#Venezuela | At the United Nations Human Rights Council, United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Türk expresses deep concern about the human rights impact of intensifying US military pressure, reiterates call to #UnitedStates to use "well-established law-enforcement methods" to counter illicit drug trafficking. | UN Human Rights Council

In Geneva, United Nations Human Rights chief briefed a Special Session of the Human Rights Council on #Iran. "The killing on the streets may have subsided, but the brutality continues. The only way out of this frightening escalation is through dialogue based on the human rights of all Iranians," Volker Turk said. https://buff.ly/YVaDGGV | UN Geneva

52 countries support the holding of a special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of #Iran. The special session is taking place on Friday 23 January 2026 at 2 p.m. (GMT 1) at UN Geneva. #SS39 | UN Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for human rights. Established in 2006 by the General Assembly, it is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The 57th regular session of the Council, #HRC57, is starting at UN Geneva tomorrow. More ℹ️: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/regular-sessions/session57/regular-session | UN Geneva

#Libya | Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, United Nations Human Rights deputy chief Nada Al-Nashif stressed that any sustainable political settlement must be anchored in justice and human rights. #HRC60 | UN Human Rights Council