OSCE media freedom representative calls for ‘teddy bear’ charges against Belarusian journalist to be dropped
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, asked Belarusian authorities to drop charges against Anton Suryapin, who...
UNICEF warns of impact of high prevalence of child abuse in East Asia and the Pacific
The high prevalence of physical abuse is causing long-term damage to the lives of far too many children...
Liberia: UN speaks out against draft law that would criminalize homosexual behaviour
The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern about draft legislation currently being considered by...
UN agency deplores killing of staffer in Sudan's South Kordofan state
WFP food assistance being offloaded from a truck at a distribution site in the South Kordofan capital Kadugli...
Serious human rights challenges remain in Myanmar, says UN expert
Two men sit under the the remnants of their homes in Sittwe, the provincial capital of Myanmar's...
UN and partners boost efforts to tackle ‘alarming’ health situation in South Sudan camps
A new arrival in South Sudan's Yida camp gets her arm measured as part of malnutrition screening.
UN agencies mobilize support for flood victims in DPR Korea
UN team on assessment mission to the flood-affected areas.
OSCE media freedom representative calls for pardon of journalist imprisoned in Serbia
The New Palace, the official seat of the President of the Republic of Serbia, 31 August 2008.
PHILIPPINES: Sri Lankan rights lawyer to observe the trial of a falsely charged activist
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has sent a delegate today to...
THAILAND: Judiciary affirms that not standing is no crime
The Asian Human Rights Commission is pleased to learn that the criminal charges brought against Chotisak Onsoong and his friend for allegedly defaming the monarchy have been dropped by the prosecutor. The charges stemmed from the couple's decision not...
