UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it ‘a global emergency’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 28, 2026 at 04:15 AM

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday, condemning the rising global violence against women. He characterized this violence, including femicide, as a global emergency, citing social systems that enable abuse with impunity. Turk highlighted the situation in Afghanistan, comparing the segregation of women to gender apartheid. He also referenced the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Gisele Pelicot to illustrate the widespread exploitation and abuse of women and girls. Turk questioned whether these cases were isolated incidents, suggesting a broader problem of powerful men abusing women. His statement aimed to raise awareness and urge action against the pervasive threats to women's rights worldwide.

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