Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Private equity and asset management firms have converted homes into financial instruments and investments, say UN experts.

Israel’s exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory for its own use is in direct violation of its legal responsibilities as an occupying power, says UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk.

The law affects traditional communities who have passed down land for generations, and revenues from resource extraction are going to the army and its allies.

States cannot put themselves forward as human rights leaders while leaving increasing numbers to live and die on their streets, says UN human rights expert.