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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice

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Official account of Mr. Bernard Duhaime, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence since 1 May 2024

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Impunity Watch @impunitywatch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We particularly welcome @bernardduhaime.bsky.social ’s call to support professional guidance & training for TJ practitioners on the #HumanRights-anchored use of #AI. We look forward to continuing to contribute to this conversation at the #UN level! 💡Learn more: bit.ly/IW-AI-TJ
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
On the occasion of the Intl Day against Nuclear Tests I spoke to Marshallese survivors who embody remarkable resilience and strength. It is high time we fully confront the truth about the enduring harm caused by the nuclear legacy so that healing can begin bit.ly/46CrvY6
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College of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, 28 August 2026
TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND THE NUCLEAR LEGACY IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS1. On this day, 28 August 2026 I would like to acknowledge the importance of commemorating the International Day against Nuclear Test...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Enforced disappearances continue to devastate families and communities globally. On this International Day, I join UN and regional human rights actors in calling on States to put victims first and act to ensure truth, justice, reparation and non-recurrence bit.ly/4guV6bP
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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
On the 2026 International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances; the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances; the United Nations Volun...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My latest report as UN Special Rapporteur is now online. It looks at how emerging technologies are reshaping transitional justice : the opportunities that they offer, the risks they pose, and how they can best serve victims and practitioners. bit.ly/4bFH58r
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
My latest report as UN Special Rapporteur is now available online. It examines the growing challenges posed by denialism, negationism, and revisionism in relation to serious human rights violations, and their impact on transitional justice processes. bit.ly/4x91DhO
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A/HRC/63/25: Denialism, Negationism and Revisionism of Serious Violations of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in Transitional Justice Contexts - Report of the Special Rapporteur on truth, justice, re...
SummaryIn this report, the Special Rapporteur addresses the issue of denialism, negationism and revisionism of serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law in transitional justice contexts....
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I share some comments on the draft law on transitional justice in Syria. Transitional justice requires justice for all victims, fair trial guarantees, victims' participation, and full respect for international law.https://bit.ly/4pidiZ5
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Judicial independence is an essential prerequisite for any transitional justice process. Pressure and criminal proceedings against judges handling cases involving gross human rights violations risk undermining accountability and victims' rights. bit.ly/4f4JHxA
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Chile: UN experts alarmed by criminal proceedings against judge over human rights rulings
GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed serious concern over criminal proceedings brought against a Chilean judge for his judicial decisions in cases involving gross human rights violations, warning that...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
UN experts are alarmed by disciplinary proceedings against Peruvian judges who applied international human rights law, including in cases of crimes against humanity. Judges must not be sanctioned for upholding international law bit.ly/4oQg3AB #Peru #TransitionalJustice
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Peru: UN experts urge reversal of disciplinary actions against judges applying international human rights law
GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed alarm over disciplinary proceedings initiated against judges who have applied international law in cases involving serious human rights violations.“The initiation ...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Je suivrai attentivement le procès de Sihem Bensedrine et Khaled Krichi, représentants de l’IVD, demain. Ces poursuites illégales illustrent les obstacles institutionnels, judiciaires et politiques de la #justicetransitionnelle en #Tunisie bit.ly/4oUZpzJ
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Expertos de ONU afirmaron que la ley de amnistía podría ser crucial para víctimas y advirtieron que debe reconocer a personas detenidas o procesadas arbitrariamente por ejercer sus derechos y enmarcarse en un proceso integral de justicia transicional. bit.ly/4kLZgMP
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La ley de amnistía de Venezuela debe aplicarse a todas las víctimas de enjuiciamiento ilegal y basarse en la justicia transicional: expertos de la ONU
GINEBRA – Los expertos en derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas* acogieron hoy con satisfacción el proyecto de ley de amnistía presentado ante la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, y subrayaron que deb...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
UN experts stated that the amnesty law could be crucial for victims and warned that it must recognize all persons arbitrarily detained or prosecuted for exercising their rights and be part of a comprehensive transitional justice process. bit.ly/4tK1mRF
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Venezuela’s amnesty law must apply to all unlawfully prosecuted victims and be grounded in transitional justice: UN experts
GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today welcomed the draft amnesty law before the Venezuelan National Assembly, stressing that it must apply to all victims of unlawful prosecution and be embedded in a...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
At least 80 Indigenous children were illegally adopted in Guatemala (1968–1996), possibly with officials’ involvement. Independent investigations and justice for victims are urgent. bit.ly/3MBMJ23
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UN experts alarmed by reports of historic illegal adoptions and alleged role of senior official in Guatemala
GENEVA – Allegations that at least 80 Indigenous children were subjected to illegal intercountry adoptions after being institutionalised at the “Hogar Temporal Elisa Martínez” following their capture ...
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Alex Neve @alexneve.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Des arguments convaincants de la part de @bernardduhaime.bsky.social et Noémie Boivin pour que Canada s'engage pleinement dans le système interaméricain des droits de la personne. Il est grand temps de reconnaître que nous faisons partie de cet hémisphère!
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Assurer nos droits contre les dérives
C’est le moment d’intégrer pleinement le système interaméricain de protection des droits de la personne.
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
We call for continuing efforts to protect civilians and prevent violations in northeast Syria. We call on authorities to investigate all alleged violations and ensure accountability under international law. bit.ly/3O19fSa
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UN experts urge restoration of peace, human rights and security in North-East Syria
GENEVA – UN experts* today called for a durable ceasefire, the protection of civilians and of Kurdish rights, and the safety and security of detainees and prisoners following recent Syrian military op...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Any future transition in #Venezuela must grounded in international human rights law, truth, accountability, as well as reparations, it must also be owned by the Venezuelan people, free from foreign interference bit.ly/4aQLNka
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International human rights law must guide any future transition in Venezuela: Special Rapporteur
GENEVA – A future transition in Venezuela must be firmly grounded in international human rights law, anchored in truth and accountability, and guided by the rights and aspirations of the Venezuelan pe...
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UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal @uqam.ca · 09/01/2026
🇻🇪✨ Au Venezuela, une transition fondée sur le droit international Bernard Duhaime, Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies et professeur à l'UQAM, affirme qu’il faut s’attaquer aux graves violations des droits commises contre la population. #DroitInternational #Venezuela @bernardduhaime.bsky.social
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Venezuela: Bernard Duhaime plaide pour une transition guidée par le droit international | UQAM
Le Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies affirme qu’il faut s'attaquer aux graves violations des droits commises contre la population.
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Crimes against humanity are imprescriptible under international law. Peru’s Constitutional Court ruling risks entrenching impunity and undermining accountability. Domestic law cannot override peremptory norms protecting humanity from the gravest crimes. bit.ly/49kUeTo
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Peru: UN experts concerned about Constitutional Court ruling on “impunity law”
GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today expressed grave concern over the content of Peru’s Constitutional Court ruling upholding the “impunity” law, which allows statutes of limitations for crimes aga...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Call for inputs: The UN Special Rapporteur on transitional justice invites submissions in preparation for his official country visit to Nepal. Deadline: 30 January 2026. Email: ohchr-srtruthcalls@un.org. Further information: bit.ly/48F5ji7
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OHCHR | Call for inputs - Country visit to Nepal
BackgroundIn accordance with Human Rights Council’s resolution 54/8, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Mr. Bernard Duhaime, wil...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
On #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm that UN Special Procedures are an indispensable pillar for human rights protection. States must safeguard this system to ensure independent voices defend all rights, everywhere. bit.ly/3XNbSc0
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UN experts call for safeguarding Special Procedures system as ‘indispensable pillar’ for human rights protection
GENEVA – Amid rising authoritarianism, deepening polarisation, growing intolerance, and mounting pressures on the multilateral system, Human Rights Day offers a vital moment to reaffirm our shared com...
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I join Eduardo González in urging #Mali to reconsider its withdrawal from the Rome Statute. This move would betray victims and weaken the fight against impunity. International justice remains essential. #ICC #Mali bit.ly/4gQHcPJ
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Bernard Duhaime, UN Special Rapporteur on Transitional Justice @bernardduhaime.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
As the #OHCHR Sri Lanka accountability project is up for renewal, #SriLanka has a unique opportunity to ensure #accountability for gross human rights violations during the civil war. With other @UN_SPExperts, I informed the Government I’m ready to assist. bit.ly/3KKMDng
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