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UN human rights council

September 17, 2018

Call for Jeremy Hunt to show human rights leadership on Myanmar visit

Amnesty International says failure to show a commitment to human rights will set a dangerous precedent for the UK’s future foreign policy.
September 15, 2018

Mass human rights violations aginst Muslims in China

Human Rights Watch says with unprecedented levels of control over religious practices, the authorities have effectively outlawed Islam in the region.
December 21, 2017

UN rights expert ‘disappointed’ by Myanmar’s decision to refuse visit

The United Nations expert on the human rights situation in Myanmar has expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to deny her all access to the country and withdraw cooperation for the duration of her tenure.
September 30, 2017

International Federation of Journalists urges UN to act on Somalia

The Secretary-General of the National Union of Somali Journalists and member of the IFJ Executive Committee Omar Faruk Osman addressed the 36th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 27 September 2017. Osman highlighted the abuse of human rights in Somalia, particularly attacks on journalists, trade unions and freedom of expression.
July 25, 2016

Foreign Office reveals ‘step-change’ in Egypt approach

Foreign Office concerns over Egypt’s human rights record have led to a “step-change” in the UK’s approach to that government, according to a new FCO human rights report.
May 5, 2016

Forced labour underpins DPRK Party Congress say campaigners

The leadership of the Worker’s Party of Korea selected at the upcoming party congress should urgently address the serious rights abuses committed by the government, including forced labour connected with the congress, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 3, 2016

Egypt dismisses UN concerns for Irish student facing execution

The Egyptian authorities have dismissed concerns from UN human rights experts over an Irish juvenile who faces the death penalty in a mass trial.
March 13, 2016

Monitoring children's rights in detention

The Howard League for Penal Reform has helped to produce the first European Practical Guide dedicated to the monitoring of places of deprivation of liberty for children.
March 11, 2016

Saudi Arabia tells UN Human Rights Council it 'does not torture'

Saudi Arabia has claimed to the UN Human Rights Council that it “fights torture” and guarantees fair trials – despite the planned execution of three juveniles who were tortured into 'confessions'.
March 7, 2016

UN expert condemns executions as ‘tantamount to torture'

The United Nations’ expert on torture has condemned the use of the death penalty in countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran, saying executions are “tantamount to torture”, and barred by international law.