On International Youth Day, UN Human Rights - Palestine stands with Palestinian youth, whose lives and futures continue to be profoundly shaped by Israel’s prolonged occupation. Young Palestinians face restrictions on their freedom of movement, access to education and employment, and ability to participate fully in public life.

UN Human Rights - Palestine's documentation indicates widespread and systematic torture and ill-treatment against Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.

Patterns of torture and ill-treatment have also been documented against Palestinian detainees in the custody of Palestinian security forces. There are also concerns about reports of torture and ill-treatment at the hands of de facto authorities, armed groups and other armed elements in Gaza.

Human dignity is an inalienable right. The prohibition of torture is absolute regardless of the identity of the victim or the perpetrator. Justice for victims is a right, not a privilege.

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The Occupied Palestinian Territory has been the deadliest place for journalists since October 2023, with scores of journalists killed in Gaza. 
"We call the world to action beyond words of condemnation and solidarity: to ensure accountability, to protect journalists, to allow independent access for international media. Journalists make sacrifices to bear witness. And our role is to bear witness to these sacrifices."