Director-General of UNESCO Voices Alarm At Continuing Abuse Against Journalists in Syria

The Director-General of UNESCO has voiced alarm at continuing abuse against journalists in Syria calling on the authorities to respect human right, including the basic rights of freedom of expression.

International Relations And Cooperation Deputy Minister Says Focus on Humanitarian Law

The protection of civilians, including children in armed conflict countries, must remain a priority of the United Nations system, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim.

UN Human Rights Office Urges Malawian Government to Set Up a Transparent Investigation Into Abuse Allegations

The United Nations human rights office has urged the Malawian government to set up a transparent investigation into allegations that its security forces committed grave human rights violations when they clashed with protesters last week, a UN press release...

Zimbabwe Needs a Clear Roadmap Before Holding Free And Fair Elections

Zimbabwe can only hold free and fair elections after the completion of a clear roadmap being spearheaded by South African mediators, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said Sunday.

United Kingdom Demonstrates Progress on Eliminating Discrimination Against Women

Key government achievements in advancing gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women have been highlighted in a new report to the United Nations today.

United Nations Claims Chittagong Rights Violations Continue

The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord has yet to be fully implemented, with human rights violations continuing more than a decade after it was signed in December 1997 says the UN.

Decision to Appoint Human Rights Monitor ‘Political’ Claims Iran

Iran has labeled “political” the decision of the top U.N. human rights body to appoint an investigator to monitor human rights abuses in that country. A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry said Friday the decision is “unjust,...

UN Human Rights Office Concerned About the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Bahrain

The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed great concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Bahrain. It says it is receiving reports of more people who have gone missing, been killed and subjected to intimidation and harassment.

Commission for Gender Equality Calls on South Africa to Honor Human Rights

As the country commemorates Human Rights Day, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called on South Africans to honor the milestones achieved since the dawn of the democratic era.