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Healing after harm: How gender shapes experiences of torture and recovery | OHCHR
Healing after harm: How gender shapes experiences of torture and recovery | OHCHR
Torture is never gender neutral. On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, three survivors — from South Sudan, Syria and Pakistan — show how gender shapes both the violence and the road to recovery, and how UN Human Rights stands with survivors through the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.
Afghanistan’s human rights situation “continues to deteriorate dramatically"
Afghanistan’s human rights situation “continues to deteriorate dramatically"
A UN Human Rights report describes the persistent human rights challenges faced by the population in Afghanistan, in particular women’s and girls’ systematic exclusion from public life, since the Taliban came into power in 2021. Victims and survivors call for the codification of ‘gender apartheid’ as an international crime.
Lithium's extraction in Indigenous territories in Chile
Lithium's extraction in Indigenous territories in Chile
Devi Khadka's story from Nepal conflict
Devi Khadka's story from Nepal conflict
After surviving torture and conflict-related sexual violence as a teenager, Devi Khadka became one of Nepal’s most prominent voices for justice. She now leads a nationwide survivor movement calling for truth, dignity, and reparations, and she hopes international attention will help Nepal adopt a truly survivor-centric transitional justice process.
Donate Now For a Better Future For All
Donate Now For a Better Future For All
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, commonly known as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Transform Lives: Support Survivors of Torture Today
Transform Lives: Support Survivors of Torture Today
The UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture — Annual Grants Map 2025
The UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture — Annual Grants Map 2025
A pathway to compassion | #StandUp4Migrants
A pathway to compassion | #StandUp4Migrants
Migration is a fundamental part of the human journey and as old as humankind. It is inherently complex, with people moving for varied and often interconnected reasons, and not always out of a free choice of their own.
“We need more human rights:” Türk appeals for more much-needed resources to protect human rights
“We need more human rights:” Türk appeals for more much-needed resources to protect human rights
Outlining significant achievements in 2024, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk appeals for continued funding to support millions of people affected by serious human rights violations around the world.
OHCHR Report 2024
OHCHR Report 2024
The UN Human Rights Report 2024 presents the progress achieved in 2024 against the targets set out in the OHCHR Management Plan 2024-2027, and includes an overview of management, funding, and expenditure as well as detailed results from the field and headquarters.
Photography 4 Humanity: A Lens on Climate Justice
Photography 4 Humanity: A Lens on Climate Justice
exhibit
Restoring women's dignity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Restoring women's dignity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nobel laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege shares insights into his work in treating survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Kindness Beyond Boundaries
Kindness Beyond Boundaries
Summary
HC Volker Türk Q&A on Human Rights Day 2024
HC Volker Türk Q&A on Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Day 2024: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now
Human Rights Day 2024: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now
Human Rights Day 2024
Death penalty does not lead to justice
Death penalty does not lead to justice
Ukraine: Worsening impact on civilians of Russia’s attack, torture of prisoners of war
Ukraine: Worsening impact on civilians of Russia’s attack, torture of prisoners of war
We have this morning published our latest report on Ukraine.
Report on Human Rights situation in Myanmar
Report on Human Rights situation in Myanmar
This morning our Office published its latest report on the human rights situation in Myanmar, detailing a range of serious violations that continue to underscore the deepening crisis and lack of rule of law throughout the country. Since the coup on 1 February 2021, at least 5,350 civilians have been killed, more than 3.3 million displaced, and over half the population is living below the poverty line, primarily due to military violence, according to the report.
Sudan: This tragedy needs to end, now, urges Deputy High Commissioner
Sudan: This tragedy needs to end, now, urges Deputy High Commissioner
Türk's message for HRC56
Türk's message for HRC56
Support UN Human Rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Support UN Human Rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The death penalty is incompatible with right to life
The death penalty is incompatible with right to life
Press freedom in Central America: Silence is not an option
Press freedom in Central America: Silence is not an option
Mexican actor Diego Luna and director Santiago Maza advocate for the right to freedom of expression
Mexican actor Diego Luna and director Santiago Maza advocate for the right to freedom of expression
World Press Freedom Day Podcast
World Press Freedom Day Podcast
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day
Türk on Threats to Environmental Rights Defenders
Türk on Threats to Environmental Rights Defenders
30 years on, South Africa still dismantling racism and apartheid’s legacy
30 years on, South Africa still dismantling racism and apartheid’s legacy
Healing torture survivors
@UNHumanRights
Healing torture survivors
“Woman, Life, Freedom” survivors want to end State impunity in Iran
“Woman, Life, Freedom” survivors want to end State impunity in Iran
Reflecting on the journey towards equality
Reflecting on the journey towards equality
Türk calls for a future without hate
Türk calls for a future without hate
“We must not fail our children" - Volker Türk
“We must not fail our children" - Volker Türk
IWD2024: “We don’t need saving, we just need the space”
IWD2024: “We don’t need saving, we just need the space”
Türk's Women's Day Message
Türk's Women's Day Message
Türk's Global Update to the Human Rights Council
Türk's Global Update to the Human Rights Council
Türk's report on Sudan
Türk's report on Sudan
Türk on Myanmar's human rights situation
Türk on Myanmar's human rights situation
Volker Türk calls for end to "carnage" in Gaza
Volker Türk calls for end to "carnage" in Gaza
Volker Türk's opens Human Rights Council
Volker Türk's opens Human Rights Council
A path to social justice
A path to social justice
Serbia's Crvena Zvezda: A Roma Victory Against Eviction
Serbia's Crvena Zvezda: A Roma Victory Against Eviction
#StandUp4Migrants
#StandUp4Migrants
Recalling the Holocaust, Türk calls for an end to Antisemitism & racism
Recalling the Holocaust, Türk calls for an end to Antisemitism & racism
Young human rights educators inspire peers to take action
Young human rights educators inspire peers to take action
Changemakers: Stories of Young Human Rights Educators
Changemakers: Stories of Young Human Rights Educators
2023 UN Human Rights Prize
2023 UN Human Rights Prize
Human Rights 75 Pledges
Human Rights 75 Pledges
Human Rights 75 Volker Türk's message to leaders
Human Rights 75 Volker Türk's message to leaders
Volker Türk's opening at the Human Rights High Level Event
Volker Türk's opening at the Human Rights High Level Event
Volker Türk's opening at the Human Rights High Level Event
Volker Türk's message for Human Rights Day
Volker Türk's message for Human Rights Day
Volker Türk's message for Human Rights Day
#Act4RightsNow: Fill Out Our Survey.
#Act4RightsNow: Fill Out Our Survey.
Link between humans and the environment must be preserved
Link between humans and the environment must be preserved
Climate change, pollution threaten Iraq’s ancient marshes
Climate change, pollution threaten Iraq’s ancient marshes
Darien Gap: a risky path in search of a safer life
Darien Gap: a risky path in search of a safer life
Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in business
Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in business
Statement by UN Human Rights Chief on Israel and the OPT
Statement by UN Human Rights Chief on Israel and the OPT
UN Human Rights Chief visits Rafah border crossing with Gaza
UN Human Rights Chief visits Rafah border crossing with Gaza
UN Human Rights Chief travels to the Middle East in context of conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
UN Human Rights Chief travels to the Middle East in context of conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
UN Human Rights Chief condemns rise in hatred
UN Human Rights Chief condemns rise in hatred
Gaza: Continued violence is not the answer
Gaza: Continued violence is not the answer
Human Rights 75 Countdown
Human Rights 75 Countdown
Israel/OPT: Türk urges humanitarian ceasefire
Israel/OPT: Türk urges humanitarian ceasefire
Latest: Occupied Palestinian Territory/Israel
Latest: Occupied Palestinian Territory/Israel
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Street children are victims
Street children are victims
Myanmar
Myanmar
Human rights are key to ensuring no one is left behind
Human rights are key to ensuring no one is left behind
OHCHR and the right to development
OHCHR and the right to development
Children’s voices must be heard on climate crisis - GC 26
Children’s voices must be heard on climate crisis - GC 26
www.ohchr.org
www.ohchr.org
#HumanRights75 Countdown
#HumanRights75 Countdown
Iran – Concerns over Chastity and Hijab Bill
Iran – Concerns over Chastity and Hijab Bill
End overreliance on punitive measures to address drugs problem – UN report
End overreliance on punitive measures to address drugs problem – UN report
Strong leadership & political will crucial to ensure reparatory justice for people of African descent – UN report
Strong leadership & political will crucial to ensure reparatory justice for people of African descent – UN report
Not Too Young To Run Campaign - Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
Not Too Young To Run Campaign - Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
Nicaragua: Continued and widespread deterioration of human rights
Nicaragua: Continued and widespread deterioration of human rights
Sudan: Türk says conflict must stop before it is too late to pull the country back from disaster
Sudan: Türk says conflict must stop before it is too late to pull the country back from disaster
Afghanistan: Human rights in ‘state of collapse,’ warns Türk
Afghanistan: Human rights in ‘state of collapse,’ warns Türk
Trial monitoring to protect the right to a fair trial
Trial monitoring to protect the right to a fair trial
World Humanitarian Day: Their fighting spirit has stayed with us
World Humanitarian Day: Their fighting spirit has stayed with us
Afghanistan: Second anniversary of Taliban takeover
Afghanistan: Second anniversary of Taliban takeover
UN Human Rights Chief ends visit to Iraq
UN Human Rights Chief ends visit to Iraq
Advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Human rights, prevention and peace
Human rights, prevention and peace
Indigenous Peoples can lead us through the turbulence of our era, Türk says
Indigenous Peoples can lead us through the turbulence of our era, Türk says
Türk urges Govts to combat "weaponization of religious differences"
Türk urges Govts to combat "weaponization of religious differences"
Myanmar in “deadly freefall” into even deeper violence, says Türk
Myanmar in “deadly freefall” into even deeper violence, says Türk
“We’re here to tell it:” Mexican women break silence over femicides
“We’re here to tell it:” Mexican women break silence over femicides
Türk urges action on climate crisis at UN Human Rights Council – now
Türk urges action on climate crisis at UN Human Rights Council – now
Türk urges zero tolerance for gender-based violence at UN Human Rights Council
Türk urges zero tolerance for gender-based violence at UN Human Rights Council
Türk urges solidarity in face of gender equality backlash
Türk urges solidarity in face of gender equality backlash
Mapping and addressing threats to civic space online
Mapping and addressing threats to civic space online
Human rights ensure all spaces are accessible to women in all their diversity
Human rights ensure all spaces are accessible to women in all their diversity
Türk calls for an end to the “sea of suffering” in Sudan
Türk calls for an end to the “sea of suffering” in Sudan
“Don’t give in:” Veteran rights activist urges younger generations
“Don’t give in:” Veteran rights activist urges younger generations
Shaping digital technologies that empower people to build their lives
Shaping digital technologies that empower people to build their lives
Know the past to change the present
Know the past to change the present
Türk pledges solidarity with LGBTIQ+ activists
Türk pledges solidarity with LGBTIQ+ activists
State and community action needed to achieve racial justice
State and community action needed to achieve racial justice
Sudan Crisis Update: Turk's message to UN Human Rights Council
Sudan Crisis Update: Turk's message to UN Human Rights Council
Journalism may be our only hope to secure human rights.
Journalism may be our only hope to secure human rights.
Journalists must be protected from violence & harassment
Journalists must be protected from violence & harassment
World Press Freedom Day: HC message
World Press Freedom Day: HC message
South Sudan
South Sudan
Türk's discussion on Human Rights Economy
Türk's discussion on Human Rights Economy
Human Rights Economy
Human Rights Economy
Türk on climate change opinion from International Court of Justice
Türk on climate change opinion from International Court of Justice
#FightRacism
#FightRacism
HC Global update at Human Rights Council
HC Global update at Human Rights Council
Human Rights 75 Initiative
Human Rights 75 Initiative
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