UN Special Procedures

The Special Procedures of @UN_HRC are human rights experts independent from any govt or organisation, serving in their individual capacity. #StandUp4HumanRights

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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.

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Fragmented regulatory framework poses privacy risks to data subjects and barriers to legitimate trade due to lack of coherence, accessibility and effectiveness, says expert, @anaBrianN. “Important to promote dialogue between regional systems."

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Unilateral sanctions eroding multilateral cooperation and weakening intl. institutions entrusted with accountability & justice, warns expert, Zaina Jallad. “These sanctions aim to intimidate, dismantle justice architecture & create a chilling effect.”

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The right to health is not merely an aspiration, but a legally protected right that must be accompanied by effective remedies, says UN expert. "When remedies are available, rights become meaningful; when accountability exists, obligations become real."

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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.”

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#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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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#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.”

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#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.”

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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.

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#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.

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#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”

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#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.

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@IESOGI calls for greater efforts to include LGBT persons in humanitarian responses, warning they risk being left behind. “Equitable partnerships with LGBT community organisations ensure they have the resources needed to fulfill their work.”

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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."

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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