Bulletins - UN MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

U N I T E D N A T I O N S

Bulletins - MEDIA STATEMENT - All action on critical energy transition minerals must respect human rights- UN experts

Note: This is especially important for Zimbabwe where mining for elements needed for “green energy”, such as lithium for electric car batteries, is being done and the rights of communities where the mining takes place are not being observed.

Bulletins - UN SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE on World Press Freedom Day-3rd May 2024

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

[3rd May 2024]

UN General Assembly Resolution: Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for sustainable development

The General Assembly,

Reaffirming international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,1

Human Rights Council Resolutions - Discrimination Against Intersex Persons

The Human Rights Council,

Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,

Human Rights Council Resolution - Disability Inclusion

The Human Rights Council,

Reaffirming the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto,

UN Policy Guidelines for Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development pledges commitments towards shared prosperity, lasting protection of our planet and its resources, and building peaceful, just and inclusive societies based on respect for human rights. This brings new opportunities for persons with disabilities and their recognition as key actors in the collective journey of transforming our world.

Bulletins - UN HUMAN RIIGHTS Comment of 17th November on Killing of Activist and Reported Abductions in Zimbabwe

Bulletins - COMMENTS BY UN RAPPORTEURS ON “PATRIOT ACT”

COMMENTS BY UN RAPPORTEURS ON “PATRIOT ACT”

Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act - Communication from UN Special Rapporteurs

Excellency,

Report of the Delegation to Qatar from 30 - 31 March 2022

Introduction

Bulletins - UN expert urges Zimbabwe to end judicial harassment of education and labour rights defenders

Bulletins - UN RIGHTS CHIEF ISSUES CALL TO PROTECT AND EXPAND CIVIC SPACE

UN RIGHTS CHIEF ISSUES CALL TO PROTECT AND EXPAND CIVIC SPACE

International Day - WORLD WATER DAY - Water is a common good not a commodity: UN experts 22 March 2023

WORLD WATER DAY

[22nd March 2023]

Bulletins - UN Expert Calls for Transformation of Support and Services for Persons with Disabilities

UN EXPERT CALLS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF
SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

UN Experts Urge President of Zimbabwe to Reject PVO Amendment Bill

UN EXPERTS URGE PRESIDENT OF ZIMBABWE TO REJECT

THE PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AMENDMENT BILL

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review - Zimbabwe

Introduction

1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its fortieth session from 24 January to 11 February 2022. The review of Zimbabwe was held at the 5th meeting, on 26 January 2022.

UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1959)

Preamble

UN Secretary General's Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on older persons

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world.

Statement of Support to the UN Secretary General`s Policy Brief on The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons

In the face of the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, we strongly support the appeal by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for countries to promote responses to the pandemic based on the respect of the rights and dignity of older people as well as global solidarity.

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