OHCHR

The 52 year occupation has been characterised by a strong sense of impunity on the part of the occupying power, says UN expert.

Belgium must recognise the violence and injustice of its colonial past in order to tackle the root causes of present-day racism faced by people of African descent, says a group of UN human rights experts at the end of a visit to the country. 

UN experts call on UK Government to refrain from applying security and terrorism-related legislation to prosecute peaceful political protesters and critics of State policy who are engaged in non-violent expression, protest and political advocacy.

In the face of attempts to dehumanise and demonise communities, we must stand up to defend human rights, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.