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Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts

 Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities which rely on a stable power grid to maintain critical safety systems.  “The latest large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s electricity system has led to further significant damage to electric substations that are essential to the operation of Ukraine’s nuclear power … Read moreRussian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts

France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts

The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts criticised the decision by the French football and basketball federations to exclude players wearing the hijab from competitions, including at amateur level, and the French Government’s decision to prevent French athletes wearing the hijab from representing the country at last summer’s Paris Olympic Games. Infringement These measures, the experts argue, … Read moreFrance: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts

Experts demand answers from Russia over award-winning Ukrainian journalist’s death

That’s according to a group of independent UN human rights experts who said in a statement released on Wednesday they are urgently seeking confirmation of reports regarding the death of Roshchyna, who was forcibly disappeared in August 2023.  The uncertainty surrounding her fate has inflicted anguish on her family, the UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts … Read moreExperts demand answers from Russia over award-winning Ukrainian journalist’s death

Rights experts reveal impact of Poland’s restrictive abortion laws on women

These restrictive laws have forced many women to carry unwanted pregnancies to term, travel abroad to have legal abortions or seek private unsafe procedures, based on information from the UN human rights office (OHCHR). The report from the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) published on Monday, found that most abortions … Read moreRights experts reveal impact of Poland’s restrictive abortion laws on women

Rights experts urge United Kingdom to curb hate speech

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racism (CERD) voiced concern over persistent hate crimes, hate speech and xenophobic incidents on various platforms, including by politicians and public figures. It was particularly concerned about recurring racist acts and violence by extremist far-right and white supremacist individuals and groups targeting ethnic and ethno-religious minorities, migrants, refugees … Read moreRights experts urge United Kingdom to curb hate speech

UN experts condemn sentencing of journalists in Russia

On Friday, Mr. Gershkovich was handed a 16-year prison sentence on spying charges in a Russian court. The reporter was arrested in Russia in 2023 and has been held there since, despite calls for his release.  That same day, Ms. Kurmasheva received a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence for “spreading fake news about the Russian army.” She has been arbitrarily detained … Read moreUN experts condemn sentencing of journalists in Russia

UN experts concerned about migrant labour exploitation in UK

The experts said they have received allegations that migrants are being deceived about “working and living conditions and the nature of their agreements with employers in the agricultural or care sectors.”  “This is unlawful and highlights the need for urgent reform of the current system governing labour migration, to ensure effective protection of the rights … Read moreUN experts concerned about migrant labour exploitation in UK

Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested last March in Yekatarinburg on espionage charges and is being held at the infamous Lefortovo prison in Moscow.  Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, and Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, … Read moreRussia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

Rights experts urge France to protect children from sexual abuse

The experts had previously written to the authorities after receiving information about three cases regarding allegations of sexual abuse of several children by their fathers and violations against the mothers who sought to protect them. In addition, the experts found that, according to the allegations, the children were victims of sexual abuse or at high … Read moreRights experts urge France to protect children from sexual abuse

Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report

Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that they have documented attacks with explosive weapons on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and medical institutions, as well as torture and sexual and gender-based violence. Rape allegations Commission Chair Erik Møse provided harrowing details on the findings to the … Read moreUkraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report