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Report: COVID-19 increasing risk to migrant rights in Libya

A new report by UN Human rights looks at the threats to migrants’ human rights in Libya, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Conference should strengthen protection for environmental human rights defenders, Bachelet says

At the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress, the High Commissioner said that States must "step up and protect the human rights defenders who work for our shared future and well-being"
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Rights are the key to human security, High Commissioner says

At a keynote speech to the Alpbach Forum in Austria, Michelle Bachelet pointed to specific human rights steps that strengthen a broad and people-centred vision of human security.
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International Day for People of African Descent celebrated for the first time

“On this first International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate their extraordinary cultural richness and diversity and pay tribute to the enormous contribution they have made to the development of our societies throughout history,” the High Commissioner said to an event in Costa Rica. “Today, and every day of our lives,” the High Commissioner stressed, “we must stand against racism.”
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Iran: Halt execution Experts appeal to Iran to halt imminent execution of Iranian Kurdish prisoner Heidar Ghorbani and repeal his death sentence amid serious concerns that he did not receive a fair trial and was tortured during pre-trial detention.

Afghanistan: Media protection Experts call on all States to provide urgent protection to Afghan journalists and media workers who fear for their lives and are seeking safety abroad.

Libya Fact Finding Mission visits Libya The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya visited Tripoli and had high-level talks with Libyan governmental and judicial authorities

Cambodia A 17-year-old boy with autism – the son of human rights activists – held in pre-trial detention for more than two months should be released immediately, say UN experts.

Malawi death penalty Concerns over the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal's decision allowing judges to resume imposing the death penalty.

Afghan authorities must prohibit torture UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture calls on Afghan authorities to prohibit torture in any circumstances

Women and girls in Afghanistan Two UN committees call on the Taliban to honour their pledge to protect Afghan women and girls and respect their human rights

Afghanistan situation We call on the international community to extend all possible support to those in Afghanistan who may be at imminent risk, and we call on the Taliban to demonstrate through their actions that the fears for the safety of so many people are addressed.

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Afghanistan conflict Bachelet urges parties to the conflict to stop fighting to prevent more bloodshed

Syria: Daraa civilians Escalation in hostilities between Government forces and armed groups in and around the southern city of Daraa underscores the ongoing plight of civilians, who are in effect under siege there.

Beirut blasts A year on from the devastating explosions in Beirut, Bachelet stresses the urgent need for the Lebanese Government to ensure a transparent, effective, thorough and impartial investigation into what happened and to hold those responsible accountable.

Torture in Iraq Bachelet states that implementation of laws are key to end torture in detention in Iraq

Iran water protests Bachelet calls on the Iranian authorities to concentrate on taking urgent action to address the chronic water shortage in the province of Khuzestan, rather than using excessive force and widespread arrests to crush the protests about the situation.

Use of spyware Revelations regarding the apparent widespread use of the Pegasus software to spy on journalists and others are extremely alarming

Eswatini unrest We are concerned at the potential for further unrest in Eswatini following recent protests. We urge accountability, and for the Government to open up a longer-term dialogue to air and address the public concerns.

Ramallah protests Bachelet urges Palestinian authorities to ensure the safety of protesters ahead of further demonstrations in Ramallah, following the violent suppression of protests by Palestinian security forces, both uniformed and plain-clothed, and other armed individuals.

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Montenegro visit UN Special Rapporteur on sale and sexual exploitation of children will conduct official visit to Montenegro from 8 to 16 September.

Minorities Forum Asia Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on conflict prevention and protection of human rights of minorities will take place on 7 and 8 September.

European Union The EU has the chance to set world standards by protecting people who risk their lives defending human rights all along supply chains in business, say UN experts.

Afghanistan: Media protection Experts call on all States to provide urgent protection to Afghan journalists and media workers who fear for their lives and are seeking safety abroad.

Cambodia A 17-year-old boy with autism – the son of human rights activists – held in pre-trial detention for more than two months should be released immediately, say UN experts.

Russia UN expert calls on Russia to free human rights defender Semyon Simonov and stop criminalising human rights defenders for legitimate work

Cambodia UN experts slam conviction of trade union leader and systematic crackdown on people who stand up for human rights.

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HRCAC concludes its 26th session The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee held its 26th session in a hybrid manner in Geneva, Switzerland, this week from 16 to 20 August.

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

Singapore Singapore’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review on 12 May

Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 22 January 2021

Nauru Nauru’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 22 January 2021.

Georgia Georgia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 21 January 2021

Rwanda Rwanda’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

Myanmar Myanmar’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

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CRC to review Czech Republic, Poland, Eswatini and Switzerland CRC will hold its upcoming session from 6 to 24 September to review the Czech Republic, Poland, Eswatini and Switzerland.

Afghan authorities must prohibit torture UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture calls on Afghan authorities to prohibit torture in any circumstances

CERD’s country review: Lebanon and Netherlands The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has issued its findings on Lebanon and Netherlands.

Women and girls in Afghanistan Two UN committees call on the Taliban to honour their pledge to protect Afghan women and girls and respect their human rights

Enforced disappearances To mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, UN experts say it’s urgent to address economic, social and cultural rights of victims.

Trials of former Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón trials were arbitrary and failed to comply with principles of judicial independence and impartiality – Human Rights Committee

Disability Rights Committee to review France and Djibouti CRPD will review France and Djibouti during its latest session

Human Rights Committee’s findings on Togo Human Rights Committee has issued its findings on Togo, the State party which it examined during its latest session.

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Environment defenders Conference should strengthen protection for environmental human rights defenders, Bachelet says at the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress, the High Commissioner said that States must "step up and protect the human rights defenders who work for our shared future and well-being"

Biodiversity framework The High Commissioner pointed to the need to further improve the first draft of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, to emphasise a human rights-based approach

People of African Descent International Day for People of African Descent celebrated for the first time

Human security At a keynote speech to the Alpbach Forum in Austria, Michelle Bachelet pointed to specific human rights steps that strengthen a broad and people-centred vision of human security.

Afghanistan At a special session of the Human Rights Council, the High Commissioner said inclusive dialogue and action to uphold women's rights – specifically, girls' right to education – will be essential to building confidence

Human rights education Speaking to members of a training course in human rights education, the High Commissioner pointed out that by fostering inclusion and participation, promoting solidarity and preventing violence and conflict, human rights education is "a powerful investment in building a just, peaceful and equitable future".

Memorial ceremony Protecting the rights of people means that we step up when there is danger, the High Commissioner told staff assembled in memory of fallen colleagues. "We honour their legacy by living up to their example and continuing their work"

LGBTI rights Addressing the Copenhagen Human Rights Forum, the High Commissioner reinstated her commitment to building a world where all LGBTI people are included, free and equal.

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