UNPO is expanding its network of solidarity and advocacy partnerships through its new Peoples’ Friends framework. As part of this initiative, we are delighted ...
In the final days of February 2026, Iran entered a new phase of acute instability, raising grave concerns for the safety of civilians. The Iranian regime has ...
From 16 to 20 February 2026, UNPOy brought together 21 young activists from unrepresented, indigenous, and minority ...
Following a country visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in November 2024, UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights Alexandra Xanthaki has published a report confirming violations of cultural ...
Following the formal adoption of the Peoples’ Friends framework, UNPO introduces the Rohingya as part of this initiative, reflecting a strategic commitment to building a broader ecosystem of allies in ...
On 10 March 2026, the UNPO hosted a webinar titled “Peoples’ Rights, Peoples’ Future – Women Leading Democracy and Self-Determination” to mark International Women’s Day. The discussion brought ...
While spaces for conversation, and exchange are shrinking worldwide and communities' voices are drowned out by a shifted focus on new global crises, UNPO intends to bring people in direct contact with ...
Genocide Watch has published a report exposing severe human rights violations against the Hmong in Laos, warning that they are at critical stages of dehumanization, polarization and persecution. The ...
The UNPO and its Member, the Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA) in Mauritania, have jointly filed a report to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human ...
UNPO is proud to celebrate the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nominations of two exceptional human rights defenders from our member communities: Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a courageous advocate for women’s rights, ...
On 12 June, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu posthumously pardoned Ken Saro-Wiwa, one of the Ogoni Nine (also including Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, ...