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September 21, 2026 Statement

Russia: UN expert mandate remains vital as repression continues, in Russia and abroad

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September 21, 2026 Statement

Iran: Urgent action needed to prevent atrocities and advance accountability

HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran - HRC63

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the opening of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, February 23, 2026.
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HRC63: Renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, and maintain dedicated reporting and dialogues on rights of women and girls amid further entrenchment of gender persecution

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Afghanistan: Advance Accountability for Grave Abuses in Afghanistan

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Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025.
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New Q&A Addresses Recent Developments

The United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, January 15, 2026.
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The United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, January 15, 2026.

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