International Criminal Court: Russia urged to withdraw arrest warrants for judges
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday said it was “deeply concerned” by Russia’s…
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Rights expert warns of potential abuse linked to ‘voluntarism’
The UN appointed independent expert on the sale and exploitation of children is calling on…
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News in Brief 12 October 2023
Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza Water for food and energy production is…
WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and…
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UN rights body extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia
The United Nations premier human rights body on Thursday extended the mandate of the independent…
Humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘beyond the imagination’
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is “indescribable” and “unprecedented” as the battle between extremist Palestinian…
News in Brief 11 October 2023
Over one in 10 Gaza residents displaced: humanitarian update Invest in girls’ leadership: UN chief…
World News in Brief: recovery efforts in Ukraine, human rights in Sudan and WHO report
In Ukraine, a UN team on the ground is working closely with the Government, local…
Sudan: One of largest protection crises, says UN refugee agency
The displacement crisis prompted by ongoing conflict in Sudan continues unabated with nearly six million…
Iran: Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi
UN independent human rights experts on Wednesday called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi,…
World News in Brief: Health access in Israel-Palestine, Myanmar bombing, child refugee mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for access to health and humanitarian assistance amid…
Gaza: UNRWA’s ‘unsung heroes’ continue to serve despite immense risks
Families escaping the shelling and bombardment in Gaza have sought refuge in premises belonging to…
Poverty a ‘pull factor’ for child recruitment, early marriage: UN expert
Poverty and lack of education are pushing boys into joining armed groups and forcing girls…
News in Brief 10 October 2023
Mental health not a privilege but a ‘fundamental human right’: Guterres Israel/ Palestine: UN urges…
Convention’s 10-year birthday marks commitment to prevent new mercury scare
Banning new mercury mines is among milestones achieved under the Minamata Convention, which is now 10…
UN warns of heightened risk of genocide and atrocity crimes in Ethiopia
Following reports of continued fighting between government troops and local militias in Ethiopia, the UN…
UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human…
Israel/ Palestine: UN urges parties to spare civilian lives
In Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, all parties must stop targeting civilians and Hamas…
INTERVIEW: Reducing teen pregnancy in Thailand
Teen pregnancy rates have been falling dramatically in Thailand thanks to progressive legislation, but more…
UN agency working round the clock to provide shelter for thousands of Gazans
Amid ongoing Israeli reprisals in the Occupied Palestinian Territory following Hamas’s massive attack against Israel…
Afghanistan: WHO and partners responding to immense needs
Aftershocks continue to be felt from the deadly earthquake that pummeled parts of western Afghanistan…
News in Brief 9 October 2023
Top rights body observes minutes of silence for Israel/Gaza, Afghanistan Ukraine: “blatant and unabated” violations of…
UN rights expert urges key reforms in Cambodia
A UN independent human rights expert on Monday called for urgent structural reforms in Cambodia…
Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
Three in four people suffering from a mental health condition receive inadequate treatment – or…
UNFPA delivers support and dignity for women refugees in Armenia
Needs are immense among people who fled Karabakh for Armenia, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA)…
News in Brief 6 October 2023
Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights “courage and determination” of Iranian women: OHCHR…
Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights ‘courage and determination’ of Iranian women: OHCHR
The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights…
UNICEF in Armenia creates safe spaces for children from Karabakh
In one week, more than 100,000 people arrived in Armenia from Karabakh, including around 30,000…
News in Brief 5 October 2023
Ban autonomous weapons now, UN and Red Cross chiefs tell countries States ‘can and must…
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications, UN agencies warn
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying…
Protect children at all times and at all places, UN envoys tell nations
Senior UN officials on Thursday reiterated the call for protection of children and ensuring their…
‘Patience’ and dialogue with Taliban only way forward: Afghanistan mission chief
The top UN political official in Afghanistan remains hopeful that Taliban leaders will reverse their…
‘Huge’ challenges facing sustainable development in Lebanon
Lebanon’s refugee population is especially vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation campaigns, making navigating the country’s…
News in Brief 4 October 2023
Global economy a mixed bag, high debt stifles development in poorer countries: UNCTAD World needs…
No meaning lost in translation: The UN’s quirkiest contest
How would you translate these phrases into another language? “There are those who know how…
World News in Brief: Water ‘being taken for granted’, global teacher crisis, Nipah in India update
While some 2.4 billion people live in countries where the supply of water is limited,…
Ukraine: Report documents mounting deaths, rights violations
Civilians continue to pay a horrendous price in the war in Ukraine, with nearly 10,000…
DR Congo: Combatting misinformation in the field
Misinformation poses a significant risk to UN peacekeeping. If left unchecked, it damages how the…
News in Brief 3 October 2023
Armenia: urgent health assistance required for Karabakh refugees: WHO ‘We need to stop deaths of…
UN supports ‘monumental step’ for cancer sufferers in northwest Syria
The first radiotherapy machine to treat cancer arrived in northwest Syria over the weekend, the…
Women and girls continue to be killed, based on gender alone
Continuing violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating…
Atrocity crimes still being committed in Ethiopia, UN experts warn
Independent UN human rights experts are warning that there is “an overwhelming risk” atrocity crimes…
Haiti: Multinational mission will reinforce police efforts to end gang violence
The UN Security Council took a historic step on Monday by authorizing the deployment of…
Karabakh: After the exodus, ‘hidden humanitarian emergency’ unfolds
After around 100,000 refugees left the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan in the past few days,…
We need to think about migrants, not just when they’re stranded at sea: New IOM chief
Amy Pope took office as the chief of UN migration agency IOM on 1 October,…
News in Brief 2 October 2023
Cities can be key players on the road to sustainability: UN chief New IOM chief…
New agreement promotes drug-free sport, supports public health
The UN health agency, WHO, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have boosted their support…
World News in Brief: ‘Competing’ efforts to rebuild Derna, Myanmar mines threat, schools shut in Burkina Faso
The head of the UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has hit out against ‘unilateral and competing…
WHO approves second malaria vaccine for children
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended a new anti-malaria vaccine for children, a…
We’re better off thanks to migrants, says new IOM chief
With people on the move globally at “unprecedented” levels, the UN’s new migration agency chief…