OPINION OF EXPERTS

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence: ”I take this opportunity to remind Governments of their obligation to adopt measures to unveil the complete truth about the events surrounding gross human rights violations, their circumstances, th ...

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons "We are currently facing an unprecedented crisis inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, asylum seekers, irregular migrants and internally displaced persons are twice as vulnerable. As we listen to calls for solidarity with countries affected b ...

The virus has shown that it does not discriminate - but many refugees, those forcibly displaced, the stateless and migrants are at heightened risk. The situation for refugees and migrants held in formal and informal places of detention, in cramped and unsanitary conditions, is particularly worrying ...

 In this time of great public concern, it is of particular importance for member states to recognise the crucial role of independent media. In line with the Council of Europe Guidelines on protecting freedom of expression and information in times of crisis, the crisis situation should not be used a ...

Internet access is critical at a time of crisis. It is essential that governments refrain from blocking internet access; in those situations where internet has been blocked, governments should, as a matter of priority, ensure immediate access to the fastest and broadest possible internet service. Es ...