Monday, June 29, 2026

UN human rights

March 4, 2026

Iranian schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced, aid compromised, says UN

The UN has urgently called for the protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.

Carnage in Iran
February 6, 2026

UN launches $400 million appeal for 2026

UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million appeal for 2026 as his office continues to operate “in survival mode”.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk
May 14, 2025

UN says U.S. deportations raise serious human rights concerns

OHCHR has received information from family members and lawyers regarding more than 100 Venezuelans believed to be held in CECOT.

Deportees
February 24, 2025

UN chief Guterres warns social media rollbacks fuelling violence, hate

Mr Guterres warned that without moderation, social media risked becoming an arena for heated conflicts and blatant ignorance.

António Guterres
February 19, 2025

UN warns of escalating rights violations in Sudan

The conflict has caused the world’s worst displacement crisis, with over 12 million displaced and 3.3 million fleeing across borders.

Sudan's violence and children
March 9, 2024

UN torture expert urges states to review prison management practices

The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, on Friday called on states to review prison management practices and policies to ensure compliance with human rights

United Nations
October 20, 2023

UN calls for international investigation into Gaza hospital explosion

“There is a clear need for an independent investigation.”

Explosion at a Gaza hospital
August 29, 2023

Hundreds of thousands forced into internet fraud in Asia, UN says

At least 120,000 people are believed to be affected in Myanmar alone, with 100,000 more in Cambodia.

Internet Fraudster
November 24, 2022

Iran arrests footballer for insulting World Cup team, criticising crackdown on protesters

Voria Ghafouri, who was omitted from the country’s squad for the ongoing FIFA World Cup has been a regular critic of the government of Iran even during his time with the national team.

Voria Ghafouri
November 9, 2022

UN urged to stop undignified use of African children’s images

“We must dismantle discriminatory structures and create political space for a dialogue on reparations at the international, regional, national and local levels.”

António Guterres