ICERAS

Excellencies, 

Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 62nd session (15 June-10 July 2026), we, the undersigned non-governmental organisations, write to urge your delegation to support the development and adoption of a strong resolution that extends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea. 

Beyond spelling out and condemning the ongoing grave human rights violations committed by Eritrean authorities in a context of widespread impunity, this year’s resolution, which will be considered ten years after the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in Eritrea presented its final report to the Council, should among others request the Special Rapporteur to stock-take on options and processes available to address past and ongoing violations and ensure accountability and justice.  READMORE