Volker Turk
ON THE RECORD · 11 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“a reaffirmation that human rights, the rule of law and justice, and accountability are fundamental to everything, to peace, to security, and prosperity”
Volker Turk · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Turk said Pillay's Nobel recognition was a reaffirmation that human rights, rule of law, justice, and accountability are fundamental to peace and prosperity.
“spare the Yemeni people from further misery”
Volker Turk · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-20
Turk urged both sides to spare the Yemeni people from further misery amid rising fears of a return to war.
“These sanctions must be lifted immediately.”
Volker Turk · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Turk called for the immediate lifting of sanctions against Cuba.
“The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026 and recent tightening of extraterritorial sanctions, taken together, are directly harming Cubans, especially the most vulnerable,”
Volker Turk · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Turk said in a statement that US fuel restrictions and sanctions were harming vulnerable Cubans.
“halt immediately any actions that risk returning Yemen to full-scale conflict”
Volker Turk · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-20
Turk called for an immediate halt to actions risking a return to full-scale conflict in Yemen.
“severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms”
Volker Turk · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Turk warned in July about conditions under Ortega and Murillo's rule.
“must be fully consistent with international human rights standards, as well as Zambian domestic law”
Volker Turk · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Turk made this statement expressing concern over the arrest of opposition officials following the election.
“is a vital lifeline on which millions are reliant,”
Volker Turk · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
Turk described the Strait of Hormuz as a vital lifeline for millions amid concerns over its closure.
“impact on human rights far beyond the region.”
Volker Turk · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
Turk warned about the impact on human rights far beyond the region amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities.
“a huge setback for civilians in the region and beyond,”
Volker Turk · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
The United Nations condemned renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, with Volker Turk warning about the impact on civilians.
“Disruptions to the flow of food, medicines, and other necessary commodities have severe socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences, both regionally and globally, he continued, adding that diplomacy, restraint and de-escalation must be prioritized,”
Volker Turk · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
Turk warned that disruptions to food, medicines, and other commodities have severe humanitarian consequences and urged diplomacy.