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New Kyrgyz law on civil society groups must protect free expression, association – UN rights office

The United Nations rights office called today on the Government of Kyrgyzstan to ensure that the freedoms of expression and association are protected in line with international human rights standards as the country’s Parliament prepared to hear the first reading of draft law that could negatively affect the work of civil society organizations there.

UN human rights office concerned by reports of ongoing violations in Venezuela

The United Nations today expressed concern about the continuing human rights violations reportedly taking place in Venezuela and reiterated its call on authorities to respect the rights of peaceful demonstration and assembly.

UN expert urges Azerbaijan to drop charges against human rights defenders

Three human rights defenders facing 12 years in prison for charges brought against them in the aftermath of Azerbaijan’s 2013 presidential elections have drawn the serious concern of United Nations independent experts.

Ukraine draft law banning homosexual references violates freedom of expression – UN

A new draft law criminalizing any reference to homosexuality in the media or public domain violates Ukraine’s commitment to freedom of expression and information, the United Nations said today, urging the country’s authorities to strengthen anti-discrimination laws for all citizens.

Malaysia: UN rights office concerned at reported crackdown ahead of planned protests

The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern about measures being taken by authorities in Malaysia, including restricting freedom of expression, ahead of a peaceful demonstration scheduled for this Saturday.

UN, international experts condemn curbs on freedom of expression

Three international experts, including the United Nations authority on freedom of expression and opinion, today condemned limitations on those rights as well as other efforts to control the media.

UN expert on freedom of expression blasts attacks on media

Media rights experts, including the United Nations authority on the freedom of opinion and expression, have condemned continuing attacks on journalists and the possible challenge to editorial independence posed by the concentration of media ownership.