The undersigned organizations and individuals — with representation from multiple geographic regions — express our support for a global convention on crimes against humanity, and urge states to...
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Joint NGO letter calling for the renewal of the mandates of the SR and FFM on Iran [EN/FA]
TO: Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council Your Excellency, We, the undersigned Iranian and international human rights organisations, call on your country to support the renewal of...
Afghanistan: Joint Statement: From Shadows to Spotlight: Afghan Women Amid Taliban Oppression | International Women’s Day Manifesto 2024
On International Women’s Day, we, the undersigned organisations, urgently appeal to the international community to significantly bolster its support and actively safeguard the human rights of Afghan...
Algérie : Après cinq années de contestation, le rétrécissement de l’espace civique s’étend au-delà de la rive sud de la Méditerranée
Depuis cinq ans et le début du mouvement de protestation du Hirak, les défenseur·es des droits humains et les activistes font face à une répression de grande ampleur, les poussant parfois à l’exil...
Venezuela: La escalada de represión del gobierno e intentos de evadir el escrutinio enfrentan el contundente rechazo de sociedad civil internacional
Las organizaciones internacionales abajo firmantes condenan fuertemente la anunciada expulsión del personal de la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos...
Venezuela: The government’s escalating repression and attempts at evading scrutiny face resounding condemnation from International Civil Society
The undersigned international organizations strongly condemn the announced expulsion of the members of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Venezuela, as...
Sudan: Rising Attacks against WHRDs and Women’s Rights Groups
Eight organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express their grave concern over the closure of civic space, attacks...
Algérie : réactions suite à la visite de la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des défenseur·es des droits humains
Alors que vient de s’achever la visite officielle en Algérie de la Rapporteuse spéciale des Nations unies sur la situation des défenseur·es des droits humains, Mme Mary Lawlor, 11 organisations, dont...
Algeria: Reactions following the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders
As the official visit to Algeria by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Mrs. Mary Lawlor, has just concluded, eleven organisations, including FIDH and...
UATC Human Rights 75 Pledge for a torture-free world
December 2023 We have come a long way. A broad legal consensus exists regarding the absolute prohibition against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, recognised as a...
Open letter to senior officials of the United Nations on the crisis in Ethiopia
To: Secretary-General of the United Nations President of the UN General Assembly President of the UN Security Council High Commissioner for Human Rights CC: President of the UN Human Rights Council ...
Sudan: Joint Letter Calling for Independent Mechanism
The Human Rights Council should establish an independent mechanism on Sudan To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva,...
Burundi : Il faut renouveler le mandat du Rapporteur spécial et garantir des ressources financières adéquates pour son travail de suivi et de documentation de la situation
À l’attention des Représentants permanents des États Membres et Observateurs du Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies (Genève, Suisse) Madame, Monsieur le Représentant permanent, Lors de la...
Burundi: Extend the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and ensure adequate funding for his monitoring and documentation work
TO PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES OF MEMBER AND OBSERVER STATES OF THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Excellencies, At the UN Human Rights Council’s 51st session, in...
Burundi: The criminalisation of human rights defenders must stop
53rd Session of the Human rights council Oral Statement during the ID on Burundi Thank you, Mr. President, The OMCT and the members of the SOS-Torture network in Burundi remain very concerned about...
Burundi : La criminalisation des défenseurs des droits humains doit cesser
53e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Déclaration orale lors de la Dialogue Interactif sur le Burundi Merci, Monsieur le Président, L'OMCT et les membres du réseau SOS-Torture au Burundi sont...
Situación de derechos humanos en Colombia 2018-2022 - Informe de las plataformas y organizaciones internacionales para el Examen Periódico Universal Colombia 2023
“5 años de cambios políticos significativos”: Organizaciones internacionales presentan un informe sobre los derechos humanos en Colombia La Oficina Internacional de Derechos Humanos-Acción Colombia...
The Situation of Human Rights in Colombia 2018-2022: Report of International Coordination Groups and Organizations for the Universal Periodic Review of Colombia 2023
‘5 Years of Significant Political Change’: International Organizations Present Shadow Report on Human Rights in Colombia The International Office for Human Rights Office-Action Colombia (Oidhaco)...
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Algérie : Les migrants subsahariens sont exposés à la violence et aux expulsions
53ème session du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme : Déclaration orale sur le Dialogue avec le Rapporteur spécial sur les migrations Déclaration orale de l'Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture (OMCT) ...
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Algeria: Sub-Saharan migrants are exposed to violence and expulsions
53rd session of the Human Rights Council Oral statement on the Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants Thank you Mr. President, The OMCT remains concerned by the...