.@volker_turk welcomes news that #Thailand & #Cambodia have resumed a ceasefire & hope this will pave the way for confidence building & peace. Communities & migrants affected must receive all necessary assistance to return home safely.

#GuineaBissau: Release of six opposition figures from detention is an encouraging step. More needs to be done. Authorities must end arbitrary detentions & all forms of intimidation. All those detained for exercising their human rights must be released immediately &

Why guess when you can know?

#Guinea’s upcoming presidential election is marked by intimidation of opposition figures, apparently politically-motivated enforced disappearances & media constraints. @volker_turk urges authorities to investigate allegations of enforced disappearances, determine fate &

My warm wishes for a joyful and peaceful Christmas to those celebrating today. Let us all be inspired by the universal values of kindness, solidarity, humility, and compassion that this season brings.

My colleagues in #Yemen remain arbitrarily detained – one since Nov 2021, subjected to ill-treatment, facing fabricated espionage charges for his human rights work. I urge Ansar Allah authorities to release our human rights & humanitarian workers immediately & unconditionally

#Myanmar: Intensified violence, repression & intimidation ahead of military-controlled elections on 28 Dec. Civilians threatened by both military authorities & armed groups opposing them. @volker_turk says there are no conditions for exercise of freedom of expression,

On this last day of Hanukkah, I send my warm wishes to everyone celebrating. We remember that, as light can dispel darkness, kindness and solidarity can carry us forward, even in difficult times.

America needs you! Join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today.

#OnThisDay 60 years ago, the UN Convention against racial discrimination was adopted — a milestone in the fight against racism. Today, as we celebrate progress, we must stay vigilant against growing divisions around the world. #FightRacism #ICERD60

Even small moments of clarity can be enough to transform stress into perspective. Delighted to inaugurate a Meditation Room - a space for pause & reflection - at the Palais des Nations, where multilateral decisions are shaped. #WorldMeditationDay.

Yesterday’s announcement of US sanctions against two more judges of the @IntlCrimCourt represents a further intensification of reprisals against international institutions. Such targeting of judges, as well as prosecutors and UN experts, runs counter to the rule of law and

#Bangladesh: We call on the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial, thorough & transparent investigation into the attack that led to the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a prominent leader of last year’s demonstrations. Everyone should refrain from violence. Retaliation &

#DRC: The recent sentencing in #France of ex-rebel chief Roger Lumbala to 30 yrs in jail for crimes against humanity is a crucial step towards long overdue justice. His conviction shows the essential role that national courts can play in prosecuting intl crimes under the

#Sudan: Our report out today details horrific violations by the Rapid Support Forces when they took over Zamzam IDP camp in April. Perpetrators need to be held to account. The cycle of atrocities and violence must end. https://t.co/zf5ZQsJ4IW

Around the world, migrants are targeted by hate & dehumanizing rhetoric. Political debates often overlook the people behind the policies—their stories & their humanity. On #MigrantsDay, let’s #StandUp4Migrants & work together for human rights-based solutions.

Alarmed by widening hostilities between Thailand & Cambodia. I urge both sides to cease fire immediately and return to dialogue. My Office is ready to assist with confidence-building measures to protect civilians. https://t.co/DtFlDbgKC6

#Cambodia-#Thailand escalating conflict has forced 750,000 people to flee their homes, with reports that villages & cultural sites have been struck. Both sides should immediately cease fire & return to dialogue. Under international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians &

Call for applications to the International Contest for Minority Artists 2026, on the theme “War and Reconciliation.” Conflicts around the world increasingly target minorities. Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, installations, digital arts, film, music or dance,

#Sudan: Our report out today details killings, torture & other violations by the RSF during its takeover of Zamzam IDP camp in April.   Over 1,000 civilians were deliberately killed, in what may constitute the war crime of murder.   Those responsible must be punished. ➡️

On #InternationalMigrantsDay, we emphasize that no one should have to choose between dignity and family. Today, millions of migrants are separated from their families by policies that treat their right to family life as a privilege rather than a fundamental human right.

Sports unite and empower—but without human rights, athletes, fans and workers are at risk of discrimination. From grassroots to professional sport activities, respecting human rights ensures equal, fair treatment and a safe environment free from all forms of discrimination. Our