Justice systems at front line of climate crisis must be fit for purpose: UN expert @SRjudgeslawyers. “These systems are undermined, disregarded, or subject to improper influence, threats or attacks. I call on them to rise to the challenge.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#EU states must not send Afghans back to danger, warn UN experts, recalling the bloc’s obligations to comply with international human rights law & the principle of non-refoulement. “The human rights situation in Afghanistan remains dire.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Militarised responses to the so-called ‘narco-terrorism’ have seriously violated human rights, says UN expert @profbensaul. “States must reject ‘war on narco-terrorism’ & strengthen legal frameworks to combat organised crime & drug trafficking networks.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Reconstruction can end displacement or deepen it, says UN expert @PaulaGaviriaB. “Reconstruction is never neutral. Who decides, who pays and who benefits will determine whether reconstruction repairs or deepens the harm done to displaced communities.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

UN expert urges States to address hidden tragedy of unlawful deaths of older persons globally. “We are failing older persons. States must step up and take actions to prevent unlawful deaths of older persons and properly investigate them when they occur.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#Brazil: META must protect political expression & guarantee effective remedy during elections: UN experts. “Online platforms are key actors in democratic debate. Preventing people from speaking or reaching audiences affects who is heard.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#Serbia: UN experts alarmed by media freedom and shrinking civic space ahead of elections. “Independent journalism essential to democratic elections. Voters must have access to diverse sources of information & journalists must be able to report freely.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Many returned to #NorthKorea from #China remain unaccounted for, say UN experts, calling on authorities to respect principle of non-refoulement and ensure access to fair and effective procedures for assessing their protection needs. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#Chile: UN experts appalled by celebrations at former torture and disappearance site, Colonia Dignidad. Call on authorities to take the necessary measures to avoid revictimisation and preserve relevant evidence. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#India: UN experts alarmed by heavy-handed police response to peaceful youth-led demonstrations. “Despite the non-violent nature of the assemblies, law enforcement has deployed force against unarmed students” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#Palestinian farmers face renewed threats to livelihoods, cultural rights, food security and sovereignty as olive harvest gets underway. UN experts urge #Israel to guarantee their protection and safe access to their land. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Cities have potential to lift millions out of poverty, but current patterns of urban development too often deepen inequality, exclusion & #humanrights violations warns @srpoverty. “Cities are human made. The type of urbanisation pursued is a choice." ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Expert @BernardDuhaime calls for #humanrights-based oversight of technology companies operating in transitional justice settings. “Companies must recognise transitional settings as distinct category of high-risk contexts warranting heightened diligence.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Women’s international solidarity vital for #humanrights, equality and peace, says expert, Cecilia Bailliet. “States should recognise, support and learn from women’s efforts, rather than allowing shrinking civic space and discrimination to undermine them.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

UN expert @ginastar urges end to youth repression, demands binding power-sharing for Gen-Z activists. Calls for binding power-sharing, decriminalisation, accountability and reparations for human rights violations and an end to paternalistic barriers. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Many forms of dispossession driving record concentration of ownership to land and water worldwide warn @UN_WGPeasants . Call for agrarian reform that goes beyond land titles to recognise customary and collective tenure. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#TheGambia: UN expert welcomes achievements in confronting legacy of unlawful killings. Calls for justice and reparations for victims, long-term assistance in forensic archaeology, anthropology, pathology, genetics and other specialties. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Use of starvation as a weapon of war creates unprecedented moral challenge for the world, says UN Special Rapporteur on right to food. “So far the world has met this challenge with an alarming lack of accountability and impunity.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Ahead of #COP17, UN experts urge States to speed up implementation of biodiversity framework targets & centre #humanrights, warning this should be a priority for States, businesses and UN entities. ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…

#Colombia: UN experts welcome landmark corporate accountability decision, call for victim-centred reparations. “Represents significant step for truth, justice and accountability regarding impacts of corporate activities in conflict-affected contexts.” ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…