Libya: War crimes likely committed since 2016, UN probe finds
War crimes and crimes against humanity have likely been committed in Libya by all parties…
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UN rights chief calls for investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ killing of veteran Rohingya activist
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for a prompt, thorough, and effective…
Iraq: ‘Moral obligation’ to ensure justice for Yazidi and other survivors of ISIL crimes
A new Iraqi law to support Yazidi women survivors of crimes committed by ISIL terrorists, represents “a watershed moment” in addressing the wrongs committed against them and…
‘Urgent’ international response needed in Myanmar: UN chief
An “urgent” international response is needed to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a…
Comprehensive support needed for Haitians facing expulsion in Americas
Vulnerable Haitian men, women and children on the move in the Americas, should not be…
‘We are one’: musical performance ‘King Clavé’ reveals that we are ‘interconnected’
Based on the core belief that “humanity is deeply interconnected” and “we are one”, the new performance piece, “King Clavé” is adding…
Alleged reprisals and intimidation against 240 who cooperated with UN
Allegations of reprisals and intimidation were documented against some 240 civil society members, activists and journalists, across 45 countries in the year…
Families of missing migrants, forced to search alone
Urgent support is needed for tens of thousands of missing migrant families who are often…
For 55 million displaced, status quo ‘not an option’
Nationally-owned solutions must be found for more than 55 million people displaced within their own…
COVID-19 caused ‘shocking’ inequalities: human rights chief Bachelet
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has caused and perpetuated “truly shocking” inequality that has affected the…
Syria: 10 years of war has left at least 350,000 dead
A decade of war in Syria has left more 350,200 people dead, High Commissioner Michelle…
Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urges deputy UN chief
Ensuring all Afghan girls can be educated must be “a zero condition” for the Taliban,…
Human rights in Belarus continue downward spiral, warns Bachelet
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday that she continues to be alarmed by…
UNICEF: Haiti children vulnerable to ‘violence, poverty and displacement’
As Haiti continues to reel from the “triple tragedy” of natural disasters, gang violence and…
South Sudan plagued by violence and corruption, Human Rights Council hears
South Sudan continues to be “plagued” by violence and corruption, the Human Rights Council heard…
Human rights ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar: UN calls for urgent action
Urgent action is needed to prevent the situation in Myanmar from escalating into a “full-blown…
Myanmar: UN expert says current international efforts failing, urges ‘change of course’
The UN independent rights expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, told the…
20 years after Durban Declaration, racism reverberates in ‘echo chambers of hate’
Two decades after a landmark declaration was adopted to eradicate racism, discrimination continues to “permeate…
John Lennon, stamps inspiring message of peace, on UN’s big week
This year’s International Day of Peace has been marked by the release of new stamps featuring music…
Afghanistan: ‘Palpable’ fear of ‘brutal and systemic repression’ of women grows
Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last month, they have made some commitments to…
UN agencies shocked by deaths near Belarus-Poland border
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and migration agency IOM, called on Tuesday for an immediate…
UNESCO hails return of looted ancient Gilgamesh tablet to Iraq
The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet – one of the oldest surviving literary works in history –…
Giant eco-friendly artwork set to inspire world leaders during the UN General Assembly
The 11,000 square meters ‘ephemeral fresco’ was created by Swiss artist Saype. It shows two…
First Person: A life dedicated to indigenous rights in Brazil
For almost 30 years, Brazilian activist Joenia Wapixana, has been fighting for indigenous land rights and against “institutionalized discrimination” in Brazil. In a special interview with UN News, to…
UNICEF stresses Afghan girls must not be excluded from school
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday welcomed the news that secondary schools are due…
77 million children have spent 18 months out of class: #ReopenSchools, urges UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID…
Bachelet calls for major re-think over impact of sanctions on human rights
Unilateral and coercive sanctions imposed by governments can create severe and undue suffering for innocent…
Venezuela’s justice system aiding repression of opposition: Rights probe
The independence of Venezuela’s justice system has been “deeply eroded”, to such an extent that…
Torture, killings, lawlessness, still blight Burundi’s rights record
The people of Burundi continue to endure serious human rights violations including possible crimes against…
Urgent action needed over artificial intelligence risks to human rights
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until…
After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians
The future for Syria’s people is “increasingly bleak”, UN-appointed rights experts said on Tuesday, highlighting…
Multiple reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray
UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday deplored “multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations…
In Somalia, Deputy UN chief encourages progress on women’s political participation, and peaceful elections
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, visited Somalia on Sunday, to express her…
An illustration of resilience and hope, in the face anti-Asian hate
The rise in hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage in the…
FIRST PERSON: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia
Human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants are going to remain significant threats to human…
Human Rights abuses intensifying in eastern DR Congo – UNHCR
An alarming number of human rights abuses have been carried out against civilians this year by armed…
Taliban response to protests increasingly violent, UN rights office warns
Peaceful protesters in many parts of Afghanistan have been met with an increasingly violent response by the new Taliban authorities over the past…
Protecting education, means ‘we protect the future’: UN chief
The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on…
Yemen: ‘Climate of fear’ grows, all sides to blame, say rights experts
There has been no let-up in more than six years of conflict in Yemen, as…
Iran must halt execution of Kurdish prisoner: UN rights experts
The imminent execution of an Iranian Kurdish prisoner must be halted and his death sentence…
UN experts urge Afghanistan’s new rulers to prohibit torture ‘in any circumstances’
The UN human rights office called on Thursday for the new Taliban-led authorities of Afghanistan…
UN marks first International Day for People of African Descent
The UN on Tuesday celebrated the enormous contributions the African diaspora has made in every field…
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From one anti-racism trailblazer to another: Andrew Young remembers Ralph Bunche
Andrew Young, the first African American ambassador to the UN, has earned his place in…
Ensuring the right to a nationality, more pressing than ever: UNHCR
Ensuring the right to a nationality and eradicating statelessness is more pressing than ever, the…
On International Day, UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fulfil their obligations to prevent and prosecute…
Tokyo Paralympics: leaping towards a more inclusive society
Innovators are joining Paralympians to discuss how sport can help to build a more inclusive…
Pioneering report continues to help children survive conflict
The UN has verified 266,000 cases of grave violations against children in more than 30…
Pioneering report continues to help children survive conflict
The UN has verified 266,000 cases of grave violations against children in more than 30…
Trials of former Spanish judge lack independence, impartiality: landmark case
The UN Human Rights Committee concluded on Thursday that the trials of a former Spanish in two…
Afghanistan women’s rights are ‘red line’, UN rights chief tells States
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet led calls on Tuesday for Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders to…