Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice

La ley de amnistía de Venezuela debe aplicarse a todas las víctimas de enjuiciamiento ilegal y basarse en la justicia transicional: expertos de la ONU GINEBRA – Los expertos en derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas* acogieron hoy con satisfacción el proyecto de ley de amnistía presentado ante la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, y subrayaron que deb...

Expertos de ONU afirmaron que la ley de amnistía podría ser crucial para víctimas y advirtieron que debe reconocer a personas detenidas o procesadas arbitrariamente por ejercer sus derechos y enmarcarse en un proceso integral de justicia transicional. bit.ly/4kLZgMP

Venezuela’s amnesty law must apply to all unlawfully prosecuted victims and be grounded in transitional justice: UN experts GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today welcomed the draft amnesty law before the Venezuelan National Assembly, stressing that it must apply to all victims of unlawful prosecution and be embedded in a...

UN experts stated that the amnesty law could be crucial for victims and warned that it must recognize all persons arbitrarily detained or prosecuted for exercising their rights and be part of a comprehensive transitional justice process. bit.ly/4tK1mRF

UN experts alarmed by reports of historic illegal adoptions and alleged role of senior official in Guatemala GENEVA – Allegations that at least 80 Indigenous children were subjected to illegal intercountry adoptions after being institutionalised at the “Hogar Temporal Elisa Martínez” following their capture ...

At least 80 Indigenous children were illegally adopted in Guatemala (1968–1996), possibly with officials’ involvement. Independent investigations and justice for victims are urgent. bit.ly/3MBMJ23

Assurer nos droits contre les dérives C’est le moment d’intégrer pleinement le système interaméricain de protection des droits de la personne.

Des arguments convaincants de la part de @bernardduhaime.bsky.social et Noémie Boivin pour que Canada s'engage pleinement dans le système interaméricain des droits de la personne. Il est grand temps de reconnaître que nous faisons partie de cet hémisphère!

UN experts urge restoration of peace, human rights and security in North-East Syria GENEVA – UN experts* today called for a durable ceasefire, the protection of civilians and of Kurdish rights, and the safety and security of detainees and prisoners following recent Syrian military op...

We call for continuing efforts to protect civilians and prevent violations in northeast Syria. We call on authorities to investigate all alleged violations and ensure accountability under international law. bit.ly/3O19fSa

International human rights law must guide any future transition in Venezuela: Special Rapporteur GENEVA – A future transition in Venezuela must be firmly grounded in international human rights law, anchored in truth and accountability, and guided by the rights and aspirations of the Venezuelan pe...

Any future transition in #Venezuela must grounded in international human rights law, truth, accountability, as well as reparations, it must also be owned by the Venezuelan people, free from foreign interference bit.ly/4aQLNka

Venezuela: Bernard Duhaime plaide pour une transition guidée par le droit international | UQAM Le Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies affirme qu’il faut s'attaquer aux graves violations des droits commises contre la population.

🇻🇪✨ Au Venezuela, une transition fondée sur le droit international
Bernard Duhaime, Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies et professeur à l'UQAM, affirme qu’il faut s’attaquer aux graves violations des droits commises contre la population.
#DroitInternational #Venezuela @bernardduhaime.bsky.social

Peru: UN experts concerned about Constitutional Court ruling on “impunity law” GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today expressed grave concern over the content of Peru’s Constitutional Court ruling upholding the “impunity” law, which allows statutes of limitations for crimes aga...

Crimes against humanity are imprescriptible under international law. Peru’s Constitutional Court ruling risks entrenching impunity and undermining accountability. Domestic law cannot override peremptory norms protecting humanity from the gravest crimes. bit.ly/49kUeTo

Call for inputs: The UN Special Rapporteur on transitional justice invites submissions in preparation for his official country visit to Nepal. Deadline: 30 January 2026. Email: ohchr-srtruthcalls@un.org. Further information: bit.ly/48F5ji7

UN experts call for safeguarding Special Procedures system as ‘indispensable pillar’ for human rights protection GENEVA – Amid rising authoritarianism, deepening polarisation, growing intolerance, and mounting pressures on the multilateral system, Human Rights Day offers a vital moment to reaffirm our shared com...

On #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm that UN Special Procedures are an indispensable pillar for human rights protection. States must safeguard this system to ensure independent voices defend all rights, everywhere. bit.ly/3XNbSc0

I join Eduardo González in urging #Mali to reconsider its withdrawal from the Rome Statute. This move would betray victims and weaken the fight against impunity. International justice remains essential. #ICC #Mali bit.ly/4gQHcPJ

As the #OHCHR Sri Lanka accountability project is up for renewal, #SriLanka has a unique opportunity to ensure #accountability for gross human rights violations during the civil war. With other @UN_SPExperts, I informed the Government I’m ready to assist. bit.ly/3KKMDng