United Nations in Türkiye

The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Türkiye:

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17 February 2026

On the Road to COP31: Strong Message from Istanbul for New Era of Climate Action

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum, together with representatives of current and upcoming UN climate conference presidencies, met with national and international media in Istanbul on 12 February during a press conference marking preparations for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.The press engagement took place after a series of strategic discussions involving the COP31 Presidency, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat, and representatives of current and previous COP presidencies. Journalists from Türkiye and international media outlets participated in the briefing."Climate action can deliver stability in an unstable world"Addressing the press, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted the importance of strengthened international cooperation during what he described as a period of global instability. “But climate action can deliver stability in an unstable world,” he said. “In the face of the current chaos, we can, and must, drive forward a new era of international climate cooperation.” Stiell underlined the need to move into a new “era of implementation” in climate action, focused on delivering concrete outcomes through partnerships, finance and accelerated action across economies and societies. He noted that COP31 would take place at a pivotal moment for climate cooperation, emphasizing that climate action can contribute to energy security, economic resilience and long-term stability. He also referenced Türkiye’s efforts in areas such as renewable energy expansion and zero-waste initiatives, and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum toward implementation of the Paris Agreement and outcomes from recent COP meetings.Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum said that preparations for COP31 were advancing with a results-oriented approach. Emphasizing cooperation with partners, he stated that “to make COP31 successful, Türkiye and Australia will work with an approach based on consultation and cooperation.” Kurum noted “we do not see COP31 only as a conference, and no one should.” He added that Türkiye’s approach to the process is guided by the principles of “Dialogue, not a single voice; Consensus, not division; Action, not stagnation,” and indicated that a strong and well-structured action agenda would be announced in March. He also stressed that the COP31 Presidency aims to follow an inclusive and impartial approach that encourages participation and ensures that all voices are heard, leaving no one behind.Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy and COP31 President of Negotiations, Chris Bowen, joined the press conference through a video message from Canberra. He underlined the importance of collaboration among COP presidencies and partners, noting that Australia, Türkiye and Pacific partners were working together to ensure that negotiations and implementation advance hand in hand. He described the partnership as “a unique and innovative model” that reflects confidence in multilateral cooperation and said COP31 should serve as a bridge between developed and developing countries during a decisive decade for climate action. Bowen also emphasized that while progress has been made since the Paris Agreement, including reductions in projected global warming levels, much more work remains to protect climate-vulnerable countries and accelerate implementation. “No one nation can tackle climate change alone,” he said, stressing the need for shared learning and collective action.COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago, who was in Istanbul for the technical meetings, also attended the press conference. He said that the delegation had received information on the venues planned for Antalya, noting that the COP site looks very promising and that Antalya is expected to provide an excellent setting for the conference.Speakers emphasized the significance of maintaining multilateral cooperation in addressing climate change and the importance of ensuring that implementation efforts are supported by investment, finance and broad participation from governments, the private sector and civil society.COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026, bringing together governments, international organizations, businesses and civil society to advance global climate action and implementation of commitments under the Paris Agreement.

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30 January 2026

Choose peace over chaos, Guterres urges as he sets out final-year priorities

With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 29 January called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development as he outlined his priorities for 2026 – the final year of his tenure.2026 “is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos,” he told journalists in New York.Mr. Guterres – who trained as a physicist before entering public life – said that during times of profound flux, he returns to fixed principles that explain how forces act.Generating ‘positive reactions’Among them is Newton’s Third Law of Motion which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.“As we begin this year, we are determined to choose actions that generate concrete and positive reactions,” he said.“Reactions of peace, of justice, of responsibility, and of progress in our troubled times.”Chain reactionToday, impunity is driving conflicts – fueling escalation, widening mistrust, and allowing powerful spoilers to enter from every direction.“Meanwhile, the slashing of humanitarian aid is generating its own chain reactions of despair, displacement, and death,” as inequalities deepen.He highlighted climate change – “the most literal and devastating illustration of Newton’s principle” – as actions that heat the planet trigger storms, wildfires, hurricanes, drought and rising seas.Power shiftThe world is also witnessing “perhaps the greatest transfer of power of our times”, namely from governments to private tech companies.“When technologies that shape behaviour, elections, markets, and even conflicts operate without guardrails, the reaction is not innovation, it is instability,” he warned.Hegemony is not the answerThese challenges are happening as systems for global problem-solving continue to reflect economic and power structures of 80 years ago and this must change.“Our structures and institutions must reflect the complexity – and the opportunity – of these new times and realities,” he said.“Global problems will not be solved by one power calling the shots. Nor will they be solved by two powers carving the world into rival spheres of influence.”He stressed the importance of accelerating multipolarity – “one that is networked, inclusive by design, and capable of creating balance through partnerships” – but it alone does not guarantee stability or peace.“For multipolarity to generate equilibrium, prosperity and peace, we need strong multilateral institutions where legitimacy is rooted in shared responsibility and shared values,” he said.Shared valuesAdditionally, in the pursuit of reform, “structures may be out of date – but values are not,” he said.In this regard, the people who wrote the UN Charter “understood that the values enshrined in our founding documents were not lofty abstractions or idealistic hopes” but “the sine qua non of lasting peace and enduring justice.”He said that “despite all the hurdles, the United Nations is acting to give life to our shared values” and will not give up.Peace, reform and development“We are pushing for peace – just and sustainable peace rooted in international law. Peace that addresses root causes. Peace that endures beyond the signing of an agreement.”The UN is also pressing to reform and strengthen the Security Council – “the one and only body with the Charter-mandated authority to act on peace and security on behalf of every country.”Stating that there is no lasting peace without development, he highlighted action to speed up progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reform the global financial architecture,“That includes ending the crushing cycle of debt, tripling the lending capacity of multilateral development banks, and ensuring developing countries just participation and real influence in global financial institutions,” he said.Climate supportOn climate action, he stressed the need for deep emissions cuts this decade along with a just and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.“We are demanding far greater support for countries already confronting climate catastrophe, expanded early warning systems, opportunities for nations rich in critical minerals to climb global value chains,” he said.The UN is also working urgently towards a framework for technology governance, including through global dialogue, capacity support for developing countries and the new International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI).The names of 40 proposed panel members will be submitted to the General Assembly soon.AI for the developing worldMr. Guterres has also called for the creation of a Global Fund on AI Capacity Development for developing countries, with a target of $3 billion.“As we begin this year, we are determined to choose actions that generate concrete and positive reactions,” he said.“Reactions of peace, of justice, of responsibility, and of progress in our troubled times.”

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Secretary-General António Guterres (seated at right) speaks to reporters at a press conference at the UN Headquarters, in New York. Standing nearby is his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.

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29 January 2026

Potential turning point for Gaza as peace plan enters second phase: UN envoy

The start of a second phase of a stabilisation plan for Gaza offers a potential turning point for the war-ravaged enclave, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday.Ramiz Alakbarov warned that risks of violence escalating again remain high, while the situation in the occupied West Bank continues to deteriorate.The Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said he was addressing ambassadors “at a moment of both profound opportunity and considerable risk,” pointing to cautious diplomatic progress on Gaza alongside deepening instability elsewhere.“In front of us we see a potential turning point for Gaza, a genuine chance for a better future,” Mr. Alakbarov said. “But many uncertainties remain.”He heralded the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan as “a critical step in consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza,” alongside the establishment of new transitional bodies, including the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the Office of the High Representative for Gaza.Monumental task aheadMr. Alakbarov said he had just returned from Cairo, where he met members of the National Committee to discuss how the UN could support efforts to restore essential public services, facilitate humanitarian aid and begin planning for reconstruction, in line with Security Council resolution 2803.He cautioned that the task ahead is “monumental” and will require close coordination among all stakeholders, considering existing systems and capacities.The UN envoy welcomed the recovery of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, expressing condolences to the family of Ran Gvili and said he hoped that with all hostages returned, “the process of healing for the families and all those affected may begin.”He also said Israel’s announcement that the Rafah crossing would open for pedestrian movement in both directions was encouraging, while stressing that demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip and effective security arrangements remain essential for the next phase to succeed.Mr. Gvili was among more than 250 Israeli and foreign nationals abducted by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during their 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel, in which more than 1,250 people were also killed.The ensuing Israeli military offensive in Gaza resulted in widespread devastation and a massive loss of Palestinian life, with tens of thousands reported killed and countless others wounded, many suffering life-long injuries.Gazans want a better, stable futureDespite continued hardship, Mr. Alakbarov said his recent visit to Gaza underscored the determination of its people.“The people in Gaza are ready and eager to lead the way to a better, more stable future,” he told the Council, describing students taking exams under extreme conditions, farmers finding ways to plant despite shortages, and small business owners adapting to a devastated market.At the same time, he emphasised that humanitarian needs remain severe. Nearly the entire population of Gaza still requires assistance, with more than 1.5 million displaced people exposed to winter rains and cold temperatures.Mr. Alakbarov warned that humanitarian operations are still unable to function at scale, citing insecurity, access restrictions and delays at crossings.Occupied West Bank unravellingTurning to the occupied West Bank, the senior UN official said the situation is “unravelling,” marked by ongoing violence, settlement expansion, demolitions and displacement.These trends, he warned, are undermining prospects for peace and could jeopardise progress on implementing the second phase of the ceasefire plan.“The implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan is critical,” Mr. Alakbarov said, urging the Council to act collectively.He reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting Palestinians and Israelis in advancing toward a two-State solution, in line with international law and UN resolutions.

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28 January 2026

For every $1 spent protecting nature, $30 goes to destroying it

The UN recently issued a call for widespread financial reform as the most powerful way to shift global markets towards realising a better world, for people and the planet.For every dollar invested in protecting nature, 30 dollars are spent on destroying it – that’s the central finding of the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report, which calls for a major policy shift towards scaling up solutions that help the natural world – and support the economy at the same time.Damage controlThe data identifies several areas where the damage is particularly stark: utilities, industrials, energy and basic materials; and sectors which benefit from environmentally harmful subsidies – namely fossil fuels, agriculture, water, transport and construction.“If you follow the money, you see the size of challenge ahead of us,” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP, in response to the report, contrasting the slow progress of nature-based solutions with harmful investments and subsidies which, she declared, are surging ahead. “We can either invest in nature’s destruction or power its recovery – there is no middle ground.”A wealth of solutionsAs well as identifying the size of the imbalance, the report’s authors lay out a vision of a “big nature turnaround,” highlighting examples of solutions that both work, and are economically viable. They include:greening urban areas to counter heat-island effects and improve liveability for citizens; embedding nature in road and energy infrastructure; Producing emissions-negative building materials.The study also charts a path for phasing out harmful subsidies and destructive investment in systems of production and scaling up investments that are “nature-positive.”The numbers in briefIn 2023, $7.3 trillion flowed into nature-negative activities.In the same year, only $220 billion supported nature-based solutions, and the vast majority came from public spending)However, the trend is positive: spending on biodiversity and landscape protection rose by 11 per cent between 2022 and 2023, and international public finance for nature-based solutions in 2023 was 22 per cent higher than in 2022, and 55 per cent above 2015 levels.

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13 January 2026

On the Road to COP31, UN Resident Coordinator Meets Türkiye’s Chief Climate Negotiator

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, Dr. Babatunde Ahonsi, met with Deputy Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister and Chief Climate Negotiator Ms. Fatma Varank on 12 January in Ankara to discuss cooperation and coordination in preparation for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), which Türkiye will host in Antalya later this year.COP31 is the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, where governments come together to advance global action on climate change.The meeting focused on establishing a framework for collaboration between the United Nations system in Türkiye and the Government as preparations for COP31 move forward. Resident Coordinator Ahonsi congratulated Türkiye on assuming the COP31 Presidency, in collaboration with Australia as President of Negotiations, and reaffirmed the UN’s readiness to support a successful, inclusive and well-coordinated conference.Resident Coordinator Ahonsi emphasized that UN support would be aligned with Türkiye’s national priorities and highlighted the importance of an inclusive, multistakeholder approach throughout the COP31 process. He noted that the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Ankara would serve as the central link between the Government of Türkiye and the United Nations system in Türkiye, ensuring coherent coordination at both national and global levels. “I am confident that Türkiye will continue to be among the leaders of global climate diplomacy in the period ahead” Ahonsi added. Deputy Minister Varank welcomed the Resident Coordinator and shared an overview of the current state of preparations, noting that coordination among relevant institutions is gaining momentum. She underlined the importance of close cooperation with international partners, including the United Nations and the Australian delegation, as preparations advance. Both sides highlighted the importance of outreach and engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including diplomatic missions, civil society, youth, and the private sector, to ensure that COP31 delivers meaningful outcomes and supports implementation beyond the conference itself.The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to maintain close coordination in the lead-up to COP31, recognizing the conference as a key moment for advancing global climate action and strengthening multilateral cooperation.

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09 December 2025

Seven in ten women human rights defenders, activists and journalists report online violence

Geneva – 9 December 2025 – Online violence against women human rights defenders, activists and journalists has reached a tipping point, often fueling offline attacks, according to a new report released today, produced by the European Commission and UN Women’s ACT to End Violence against Women programme, in partnership with researchers from TheNerve, City St George’s, University of London and the International Center for Journalists, and in collaboration with UNESCO. Without strong countermeasures, online violence risks driving women out of digital spaces, undermining democracy and freedom of expression. The report, Tipping point: The chilling escalation of violence against women in the public sphere, shows that 70 per cent of surveyed women have experienced online violence in the course of their work. Furthermore, 41 per cent of respondents reported offline harm linked to online abuse. For women journalists, the link between online abuse and offline harm has become more concerning. In a 2020 global survey published by UNESCO, 20 per cent of women journalists associated the offline attacks or abuse they experienced with online violence. In the new 2025 survey – conducted by the same researchers and presented in this report – that share of journalists and media workers has more than doubled to 42 per cent.“These figures confirm that digital violence is not virtual – it’s real violence with real-world consequences”, said Sarah Hendricks, Director of Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division at UN Women. “Women who speak up for our human rights, report the news or lead social movements are being targeted with abuse designed to shame, silence and push them out of public debate. Increasingly, those attacks do not stop at the screen – they end at women’s front doors. We cannot allow online spaces to become platforms for intimidation that silence women and undermine democracy.”“This data shows that in the age of AI-fueled abuse and rising authoritarianism, online violence against women in the public sphere is increasing. But what’s truly disturbing is the evidence that women journalists’ experience of offline harm associated with online violence has more than doubled since 2020 – with 42 per cent of 2025 survey participants identifying this dangerous and potentially deadly trajectory”, said Professor Julie Posetti, lead researcher and Director of TheNerve’s Information Integrity Initiative. The report also finds that close to one in four surveyed women human rights defenders, activists and journalists have experienced AI-assisted online violence, such as deepfake imagery and manipulated content. Writers and public communicators (e.g., social media content creators and influencers) who focus on human rights issues face the highest exposure, at 30 per cent.The report comes as the world wraps up the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This year’s campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about digital violence, with calls for stronger laws and policies to recognize technology-facilitated violence against women as a human rights violation; robust regulation and accountability for tech companies; safety protocols and support systems for women human rights defenders, activists, journalists; and investment in research and data to monitor trends, understand intersectional impacts, and inform evidence-based policy and practice. UN Women will close the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign with a corporate strategy to prevent and respond to technology-facilitated violence against women, focused on strengthening accountability, closing evidence and data gaps, accelerating prevention and survivor-centered responses, as well as building greater resilience and amplifying the voices of women’s rights movements and women leaders.For interviews, contact the UN Women media team on media.team@unwomen.orgAbout ACTThe Advocacy, Coalition Building and Transformative Feminist Action (ACT) programme, is a game-changing commitment between the European Commission and UN Women as co-leaders of the Action Coalition on Gender Based Violence (GBV), in collaboration with the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The ACT shared advocacy agenda is elevating the priorities and amplifying the voices of feminist women’s rights movements and providing a collaborative framework focused on common priorities, strategies and actions.About UN Women
UN Women exists to advance women’s rights, gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. As the lead UN entity on gender equality, we shift laws, institutions, social behaviours and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. We keep the rights of women and girls at the centre of global progress – always, everywhere. Because gender equality is not just what we do. It is who we are.About the Information Integrity InitiativeThe Information Integrity Initiative is a new project of TheNerve, the digital forensics lab founded by Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa. It anchors action-oriented research at the intersection of gender, disinformation, freedom of expression and public interest media.

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25 November 2025

United Nations, Femicide Report 2024 Every 10 Minutes, a Woman or Girl Is Killed

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women jointly released a global report emphasizing that violence against women and girls is entirely preventable, yet femicide rates remain alarmingly high.According to the report, in 2024, 50,000 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or a family member. This figure represents approximately 60 per cent of all intentional femicides. In 2023, the number was 51,100. The observed decrease is attributed to inequalities or discrepancies in country-specific data and does not reflect a genuine reduction. Today, every 10 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by someone close to her.The report states that, on average, 137 women and girls killed every day by intimate partners or family members. In contrast, only 11 per cent of male homicides occur in private settings.Regional Overview: Africa Has the Highest Rate, Europe Remains at RiskIn 2024, Africa recorded the highest rate of intimate partner or family-related femicides, with 3 victims per 100,000 population. The Americas and Oceania follow at 1.5 and 1.4 victims per 100,000, respectively. While Asia (0.7 per 100,000) and Europe (0.5 per 100,000) reported lower rates compared to the global average, the proportion of women killed by intimate partners in Europe is striking: in 2024, 64 per cent of women killed in Europe were murdered by their intimate partners.Examples from Europe and Central Asia reveal that many women face digital forms of violence before being killed, such as catfishing, doxing, online defamation, and cross-platform harassment. Some women are killed shortly after the perpetrator is released from prison. According to UNFPA data, the situation in Türkiye is similarly concerning. One in four young internet users in Türkiye experiences digital violence, and women are 27 times more likely than men to be affected.Digital Violence Kills: Hate Online Harms OfflineThe report highlights that online violence is not merely a “virtual” threat; rather, it is a tangible form of violence that leaves women and girls highly vulnerable to physical abuse and homicide. Research from the United Kingdom indicates that 60 per cent of women killed in domestic settings were monitored online before their deaths. Women with high public profiles, such as journalists, politicians, and activists, are among the groups most exposed to digital violence. Globally, one in four women journalists and, in many regions, 1 in 3 to 4 women politicians report receiving online threats, including death threats. Digital technologies facilitate the spread of violence against women in virtual environments, and women and girls are sometimes killed as a result of images and videos shared online. In certain cases, these murders are even broadcast live on social media, revealing the direct link between digital violence and deadly real-world consequences.Women are exposed to numerous forms of technology-facilitated violence, including catfishing, doxing, cyberflashing, online defamation, cross-platform harassment, sealioning, sextortion, and the misuse of image-based content.The joint 16 Days of Activism campaign by UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) this year is themed “End Digital Violence against Women and Girls. Full Stop!” highlighting the relationship between digital and physical violence.Statement from UN Women Türkiye Country Director Maryse Guimond“This report reminds us of a clear reality: femicide is not inevitable, it is preventable. Violence often begins in the digital sphere, continues through threats, pressure, and harassment, and, without timely intervention, ends in fatal outcomes. Everyone needs practical tools for online safety. Women and girls must know how to protect their accounts, recognize abusive behaviour, report incidents quickly, and support targeted individuals. To safeguard the right to life of every woman and girl, we must take early warning signs seriously and establish robust justice and effective protection mechanisms in both online and offline spaces.”Data-Driven Policy is EssentialThe report stresses that femicide data is underreported in many countries, resulting in invisibility that demands urgent action.UN Women and UNODC continue to work with countries to implement the international statistical framework adopted in 2022.The full report is available here: https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2025/11/femicides-in-2024-global-estimates-of-intimate-partner-family-member-femicides

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15 October 2025

Statement: Rural women rising – shaping resilient futures with Beijing+30

On this International Day of Rural Women, we call for bold action to advance the equality, rights, and empowerment of women and girls living in rural settings. Every day, they feed communities, protect the environment, and power sustainable development. Investing in them is both an act of justice and a safeguard for our shared future.For generations, women in rural settings have driven collective movements for change: mobilizing communities, influencing policies, and championing vital issues such as climate justice. Their leadership continues to build bridges between local action and global progress, even as rural areas are hit hardest by extreme poverty and food insecurity, impacting women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples the most. If current trends continue, 351 million women and girls will still live in extreme poverty by 2030.Amid these challenges, Verene Ntakirutimana’s story from Rwanda demonstrates how empowering women in rural settings creates tangible, lasting change. With support from the Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment, she transitioned from subsistence farming to a thriving small business. Her success shifted community attitudes: challenging stereotypes, promoting shared decision-making, and inspiring others to follow her example.This year’s theme ‘Rural Women Rising’ is both a tribute and a call to action. Advancing their livelihoods, leadership, rights, and resilience --as set out in the Beijing+30 Action Agenda-- is essential. Initiatives such as the International Year of Women Farmers in 2026 and the Inter-American Decade for the Rights of All Women, Adolescents and Girls in Rural Settings (2024–2034), as well as community movements like Women to Kilimanjaro, offer powerful opportunities to make their work visible, their voices heard, and their rights recognized.When rural women rise, fields flourish, families thrive, and societies transform, propelling us toward the vision of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the SDGs.

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01 May 2025

Türkiye’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

GENEVA (1 May 2025) – The human rights record of Türkiye will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live.Türkiye is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 28 April to 9 May 2025. The first, second and third UPR reviewsof Türkiye took place in May 2010, January 2015, and January 2020, respectively.The UPR Working Group is comprised of the 47 Member States of the Human Rights Council. However, each of the 193 UN Member States can participate in a country review.The documents on which the reviews are based are: 1) national report - information provided by the State under review; 2) information contained in the reports of independent human rights experts and groups, known as the special procedures, human rights treaty bodies, and other UN entities; 3) information provided by other stakeholders including national human rights institutions, regional organizations, and civil society groups.The three reports serving as the basis for the review of Türkiye on 6 May can be found here.Location: Room XX, Palais des Nations, Geneva.Time and date: 9:00 – 12:30, Tuesday, 6 May 2025 (GMT+2).The UPR is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. Since its first meeting was held in April 2008, all 193 UN Member States have been reviewed thrice. During the fourth UPR cycle, States are again expected to spell out steps they have taken to implement recommendations posed during their previous reviews which they committed to follow up on and highlight recent human rights developments in the country. The delegation of Türkiye will be led by Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Ambassador, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs.The three country representatives serving as rapporteurs (“troika”) for the review of Türkiye are Côte D’ivoire, France and Japan.The webcast of the session will be at: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1k23dwgn7 The list of speakers and all available statements to be delivered during the review of Türkiye will be posted on the UPR Extranet. The UPR Working Group is scheduled to adopt the recommendations made to Türkiye on Friday, 9 May 2025, between 16:00 and 18:00 (GMT+2). The State under review may wish to express its positions on recommendations posed to it during its review.// ENDS //For more information and media requests, please contact Pascal Sim, Media Officer, at simp@un.org, David Díaz Martín, Public Information Officer at david.diazmartin@un.org, and Matthew Brown, Public Information Officer, at Matthew.Brown@un.org To learn more about the Universal Periodic Review: www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/upr/upr-main Sign up for the UN Human Rights Council Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a3a538479938/hrc-mailshot-to-ohchr-globalFollow us on social media:Facebook | X | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn

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