Geneva

In Dialogue with Haiti, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Efforts to Establish a New Constitution, Raise Questions on Measures to Combat Gang-Related Gender-Based Violence and Lynchings

In Dialogue with Spain, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures Making Abortion More Accessible, Ask about Accountability for Past Rights Violations and Overcrowding in Migrant Reception Centres

In Dialogue with Latvia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Law Granting Latvian Citizenship to Non-Citizen Children, Raise Questions on Hate Crimes and Access to Elections for Minorities and Non-Citizens

In Dialogue with North Macedonia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Anti-Discrimination Measures, Raise Concerns about Reports of Excessive Use of Force by Border Officials and Attacks on Journalists

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Botswana for Ratifying the Maputo Protocol, Raise Concerns about Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Political Representation

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Guinea-Bissau’s Law Regulating the Judiciary, Raise Questions on the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation and Allegations of Torture by Law Enforcement

In Dialogue with Chad, Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend the 2023 Constitution, Ask about Low Birth Registration Rates and Harmful Cultural Practices