Human rights are under pressure in every region of the world. Our  latest Annual Report provides an overview of the work undertaken by UN Human Rights over the past year to promote and protect the rights of all people, everywhere. ohchr.org/en/publications/an…

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk launches the #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights to mobilize actors from all sectors, regions and generations, to help place human rights at the centre of global debate and decision-making. globalalliance.un.org/

In my career, I have faced situations where respect and equality were not there, and for me, that should never be accepted. Never! I imagine a world of sport free from racism on and off the pitch. I want to use my voice to help make that happen. I am proud to be part of the Global Alliance for Human Rights. Join us! #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights #ImagineDialogueAct

UN Human Rights Chief deplores violence in the #UK. @volker_turk warns various actors instrumentalizing brutal Belfast and Southampton attacks, engaging in divisive narratives against communities based on race and ethnicity to incite hatred and violence. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

We're in a defining moment. Here's why we're launching the Global Alliance for Human Rights today! globalalliance.un.org/

US sanctions against #Cuba are endangering lives and must be lifted immediately- warns @volker_turk. "Children are dying because doctors lack access to essential medical supplies and medicines. This is unacceptable." ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

El Niño, a climate pattern linked to warmer ocean temperatures and more extreme weather, is expected to emerge between this June and August. It could contribute to another exceptionally hot year, with consequences for billions of people around the world who depend on healthy oceans for their livelihoods, food security and well-being. People who live with these impacts every day must be part of the decisions that affect their communities and their future. Their experience and knowledge should help shape decisions related to the environment and oceans governance. That is what human rights look like in practice.

A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. Its effective implementation is a legal obligation that supports stronger action to address environmental crises, including climate change. This World Environment Day, OHCHR and partners are highlighting human rights solutions through the RHRN Global Youth Climate Summit and inviting people everywhere to contribute their own ideas through the Sumaúma Pledging Tree for Human Rights-Based Climate Action. Take action now for people and the planet.

Today: the Right Here Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit goes live. 🌍 Starts 4 PM MST and runs 24 hours into #WorldEnvironmentDay. Youth voices. Climate action. One global stage. Hosted by @UNHumanRights and @OxfordSBS. Register here: bit.ly/4cZfq23

New EU rules on return need to respect international and EU human rights standards. Creating offshore return hubs with limited safeguards, expanded use of detention - including of children, and weakened protections that risk refoulement, all warrant careful reconsideration. Reforms must genuinely reflect the EU's commitment to fair, sustainable and human rights-based migration governance - @volker_turk

#Nicaragua: We deplore the death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera & urge prompt investigations. We call on the authorities to release all those arbitrarily detained & ensure detention facilities fully comply with intl human rights standards. ohchr.org/en/press-briefing-…

#Haiti: @UNHumanRights Office welcomes the opening of two specialised judicial units - a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity & corruption and ensuring justice & reparations for victims. ohchr.org/en/press-briefing-…

Faith should never be a reason to live in fear. Tolerance is the foundation of protecting everyone’s equal rights. ohchr.org/en/stories/2026/05…

Enhancing the protection of children online is an urgent priority that needs to be done right. Governments and tech companies must make digital platforms safer by design, strengthen data protection, and ensure accountability for those responsible for harm. ➡️ @UNHumanRights has issued a set of guidelines aimed at improving children’s safety online and protecting their rights: ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

#Russia and #Ukraine must return to the negotiating table, as escalating hostilities continue to cause civilian casualties on both sides amid Russia’s latest threats to ramp up attacks further. Negotiations are the only way to end the suffering. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! The right to a healthy environment is key to achieving harmony with nature. Protecting biodiversity is protecting human rights.

Afghan women, children & men continue to be pushed out of countries where they had sought safety, forcing them to return to Afghanistan against their will & exposing them to grave risk. @volker_turk calls on States to halt these involuntary returns. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

The UN General Assembly endorsement of the International Court of Justice’s climate ruling is key - the climate crisis is also a human rights crisis and States have legal obligations to protect people and planet. We now need urgent action – law reform, policy change, international cooperation and accountability – to stop the climate crisis from worsening and open paths towards reparations for those affected. - @volker_turk

States must halt involuntary returns of Afghan refugees & asylum-seekers to Afghanistan. @volker_turk calls on States to uphold their int'l legal obligations & protect Afghans by refraining from any action that exposes them to irreparable harm upon return. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

.@volker_turk deplores the execution of two more people in Iran. Since the military escalation began, at least 34 people have been executed on political & national security charges, including in the context of the January protests. It is unacceptable that the Iranian authorities are instrumentalising the current conflict to further stifle dissent. The UN Human Rights Chief urges Iranian authorities to promptly impose a total moratorium on the death penalty.