Algeria

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Overview

Algeria is covered by the OHCHR Regional Office of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Established in 2002, the office focuses on monitoring and reporting the human rights situation in the region, providing technical advice and support, and promoting transparent and inclusive processes to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more >

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News & Statements

Latest news

30 Sep 2024

Special Procedures

Algerian Appeals Court must reverse sentence against Hirak poet Djamila Bentouis, say UN experts

09 May 2024

Special Procedures

Former Guantánamo Bay detainee faces re-victimisation in Algeria, UN experts say

05 Dec 2023

Special Procedures

Algeria: Continued restrictions on human rights defenders undermine social reforms says UN expert

24 Nov 2023

Special Procedures

UN expert on human rights defenders to visit Algeria

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Latest statements & messages

07 Mar 2022

Multiple Mechanisms

Global Update: Bachelet urges inclusion to combat "sharply escalating misery and fear"

11 May 2016

Special Procedures

Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Mr. Dainius Pūras

Country Visit to Algeria, 27 April to 10 May 2016

03 Feb 2015

Special Procedures

Déclaration du Rapporteur Spécial sur le droit à l’éducation à la fin de sa visite en Algérie (27 janvier- 3 février 2015)

19 Sep 2012

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Opening remarks by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay at a press conference during her mission to Algeria

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UN and OHCHR Reports

UN Secretary-General and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

A/72/289: Human rights and cultural diversity - Report of the Secretary-General

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Universal Periodic Review

Core documents for the current and previous cycles and letter by the High Commissioner to the Foreign Minister

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.

Special Procedures

Reports

A/HRC/56/50/Add.2: Visit to Algeria - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule

A/HRC/35/21/Add.1: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health on his visit to Algeria

A/HRC/29/30/Add.2: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education - Mission to Algeria

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Special Procedures country visits

Treaty Bodies

Reports

CRPD/C/DZA/CO/1: Concluding observations on the initial report of Algeria

CCPR/C/DZA/CO/4: Concluding observations on the fourth periodic report of Algeria

Concluding observations on the report submitted by Algeria under article 8 (1) of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict

CMW/C/DZA/CO/2: Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Concluding observations on the second periodic report of Algeria

CERD/C/DZA/CO/20-21: Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Concluding observations on the combined twentieth and twenty-first periodic reports of Algeria - Advance and unedited version

CMW/C/DZA/CO/1: Concluding observations

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Status & Reporting

Status of Ratifications Reporting Status Standing invitation to Special Procedures Voluntary Pledges and Commitments

External Resources

Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions

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Contact Information

Headquarters

Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD)
Contact is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Middle East and North Africa Section
Tel. + 41 22 917 9777

Regional Office of Middle East and North Africa Website

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