UN independent experts call on Philippines to protect human rights defenders

Two United Nations independent experts called on the Government of the Philippines to...
UNICEF warns of increasing violence against children in northern Mali

Armed conflict in northern Mali has forced thousands to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring...
UN Human Rights Council condemns violence in Syria

Syrian refugees receive supplies from UNHCR in northern Lebanon.
Somalia: UN and partners note roadmap progress, voice concern over missed deadlines

While noting progress, the international group that brings together the United Nations and its diplomatic partners in support...
UN human rights chief renews call on Security Council to refer Syria to ICC

High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay speaks to reporters after a closed-door briefing on Syria to...
Protracted refugee situations in Liberia and Angola come to an end – UN

Angolan refugees.
UN human rights experts condemn recent execution in Iran

Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed.
UN human rights expert demands Israel halt demolition of Palestinian homes

Special Rapporteur Richard Falk.
UN calls on South Sudan to develop broad plan to curb inter-communal violence

A mother prepares a meal for her children on the outskirts of Fertait, a village in Jonglei which was burned...
UN agency seeks funds for ‘critical’ refugee situation in South Sudan

A family in a home-made shelter in Kobe camp, Dollo Ado region of Ethiopia.