Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
On 27 September 2019, the United Nations Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela through resolution 42/25 for a period of one year, to assess alleged human rights violations committed since 2014.
The mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission was extended by the Council through resolution 45/20 and resolution 51/29, until September 2024.
Latest news
Venezuela: UN Fact-finding Mission says attacks on civic and democratic space have intensified, urges new security force – DAET - be monitored to protect rights 20 September 2023 English | Español
Venezuela: UN Experts warn of persisting attacks on civil society, media and trade union leaders 22 March 2023 English | Español
Venezuela: Draft NGO law, reaching a point of no return in the closure of the civic space 30 January 2023 English | Español
Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-finding Mission on Venezuela 26 September 2022 English | Français
Venezuela: new UN report details responsibilities for crimes against humanity to repress dissent and highlights situation in remotes mining areas 20 September 2022 English | Español
Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela concludes field visit near the border with Venezuela 25 July 2022 English | Español
Mandate
To investigate gross violations of human rights, including extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence, committed since 2014;
To help to combat impunity and ensure full accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims;
To present oral updates on its work during an interactive dialogue at the 52nd and 55th sessions of the Council; and,
To prepare written reports on its findings to be presented to the Council during interactive dialogues at its 54th and 57st sessions.
In particular, the Fact-Finding Mission is interested in receiving information related to alleged cases of extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, including sexual or gender-based violence, perpetrated since 2014 in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as per Human Rights Council resolution 51/29.
Human Rights Council resolution 51/29: The situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [Mandate extension] 7 October 2022
Human Rights Council resolution 45/20: The situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [Mandate extension] 13 October 2020
Human Rights Council resolution 42/45: The situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [Establishment of the mandate] 8 October 2019
Reports/Oral Updates
2023:
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/54/57) 20 September 2023 English (Advance Unedited Version) | Español (Unofficial Spanish Translation)
El aparato estatal, sus mecanismos de represión y las restricciones al espacio cívico y democrático - Misión internacional independiente de determinación de los hechos sobre la República Bolivariana de Venezuela (A/HRC/54/CRP.8) 20 September 2023 Español (only)
The Directorate of Strategic and Tactical Actions of the Bolivarian National Police Corps and its relationship with the former Special Action Forces - International independent fact-finding mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/54/CRP.9) 20 September 2023 English | Español
2022:
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/51/43) 20 September 2022 English (Advance Unedited Version) | Español (Unofficial Spanish Translation)
Detailed findings of the independent international fact-finding mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The human rights situation in the Arco Minero del Orinoco region and other areas of the Bolívar State (A/HRC/51/CRP.2) 20 September 2022 English | Español
Detailed findings of the independent international fact-finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Crimes against humanity committed through the State's intelligence services: structures and individuals involved in the implementation of the plan to repress opposition to the Government (A/HRC/51/CRP.3) 20 September 2022 English | Español
Oral Update: Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council 18 March 2022 English | Español
2021:
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/48/69) 16 September 2021 English | Español | Français | العربية | 中人| Русский
Detailed findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/48/CRP.5) 16 September 2021 English | Español
Facts and Figures - Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 16 September 2021 English | Español
Oral Update: Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chairperson of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council 10 March 2021 English | Español
2020:
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/45/33) 25 September 2020 English | Español | Français | العربية | 中人| Русский
Detailed findings of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (A/HRC/45/CRP.11) 25 September 2020 English | Español
Index-Detailed findings of the International Independent Fact-Finding on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 5 September 2020 Español
Venezuela: UN Fact-finding Mission says attacks on civic and democratic space have intensified, urges new security force – DAET - be monitored to protect rights 20 September 2023 English | Español
Venezuela: Draft NGO law, reaching a point of no return in the closure of the civic space 30 January 2023 English | Español
Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-finding Mission on Venezuela 26 September 2022 English | Français
Venezuela: new UN report details responsibilities for crimes against humanity to repress dissent and highlights situation in remotes mining areas 20 September 2022 English | Español
Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela concludes field visit near the border with Venezuela 25 July 2022 English | Español
Venezuelan justice system plays a significant role in the State’s repression of government opponents 16 September 2021 English | Español
Human Rights Council President appoints Patricia Tappatá Valdez of Argentina as new member of the Venezuela fact-finding mission 1 September 2021 English
Council extends mandate of the Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission for two years, until September 2022 6 October 2020 English | Français
Venezuela: UN report urges accountability for crimes against humanity 16 September 2020 English | Español
Council closes forty-second regular session, establishes a Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela 27 September 2019 English | Français Webcast (video)
President of Human Rights Council appoints Members of Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela 2 December 2019 English | Español
Statements
Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council 26 September 2022 Español
Press conference - Opening remarks by the members of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 20 September 2020 Español
Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council 18 March 2022 English | Español
Fact-Finding Mission experts conclude ten-day mission to the United States of America - Statement of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 9 March 2022 English | Español
Death in Custody of General Baduel – Statement of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 14 October 2021 English | Español
Press conference – Opening remarks by the members of the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela at a press conference to launch its second report 16 September 2021 English
Statement by Marta Valiñas, Chairperson of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council 10 March 2021 English | Español
Statement of Ms Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the 45th session of the Human Rights Council 23 September 2020 Español
Press conference - Opening remarks by the members of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 16 September 2020 English
Videos
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 20 September 2023
Interactive dialogue: Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission reports to the Human Rights Council's 51st session 26 September 2022
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 20 September 2022
Field mission by members of the International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela to areas near the border with Venezuela 20 September 2022
Interactive dialogue: Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission reports to the Human Rights Council's 49th session 17 March 2022
Interactive dialogue: Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission reports to the Human Rights Council's 48th session 24 September 2021
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 16 September 2021
Interactive dialogue: Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission reports to the Human Rights Council’s 46th session 10 March 2021
Interactive dialogue: Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission reports to the Human Rights Council’s 45th session 23 September 2020
Launch of the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 16 September 2020
Venezuela: UN report urges accountability for crimes against humanity 16 September 2020
Contact
Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Email: ohchr-ffmvenezuela@un.org
