@UN Human Rights Southern Africa

Official account of @UNHumanRights Regional Office for Southern Africa #StandUp4HumanRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

. @ohchr_sa Congratulates Judge Navi Pillay, former @UNHumanRights High Commissioner, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Judge Pillay reflects on the fight against racism, equality & human dignity in this recent conversation with Reg Rep Abigail Noko. #StandUp4HumanRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

At @DOJCD_ZA's #AccessToJusticeConference2026,
@ohchr_sa Reg Rep Abigail Noko called for a human rights-based approach to GBV-F justice that centres victims & survivors & confronts the wider ecosystem of discrimination, inequality & injustice. The real test is in implementation.

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

PANEL 4: VICTIM AND PEOPLE CENTRED JUSTICE: VICTIM SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FROM REPORTING TO RECOVERY IN GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE: TRAUMA INFORMED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS

This Panel was Moderated by Ms Abigail Noko
Regional Representative of South Africa- Office of the UN Commission of Human Rights

Panelist include
• Hon, Ms Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, MP – Deputy Minister of Women,Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
• Adv Brenda Madumise-Pajibo –Director Wise 4 Afrika
• Ms Linda Naidoo – Project ManagerSupport Senior Officer at UNODC
• Ms Nancy Bernadette Makulu Mutombo – Fonds National de Reparation des Victmes (FONAREV)
• Prof Rachel Jewkes Executive Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council Protection Orders and Enforcement
#AccessToJusticeConference2026 #AccessToJusticeForAll #GovZAUpdates

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

@ohchr_sa Cette semaine aux #Comores 🇰🇲 nous avons appuyé avec @UNICEFComores le lancement du rapportage simplifié au Comité des droits de l'enfant. Échanges avec Gouvernement, ONU et société civile : ratification des Pactes relatifs aux droits humains et appui à la CNDHL.

[UNICEF Comores @UNICEFComores]

Ensemble, renforçons nos engagements pour les droits de chaque enfant aux Comores 🤝

Ce 10 novembre, avec l’appui de l’UNICEF, le Ministère de la Justice, des Affaires islamiques et de la Fonction publique, à travers la Délégation générale aux droits de l’Homme, a lancé le processus d’élaboration du rapport périodique simplifié de l’Union des Comores sur la mise en œuvre de la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant.

De la santé à l’éducation, en passant par la nutrition, la protection contre les violences, l’inclusion et la justice adaptée aux enfants, tous les secteurs ont un rôle à jouer.

Ensemble, transformons nos engagements en actions concrètes pour faire progresser durablement les droits de chaque enfant aux Comores 💙

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

At @DOJCD_ZA’s #AccessToJusticeConference2026, @ohchr_sa Reg Rep Abigail Noko called for a human rights-based approach to GBV-F justice that centres victims & survivors & confronts the wider ecosystem of discrimination, inequality & injustice. The real test is in implementation.

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

.@UN_HRC appoints Tshepo Madlingozi of 🇿🇦as Chair of Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement
#StandUp4HumanRights

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

The President of the @UN Human Rights Council, Sidharto R. Suryodipuro, has appointed Tshepo Madlingozi to serve as Chair of the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER).

Info ➔https://t.co/NJ2nr5Ham5

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

🇸🇿 #Eswatini’s human rights record will be reviewed by the #UNHRC's Universal Periodic Review #UPR Working Group on 6 Nov 2026. The review will assess progress on previous recommendations & recent human rights developments. Watch live: https://t.co/4aYUdRn1gi
#StandUp4HumanRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

🇦🇴The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women #CEDAW urged Angola to tackle adolescent pregnancy & expand women's access to finance, technology & economic opportunities. Findings here: https://t.co/P4NvUopfPL

@angola_Mirex
@AngolaOnu
@unwomenafrica

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

Join the UN Human Rights Committee and the UN Committee on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights as they mark the 60th anniversary of the two landmark human rights treaties: #ICCPR & #ICESCR.
🗓️ 6 Nov 2026
🕒 3:00-5:30 PM EST
🎥 Live https://t.co/nZb9LYyTV3

https://t.co/OnaD8u9pZN

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will review 🇸🇿 Eswatini, 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 🇲🇽 Mexico & 🇦🇹 Austria during its upcoming session from 2–13 Nov 2026.

They will also discuss the application of #ICESCR in situations of armed conflicts.

https://t.co/a36pjM3v7u

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

Dep Min @DWYPD_ZA @msletsike challenged youth focal points to move beyond policy into action. "Treat young people as co-authors of the solutions we want. Return to your institutions, identify a barrier facing youth, and remove it."
#StandUp4HumanRights
#YouthRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

"Young people have always been at the forefront of change." @ohchr_sa Dep Reg Rep Anganile Mwenifumbo reflected on the legacy of the Soweto Uprising, urging institutions to create meaningful spaces for youth participation and leadership.
#StandUp4HumanRights
#YouthRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

Young people are not just beneficiaries of development, they are rights-holders & agents of change. @ohchr_sa & @DWYPD_ZA have convened youth focal points 🇿🇦 to strengthen knowledge of human rights & engagement with human rights mechanisms.
#StandUp4HumanRights
#YouthRights

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

Colour-based discrimination inflicting devastating consequences on lives of persons with albinism globally, warns expert @UnAlbinism. Calls for reform & policy changes to ensure systemwide response to psychosocial impact, its root causes & manifestations.

https://t.co/v4SBduw8gM

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

🇺🇳From multilateralism & peacebuilding to gender equality & sustainable development, the dialogue reaffirmed the value of collective action in addressing global challenges & delivering on our shared commitments. 🇿🇦
#StandUp4HumanRights

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

A powerful exchange of ideas at today's 🇺🇳UN Day commemoration & leadership dialogue at @DIRCO_ZA with @UNinSouthAfrica. Discussions highlighted the importance of restoring trust, advancing equality & ensuring a UN that delivers for everyone, everywhere. #StandUp4HumanRights🌍🇿🇦

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

The idea of all nations coming together to protect people from war and injustice is radical. And it works.

On this @UN Day, let's remember all the lives saved and improved through multilateralism – and all those who still need our support.

Let us not give up on that idea.

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

The second part of the 26th session of the @UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) takes place at @UNGeneva on 20-21 October 2026.

INFO ➔https://t.co/BKX0jt1NuW

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (#CEDAW) will review 🇰🇿Kazakhstan, 🇨🇰 Cook Islands, 🇰🇪Kenya, 🇲🇩the Republic of Moldova, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇹🇬Togo, 🇦🇴Angola, and 🇨🇻Cabo Verde during its upcoming session from 5 to 30 Oct 2026.

https://t.co/WdCriQajHO

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

🔴 The @UN General Assembly has elected 15 members to the Human Rights Council for 2027–2029:

Brazil
Burundi
Dominican Republic
Germany
Ghana
Ireland
Japan
Jordan
Kuwait
Nepal
Nigeria
Republic of Moldova
Ukraine
Uruguay
Zambia

The three-year term begins on 1 January 2027.

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

@ohchr_sa congratulates Judge Navi Pillay, former @UNHumanRights High Commissioner, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Her lifelong commitment to justice & human rights inspires us all. #StandUp4HumanRights 🇿🇦

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk’s reaction to #NobelPeacePrize award for former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay https://t.co/QKPJVLdmcm