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Ravina Shamdasani

January 7, 2026

Venezuela’s people must be heard, says UN human rights chief

The U.S. action made “all states less safe around the world”, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the high commissioner, said.

Nicolás Maduro
June 30, 2023

UN calls on France to “address deep” issues of racism

“This is a moment for the country to seriously address the deep issues of racism and discrimination in law enforcement,” she said.

France riot (Credit UK Guardian)
October 11, 2022

Russian attacks on Ukraine could be war crimes: UN

The UN Human Rights Office in Geneva on Tuesday said the spate of Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine could be classified as war crimes.

Damaged Ukrainian City
June 11, 2022

UN urges Brazil to step up search for missing journalist, rights activist

The duo were last seen on Sunday travelling in a boat on the Itaquaí River, reportedly to conduct interviews with indigenous communities.

Ravina Shamdasani
June 11, 2022

UN condemns sentencing of Ukraine foreign fighters to death

The three men – Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, and Moroccan Saaudun Brahim – were captured while fighting for Ukraine.

Ravina Shamdasani