Horrors in Sudan know no bounds, warns Türk, urging an end to the conflict.
Stories & Blogs OHCHRMay 01, 2025(Press Release )The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds. Just three days ago, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated attacks from multiple directions on the besieged city of El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp, killing at least 40 civilians.
Mali: UN experts outraged by reports of summary executions and enforced disappearances
Stories & Blogs OHCHRApr 30, 2025(Press Release )UN experts today expressed outrage at the alleged summary execution of several dozen people in Mali, as well as the enforced disappearance of others.
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent.
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal MagazineApr 16, 2025(Article )The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said during the forum’s fourth meeting.
Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing economies – UN trade body
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal MagazineApr 14, 2025(Article )Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Stories & Blogs UNDPApr 04, 2025(Blog )A group of women, dressed in vibrant attire, joyfully claps and sings outdoors. The stories of women in the Gulf of Guinea exemplify the importance of intentionally involving women in unlocking peace dividends that can strengthen societal resilience.
Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by widespread extrajudicial killings in Khartoum
Stories & Blogs OHCHRApr 03, 2025(Press Release )UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday said he was appalled by reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 26 March.
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner Statement on Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 02, 2025(Speech )“The escalating violence, particularly in North Kivu, not only threatens the safety and well-being of millions of people, but also undermines livelihoods, disrupts essential services, and puts years of hard-won development gains at risk.”
UNDP and ATAF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Tax Systems Across Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 01, 2025(Press Release )The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa Sustainable Finance Hub and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have solidified their strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
High Commissioner launches appeal for 2025: "Human rights must be one of the top priorities across the globe"
Stories & Blogs OHCHRJan 30, 2025(Statement )During conflicts and in peacetime; in developing countries but also advanced economies; from historic grievances to emerging risks – we are holding the line for humanity.
Sudan: Escalating violence in Al-Jazirah
Stories & Blogs OHCHROct 29, 2024(Press Briefing )High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is extremely concerned by the escalating hostilities and violence in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah State.