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Report: How climate change affects the human rights of Sahel region migrants

A new UN Human Rights report issued at the UN Climate Change Conference looks at how climate change is driving migration in the Sahel region of Africa, and the resulting human rights consequences.
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In Sudan, Bachelet calls for restoration of civilian government and democratic transition

Speaking to a Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in Sudan, the High Commissioner spoke out strongly against human rights violations since the coup of 25 October, and said she was heartened by reports that talks to restore civilian government are under way.
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Protecting indigenous peoples’ rights is a “collective fight”

“There are multiple layers of violence that indigenous people are subjected to,” says Nina Gualinga, an environment and indigenous peoples’ rights defender. “For me, it is important to hold companies and governments accountable.” Gualinga was speaking ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Tigray conflict: Report details violations and abuses

Joint investigation finds reasonable grounds to believe that all parties to the conflict in the Ethiopian region of Tigray have, to varying degrees, committed violations and abuses - some of which may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity
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Myanmar journalists Conviction and harsh sentencing of journalist Danny Fenster by a military court after a closed-door, unfair trial is emblematic of the wider plight of journalists in Myanmar since the 1 February military coup, Bachelet says.

Sudan Demonstrations Ahead of the protests planned to take place across Sudan tomorrow, we call on military leaders to ensure that the Sudanese people’s rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are fully respected.

Masisi and Lubero We call on the authorities to establish prompt, impartial, independent and effective investigations into all human rights violations and abuses with a view to hold those responsible account. We also call on authorities to ensure that security personnel deployed to the two territories to confront the armed groups are properly trained to prevent human rights violations from occurring.

Mladic mural We are concerned that the recent rise in hate speech and denial of genocide and other atrocity crimes in the Western Balkans, developments that highlight the failure to address the past.

Adama Dieng designated as expert on human rights in Sudan UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday designated Adama Dieng as an expert on human rights in Sudan, following a request from the UN Human Rights Council.

Lebanon plunges into poverty - expert The Lebanese authorities’ destruction of national currency, political deadlock, and reinforcement of long-standing inequalities have plunged country into abject poverty, expert says.

Appalling Belarus-Poland situation Bachelet deplores “intolerable” plight of migrants and refugees left desperate, in near-freezing temperatures at the Belarus-Poland border. She urges States involved to de-escalate and resolve the situation

Israeli settler violence Experts express alarm at rising rate of violence directed by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in occupied Palestinian territory

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Impact on civilians of conflict in Tigray since June Bachelet asks warring parties to end violence and prioritise the protection of civilians

Tigray report Joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Tigray conflict to be presented on 3 November

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Hungary UN human rights expert will visit Hungary from 15 to 22 November 2021 to look at freedom of opinion and expression in Hungary, and obstacles to work of media, civil society and academics.

Israeli settler violence Experts express alarm at rising rate of violence directed by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in occupied Palestinian territory

Tunisia/Libya Experts condemn Tunisia’s recent collective expulsion of migrants and asylum seekers, pointing to allegations that they were subjected to brutal racism and arbitrarily expelled to dangerous conditions in Libya.

Singapore: Stop execution Experts urgently appealed to Singapore to definitively halt the execution Malaysian national Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam, known as Naga, who has psychosocial disabilities.

USA: Minorities visit The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues will visit United States of America from 8 to 22 November 2021.

Viet Nam/Saudi Arabia: Trafficking Experts call on Saudi Arabia and Viet Nam to crack down on human trafficking after documenting abuse of women and girls recruited in Viet Nam to serve as domestic workers.

Finland Finland has commendable social protection and social and health care system for older people, but needs to recognize they are not a homogenous group and do more to serve their individual needs, expert says.

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Tajikistan / UPR Tajikistan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

Tanzania / UPR Tanzania’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

HRCAC concludes its 26th session The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee held its 26th session in a hybrid manner in Geneva, Switzerland, this week from 16 to 20 August.

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

Singapore Singapore’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review on 12 May

Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 22 January 2021

Nauru Nauru’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 22 January 2021.

Georgia Georgia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review 21 January 2021

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Committee on Enforced Disappearances to visit Mexico Committee on Enforced Disappearances will make a country visit to Mexico from 15 to 26 November to identify the means to tackle enforced disappearances.

CERD to review Chile, Denmark, Singapore, Switzerland and Thailand The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its upcoming session to review Chile, Denmark, Singapore, Switzerland and Thailand.

Human Rights Committee’s findings The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Germany, Ukraine, Armenia and Botswana.

Georgia: Gender-and honour-based violence Georgia’s failure to investigate and prosecute gender and honour-based violence against a woman contributed to her death, the UN women’s rights committee has found.

CAT to review Sweden, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Lithuania, Serbia and Bolivia Committee against Torture will review Sweden, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Lithuania, Serbia and Bolivia from 8 November to 3 December.

Bulgaria torture prevention Bulgaria must ensure humane conditions for detained migrants, especially children, UN rights experts have said at the end of their first official visit to the country.

SPT to visit Bulgaria Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will make its first visit to Bulgaria from 24 to 30 October to assess the treatment of people deprived of their liberty.

CESCR’s latest findings The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has published its findings on Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Plurinational State of Bolivia and Nicaragua.

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Climate and young people Speaking at COP26, the High Commissioner emphasised that we can prevent catastrophic climate change, with immediate and ambitious action. She praised children and young people around the world for "stepping up for those solutions to humanity's crisis" by "bravely insisting that States act on their legal obligations to protect human rights"

Climate change and displacement Citing the Sahel region as an example of massive displacement resulting from environmental hardship, the High Commissioner called for countries which have contributed the most to climate change to support mitigation and adaptation in the most affected countries and prevent people from being forced to leave their homes

Women and climate Gender-based discrimination means women are often more exposed to climate harms. We need gender-responsive policies – and gender-focused social protections – to keep people safe, the High Commissioner said.

Bridge building, igniting youth action for unity in diversity The High Commissioner addressed the ‘Building Bridges and Intercultural Dialogue seminar” at the Club de Madrid and Ubuntu Leaders Academy. She spoke to the importance of youth, and taking action to build more inclusive, human-rights based policies and societies. Stating that “policies that are grounded in dialogue, built on inclusion and solidarity, and guided by human rights goals make for more effective and better outcomes.”

Advancing a human rights-based approach to climate action The High Commissioner addressed a UN Side Event, ‘Advancing a human rights-based approach to climate action for people and planet’ at COP26. She stressed the importance of understanding how the interlinked crises of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change constitute a grave threat to human rights. Stating that “We need to stand up for ambitious, rights-based and inclusive climate action – so that humanity can survive and thrive.”

Sudan Speaking to a Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in Sudan, the High Commissioner spoke out strongly against human rights violations since the coup of 25 October, and said she was heartened by reports that talks to restore civilian government are under way.

The role of Human Rights Institutions in a better recovery towards development beyond Covid-19 The High Commissioner addressed the conference of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions. Stating that one year and a half after the outbreak of COVID-19, we are still struggling with the effects of this devastating crisis, and that “recovering better from COVID-19 also requires mobilisation and active participation"

Healthcare Speaking to the International Council of Nurses, the High Commissioner issued a powerful call for "more resources for the health sector; better working conditions with decent wages and equal pay for work of equal value, and an end to gender inequalities and discrimination in the health workforce"

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