Mar 19, 2024 · The accelerated adoption of a national security bill in Hong Kong represents “a regressive step” for human rights there, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.

Nov 19, 2024 · The Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong to up to 10 years in prison under China’s National Security Law,...

Jul 27, 2022 · Independent UN-appointed human rights experts who have urged China to repeal Hong Kong’s 2020 national security law (NSL) after claiming that its use had led to the arrest of children, said...

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GENEVA (27 July 2022) – The UN Human Rights Committee on Wednesday published its findings on Hong Kong-China, Macao-China, Georgia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Uruguay, after examining the implementation of civil and political rights.

GENEVA (19 March 2024) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday deplored the accelerated consideration and adoption of a national security bill in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, despite detailed, serious human rights concerns raised with the authorities by his Office and UN human rights mechanisms.

Oct 12, 2021 · UN human rights experts* expressed deep concern about the arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and woman human rights defender Chow Hang-Tung on charges of "incitement to subversion" and being a foreign agent, and urged authorities to refrain from the use of the National Security Law and reconsider its application.

Mar 28, 2024 · Hong Kong's new national security legislation has sparked international concerns over its potential to further erode civil liberties and fundamental freedoms, and civil society engagement with the UN. ISHR calls for the repeal of this law and cease to interpret cooperation with UN bodies as a national security threat.

Jul 5, 2024 · Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki attended and spoke at the plenary meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday. As Deputy Head of China's delegation, Mr Chan took part in the meeting together with officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government as members of China's delegation.

Nov 25, 2020 · HRF urges the U.N. Special Rapporteurs to investigate Hong Kong’s implementation of the law and to request the immediate suspension of the tip-off hotline to halt further erosion of fundamental freedoms in the city.