Gaza: ICJ ruling offers hope for protection of civilians enduring apocalyptic conditions, say UN experts (Press Release)

The Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice, the Hague, Netherlands.

Press Release: The landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice offers the first concrete hope to protect civilians in Gaza enduring apocalyptic humanitarian conditions, destruction, mass killing, wounding and irreparable trauma.

A black and white close-up shot of Senegalese human rights defender Aliou Sané looking straight at the camera against a black background.

Ce qui suit est basé sur une communication officielle transmise au gouvernement du Sénégal à propos de l’arrestation et la détention du défenseur des droits de l’homme Aliou Sané.

A collage of photos of Iranian woman human rights defender Hasti Amiri, and Iranian human rights defenders Zia Nabavi and Shahriyar Shams.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Iran about the new charges against student activists Hasti Amiri, Zia Nabavi and Shahriyar Shams and the unjustified suspension or termination of their university studies.

Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh standing in front of a neutral background, wearing a white T-shirt with the flag of the Gambia, underneath which reads "Defend your rights".

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of the Gambia about the surveillance, alleged arbitrary arrest of and charges against the human rights defender Madi Jobarteh.

The Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice, the Hague, Netherlands.

Press Release: UN human rights experts welcomed the start of hearings before the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) of a case brought by South Africa concerning allegations that Israel is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinian people.

The flag of Azerbaijan flying in the wind under a blue sky.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Azerbaijan about the alleged harassment and arbitrary detention of human rights defender Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and his wife.

The flag of the United Arab Emirates flying in the wind

Press Release: Five human rights defenders, already in detention on baseless sentences which had expired, are now facing new charges almost identical to those originally brought against them.

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor is speaking into microphones on a stage during the end of mission press conference in Algeria. Behind her is the flag of the United Nations.

[English / Français / العربية] Preliminary findings and recommendations following my official country visit to Algeria.

The flag of Algeria in the shape of the country.

[English / Français / العربية] Press Release: Algeria must refrain from targeting human rights defenders in order to build on the reforms of the past four years.

The flag of Nicaragua flying in the wind against a blue sky background.

Lo que sigue se basa en una comunicación enviada al Gobierno de Nicaragua sobre la persecución judicial de defensores de derechos humanos por parte de las autoridades, a través del despojo de su nacionalidad nicaragüense.