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UN Special Rapporteur urges Colombia to address discrimination faced by leprosy patients
Jurist 12 Jun 2026
In remarking on the sheer gravity of the issue, Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, stated. ... ....
Eritrea/Ethiopia : UN special rapporteur concerned by plight of Eritreans in Ethiopia
Africa Intelligence 11 Jun 2026
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) finds itself in an uncomfortable position on the situation of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia, their ....
A New Report Shows Why the UN’s ‘Special Rapporteurs’ Are Biased Against Israel
The Algemeiner 02 Jun 2026
Francesa Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, speaks at a conference, “A Cartography of Genocide.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister meets with UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand)
Public Technologies 30 May 2026
) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister meets with UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister meets with UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar.
UN special rapporteur system is corrupt, opaque and broken, watchdog says
Cleveland Jewish News 28 May 2026
“You can’t call yourself independent when you’re being funded specifically by a government,” Hillel Neuer of UN Watch told JNS ... .
Special rapporteur on racism calls for ‘urgent, independent’ investigation into Yves Sakila’s death
The Irish Times 21 May 2026
The special rapporteur on racism and equality Ebun Joseph has called for an “urgent” independent investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, in a letter addressed to the Minister for Justice on Thursday morning.
Minister Foley welcomes the appointment of Dr. Aisling Parkes as Special Rapporteur on Child Protection (Department of Children, Disability, Equality of Ireland)
Public Technologies 21 May 2026
· Additionally, at the request of the Minister or on the proposal of the Special Rapporteur, and agreed between the Minister and Special Rapporteur, the Special Rapporteur may be asked to prepare at ...
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Germany to Get Over Holocaust Guilt in Antisemitic Tirade
The Algemeiner 19 May 2026
Francesa Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, speaks at a conference, “A Cartography of Genocide.
Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs)
Public Technologies 18 May 2026
Posted in News In the context of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the current Special Rapporteur, Albert Barume, warned of failures to ...
UN special rapporteur urges Mediterranean states to protect Global Sumud Flotilla
Anadolu Agency 18 May 2026
UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese urged Mediterranean countries on Monday to protect a Gaza-bound aid flotilla after activists reported unidentified vessels near their convoy in international waters ... .
UN special rapporteur says Israel tortures Palestinian detainees in its detention centers
Middle East Monitor 17 May 2026
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese said on Saturday that Israel uses torture against Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention centers and against the wider Palestinian population in the occupied territories, Anadolu reports.
25 years since the establishment of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs)
Public Technologies 16 May 2026
Posted in News BY LOLA GARCÍA-ALIX FOR INDIGENOUS DEBATES In the face of mounting challenges to the international human rights system, the current Special Rapporteur, Albert ...
US court suspends sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Anadolu Agency 14 May 2026
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said Wednesday that a US court has suspended sanctions imposed against her, describing the ruling as a victory for freedom of speech and international advocacy.
Israel Exploits Greece to Advance Regional Hegemony, UN Special Rapporteur Warns
Greek Reporter 05 May 2026
Israel has chosen Greece to advance its regional ambitions and will exploit Greek fears and insecurity to do so, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese said ... rapporteur.
Israel chose Greece to advance its regional hegemony: UN special rapporteur
Anadolu Agency 03 May 2026
Israel chose Greece to advance its regional ambitions, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine said on Sunday. Speaking at presentation in Athens of her new book, When the World Sleeps ... “Israel has picked you ... .