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

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: “No person should be above the reach of the law,' say UN experts Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls & Mama Fatima Singhateh calling for justice in ’s case of sexual exploitation of underage girls and urging global pre-emptive responses.

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#EpsteinFiles: “No person should be above the reach of the law,' say UN experts @UNSRVAW & @MamaFatimaS calling for justice in #JeffreyEpstein’s case of sexual exploitation of underage girls and urging global pre-emptive responses. ow.ly/Fj5g50Qsyzq
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Have your say! UN expert Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert wants your input. Send your contribution in preparation for her upcoming visit to 🇵🇪 and her report on the human rights situation of older persons in the country.

📅 Deadline: 15 February 2024.

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UN experts concerned about trial of 84 civil society activists in the who face dubious terrorism charges that could lead to the death penalty/lengthy prison sentences. Urgent call to align counter-terrorism laws with int'l standards.

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UN experts concerned about trial of 84 civil society activists in the #UnitedArabEmirates who face dubious terrorism charges that could lead to the death penalty/lengthy prison sentences. Urgent call to align counter-terrorism laws with int'l standards. ow.ly/zhst50Qsx5T
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UN expert @Srjudgeslawyers is concerned by 's five-year delay in appointing the General Council of the Judiciary.

“This caused a significant delay in appointing judges across the country, hindering the entire Spanish judiciary,” the expert warns.

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UN expert @Srjudgeslawyers is concerned by #Spain's five-year delay in appointing the General Council of the Judiciary. “This caused a significant delay in appointing judges across the country, hindering the entire Spanish judiciary,” the expert warns. ohchr.org/es/press-relea…
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: UN experts call on France to take urgent measures to protect children from sexual abuse within families. Experts emphasise the need to address discrimination & violence faced by mothers who try to protect their children from sexual predation.

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#France: UN experts call on France to take urgent measures to protect children from sexual abuse within families. Experts emphasise the need to address discrimination & violence faced by mothers who try to protect their children from sexual predation. ow.ly/bXoH50QssZw
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🇵🇭 : UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, will conduct an official visit to the country from 23 January to 2 February 2024.

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🇵🇭 #Philippines: UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, @Irenekhan, will conduct an official visit to the country from 23 January to 2 February 2024. ow.ly/Z7TL50Qs0EL
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UN expert in Radhouane Nouicer deplores the grim rights situation in the country as the brutal armed conflict enters its 10th month, urges immediate end to the violence.

“Every day yields new accounts of human suffering, destruction & displacement” ow.ly/QkIm50QrQLj

UN expert in #Sudan Radhouane Nouicer deplores the grim rights situation in the country as the brutal armed conflict enters its 10th month, urges immediate end to the violence. “Every day yields new accounts of human suffering, destruction & displacement” ow.ly/QkIm50QrQLj
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UN experts warn Gazans now constitute 80% of those facing famine worldwide, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment & siege.

is destroying & blocking access to farmlands and the sea & using food as a weapon against the people.”

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UN experts warn Gazans now constitute 80% of those facing famine worldwide, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment & siege. “#Israel is destroying & blocking access to farmlands and the sea & using food as a weapon against the #Palestinian people.” #Gaza ow.ly/iN0y50QrkM3
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: UN experts welcome landmark ruling to uphold the 20-year prison sentence of former President Desiré Delano Bouterse, for the torture and extrajudicial execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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#Suriname: UN experts welcome landmark ruling to uphold the 20-year prison sentence of former President Desiré Delano Bouterse, for the torture and extrajudicial execution of 15 political opponents in 1982. ow.ly/CBty50QrbzZ
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UN experts welcome the start of hearings at into the case by alleging that is committing acts of genocide against the people.

Experts urge parties to respect & implement any decision the Court may take.

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UN experts welcome the start of hearings at #ICJ into the case by #SouthAfrica alleging that #Israel is committing acts of genocide against the #Palestinian people. Experts urge parties to respect & implement any decision the Court may take. ow.ly/TWR950QpYIV
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UN experts Prof Ben Saul - UN SR Human Rights & Counterterror & Morris Tidball-Binz condemn ’s alleged extraterritorial use of lethal drones last week in , which would amount to extrajudicial killings and crimes of murder.

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UN experts @profbensaul & Morris Tidball-Binz condemn #Israel’s alleged extraterritorial use of lethal drones last week in #Lebanon, which would amount to extrajudicial killings and crimes of murder. ow.ly/McWl50QpeWO
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: UN experts Alice J Edwards UN Special Rapporteur Torture & Morris Tidball-Binz demand accountability for the victims of sexual torture, unlawful killings & the multitude of alleged crimes committed against civilians in the 7 October attacks. ow.ly/kanh50QoOyG

#Israel: UN experts @DrAliceJEdwards & Morris Tidball-Binz demand accountability for the victims of sexual torture, unlawful killings & the multitude of alleged crimes committed against civilians in the 7 October attacks. ow.ly/kanh50QoOyG
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: UN expert JAVAID REHMAN strongly condemns attack on memorial ceremony in - “Those responsible for the deadly attacks on Wednesday that killed over 100 people must be held accountable.”

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#Iran: UN expert @JavaidRehman strongly condemns attack on memorial ceremony in #Kerman - “Those responsible for the deadly attacks on Wednesday that killed over 100 people must be held accountable.” ow.ly/uXXf50Qo5tp
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Have your say! UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants wants your input!
Take part in his first thematic report on ‘revisiting migrants’ contributions from a human rights-based approach’

📅 Deadline: 28 February 2024
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: UN experts express alarm over the imminent execution by nitrogen hypoxia of Kenneth Eugene Smith, warning it could violate the prohibition on & other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment.
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#USA: UN experts express alarm over the imminent execution by nitrogen hypoxia of Kenneth Eugene Smith, warning it could violate the prohibition on #torture & other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment. ➡️ ow.ly/j9ey50Qnkx8
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: UN expert Mariana Katzarova denounces use of the legal system to clamp down freedom of expression, calling for the immediate release of poets Artyom Kamardin & Yegor Shtovba who were jailed on 28 December for reciting poems against the war.
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#Russia: UN expert @KatzarovaM denounces use of the legal system to clamp down freedom of expression, calling for the immediate release of poets Artyom Kamardin & Yegor Shtovba who were jailed on 28 December for reciting poems against the #Ukraine war. ow.ly/AGmE50Qn8QH
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: Proposed amendments to the law on the protection of persons w/ mental health disabilities would have a negative impact on the rights of affected persons, incl. children. UN expert Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng urges the Govt. to comply w/ human rights law ➡️ ow.ly/HUpL50Qn3mL

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Have your say! UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity Graeme Reid wants your input.

📅 Send your contribution to his report by 31 January 2024.

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UN experts say the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development ( ) and its members’ Two-Pillar Solution approach could undermine the global taxation system regarding human rights obligations 👉 ow.ly/zK6J50QmhxU

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: UN experts shared comments on the impact of legislative decrees on the human rights of migrants, especially in relation to compliance w/ principles of non-refoulement, non-discrimination & non-criminalisation.

Read the UN experts’ letter 👉 ow.ly/Eul050Qm8Fj

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