Universal Human Rights System

The OHCHR referred to an official letter published by Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups that raised concerns about the Russian decision banning the international LGBT movement as “extremist”

On December 4, 2023, the OHCHR referred to an official letter published by Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups that raised concerns about the Russian decision banning the international LGBT movement as “extremist”. Last November 30, Russia’s Supreme Court...

The OHCHR published a technical note on the “Human Rights of Intersex People”

Universal Human Rights System

On November 3, 2023, the OHCHR published a technical note on the “Human Rights of Intersex People”. Therewith, the OHCHR aimed to bring national legislation into line with international human rights standards and norms. Intersex people are those who were born with sex...

OHCHR published a new country report concerning the human rights situation in Venezuela

Universal Human Rights System

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) The OHCHR is the principal human rights entity of the United Nations. Its functions include promoting and protecting all human rights, helping to empower people, and developing a human rights...