En reuniones anteriores con el gobierno, he enfatizado la importancia de evitar restricciones indebidas al derecho a la protesta. En momentos de crisis, el diálogo y el respeto a la reunión pacífica son fundamentales.
Lamento la crisis energética que atraviesa #Cuba, resultado de una combinación de sanciones externas e infraestructura debilitada que impacta a millones de personas.
Insto a las autoridades a garantizar que cualquier protesta que surja de esta situación sea respetada y no criminalizada. 1/
Interview with @taz.de on the criminalisation of climate activism in #Germany.
🔗 Article in German: taz.de/Prozess-gege...
When aid is cut, it is not only funding that disappears: #CivilSociety weakens.
One year after the U.S. aid freeze, thousands of organizations have closed or been forced to alter their missions.
#FreedomOfAssociation is at stake.
🔗 www.ipsnews.net/2026/03/the-...
I call on authorities to facilitate these assemblies and ensure the safety of all participants. Voices calling for peace and accountability must be heard, not silenced.
I remind States that right to peaceful assembly must be respected, including for protests taking place near embassies. Host States have a duty to protect diplomatic premises under Vienna Convention, this must not be used as a pretext to suppress legitimate dissent. 2/
As military escalations in the Middle East spark global outrage, I am closely monitoring the protests erupting worldwide as people are taking to the streets to condemn military strikes and call for peace. These voices are essential for accountability. 1/
My solidarity remains with Iranians, that have been facing a grave HHRR crisis within Iran. Opposing external war does not mean turning a blind eye to the thousands of protesters killed or silenced by the state.
I demand accountability for all: who launch missiles and who suppress their citizens.
#Iran This escalation brings Middle East to the brink of a catastrophic wider war. Any military action taken outside the framework of the UN Charter is a violation of itnal law that undermines global security.
Itnal institutions must hold all actors accountable and prevent further escalation 2/
#MiddleEast Civilians need to be protected from both external bombs and internal bullets.
I am deeply alarmed by the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, and its subsecuent responses. 1/
✊🏻 "The rights of assembly and association enable people to come together either in public, private or online; they are a fundamental part of human nature.”
📹 Meet Gina Romero @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social , the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association.
#Indonesia | I urge Indonesia to review the draft, ensure legal clarity, civilian oversight and accountability, and fully protect rights under the ICCPR. We stand ready to provide technical assistance. Full communication: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas... #HumanRights
#Indonesia | There is a real risk of stigmatizing peaceful protests as "terrorism", as happened with the August 2025 protests and movements in West Papua. This threatens #FreedomOfAssembly and the work of human rights defenders, students, journalists and minorities.
#Indonesia | The draft grants the Armed Forces (TNI) vague and overly broad powers in "prevention" and "enforcement", with wide discretion for the Commander. It appears to conflict with Indonesia's Constitution and existing laws. The definition of terrorism lacks precision.
#Indonesia | I joined a communication with other independent UN experts to the Govt expressing serious concern about a draft regulation expanding the military's role in counter-terrorism in peacetime, posing significant risks to #HumanRights and the #RuleOfLaw
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(*) Nota aclaratoria: Por razones inexplicables, el comunicado publicado el 19 de febrero omitía la palabra "cautela", dando la impresión errónea de una bienvenida sin reservas al proyecto. El 'error' de la OHCHR fue corregido en la mañana del 20 de febrero.
#Venezuela El proceso de amnistía debe ofrecer garantías reales:
✅ Reconocimiento de todas las víctimas.
✅ Seguridad para quienes están en el exilio.
✅ Garantía de no repetición (que no haya nuevas detenciones por los mismos hechos). 3/
#Venezuela Colegas y yo acogimos con cautela* el proyecto de ley de amnistía que pretende facilitar la excarcelación de personas detenidas por motivos políticos en el país, y que fue aprobada a finales de la semana pasada. www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel... 2/
#Venezuela: La Ley de Amnistía es un paso necesario, pero insuficiente si no: se desmantela el sistema de persecución al disenso, se garantiza una justicia realmente independiente, o sin capacidad real en los tribunales. 1/
#México las autoridades deben emprender acciones inmediatas para minimizar el impacto del crimen organizado sobre la población civil con un enfoque diferencial en personas defensoras, activistas y periodistas.
#México: Estoy alarmada por la ola de violencia desatada tras el abatimiento de un líder de un cártel. Esta situación pone en grave riesgo a la población, y de manera especial a activistas, personas defensoras de DDHH, periodistas y sociedad civil en general. 1/
The DOJ can't sustain the cases that they bring against protestors -- mostly because the cases are built on lies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
We urgently call on the authorities in #Iran to clarify who ordered these shutdowns and on what legal basis, fully restore internet access, ensure accountability for violations, and guarantee non-repetition of practices that suppress civic space. #Transparency #Accountability #DigitalRights
These restrictions have compounded violations of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful assembly. They also hinder families from locating detainees and obstructing documentation of potential human rights violations. #FreedomOfAssembly #HumanRights
The internet disruptions have lasted for weeks in the context of nationwide protests, leaving millions without reliable access to telecommunications and digital services. This “digital darkness” prevents independent verification and urgent communication. #DigitalRights #FreedomOfExpression #KeepItOn
🇮🇷 We demand transparency and accountability from #Iran following nationwide internet shutdowns that have severely restricted access to information and communication for families and communities. These measures undermine fundamental rights.
👉 Full statement: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
#Uganda | I reiterate my call for a substantive reply clarifying measures taken during the electoral period to safeguard fundamental freedoms. Cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms is essential, particularly during elections. #AccountabilityMatters #HumanRights
#Uganda | We also raised concerns about arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions, and reports of enforced disappearances of opposition supporters. Actions that undermine ICCPR arts. 21 & 22 protecting #FreedomOfAssembly and #FreedomOfAssociation. #ArbitraryDetention #CivicSpace
#Uganda | Throughout the past year, in the electoral context, we received allegations of disproportionate and unnecessary use of force at opposition rallies, obstruction of peaceful gatherings, and heavy security deployments limiting civic participation. #PeacefulProtest
#Uganda | 🔴 I led a joint communication concerning alleged human rights violations throughout 2025 and in the context of the electoral process. The 60-day deadline has passed and no response has been received. 🔗 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas... #HumanRights #FreedomOfAssembly #CivicSpace
