Russia: UN rights experts call for release of journalist Evan Gershkovich
The journalist Evan Gershkovich should be immediately released following his arrest by Russian authorities on…
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‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza
Polish authorities are investigating all potential sources of infection after some 29 cats were found…
Security Council urged to address ‘most silenced and least condemned crime’
The international community must act now to protect future generations from the scourge of conflict-related…
No room for complacency in the fight to end AIDS by 2030
As the deadline to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 approaches, urgent action is needed…
News in Brief 14 July 2023
Sudan: Thousands may die due to healthcare disruptions: WHO Children’s deaths on central Mediterranean route…
‘The value of human life is dissipating’
Fresh allegations of crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Darfur are the latest indication that the…
Kenya: OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was very concerned over reports of…
Aspartame sweetener ‘possibly’ cancer-causing, WHO agency reports
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial…
UNAIDS calls on governments to work closely with communities to end AIDS.
A new publication released today by UNAIDS shows that bringing the pandemic to a close…
News in Brief 13 July 2023
UN chief condemns North Korea missile launch Sudan: Türk calls for investigation over at least…
Rights experts urge Uruguay to prioritise water use for human consumption
A considerable increase in salt levels in drinking water in Uruguay is affecting over 60…
Ethiopia: Rights experts denounce mass deportation of Eritreans
A group of UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Thursday voiced “grave concern” over hostile…
Ending AIDS by 2030 a ‘political and financial choice’
There is a clear path to ending AIDS by 2030 and it requires strong political…
Sudan: UN rights chief calls for probe after 87 bodies found in mass grave
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Thursday called for a swift…
Scourge of racism haunts Black women and girls seeking healthcare
Women and girls of African descent face a “systemic and historical pattern” of racial abuse…
UN rights experts denounce forced evictions of Palestinian families
United Nations-appointed independent human rights experts on Wednesday condemned the forced eviction and displacement of…
News in Brief 12 July 2023
‘Crushing’ debt crisis spells development disaster for billions: UN chief Türk: Accountability needed for ‘shocking’…
In Nigeria, UN deputy chief and Malala champion girls’ right to education
More than 120 million girls are out of school and the world must do more…
Hunger afflicts one in ten globally, UN report finds
As many as 783 million people faced hunger worldwide in 2022 in the wake of…
UN calls for gender equality push, central to SDGs
At eight billion strong, the “human family is larger than ever”, but leaders are failing…
News in Brief 11 July 2023
Sudan crisis: Thousands continue to flee Darfurs seeking safety in Chad, warn UN aid teams …
Bangladesh using enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings to silence rights defenders: Experts
UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Tuesday called for the Government of Bangladesh to end…
Mothers of Srebrenica: ‘Sadly, the killing continues in the world…’
The pointe shoes were a testament to unfulfilled hopes. They belonged to a young ballet…
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Türk calls for respect as rights council urgently debates Quran burnings
The UN’s top human rights official urged respect for religious tolerance on Tuesday as Member…
INTERVIEW: Supporting comprehensive sexuality education in Thailand
Young adolescents in the north of Thailand have been learning about the value of family…
Latest summer heat record, a taste of things to come warns top UN meteorologist
Average global temperatures reached record levels on land and sea last month, the UN World…
News in Brief 10 July 2023
Temperatures off the charts, but more records are to come: WMO Ukraine: UN deplores killing…
First Person: Thai teenage drop-out turns peer educator
A young woman in the north of Thailand has been describing how she turned her…
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News in Brief 7 July 2023
Renewal of Black Sea Initiative urgent as consumers await lower food prices: FAO Jenin: Soaring…
OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over militarization of public security in Honduras
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has urged authorities in Honduras to reinforce the “internal and…
UN rights experts ‘appalled’ by attack on Russian journalist and lawyer in Chechnya
A group of independent UN-appointed human rights experts said on Friday they were appalled by…
‘Grim milestone’ as Ukraine war reaches 500-day mark
The UN deplored the horrendous civilian cost of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which reached…
Women and girls bear brunt of global water and sanitation crisis
Women and girls are primarily responsible for water collection in seven out of 10 households…
News in Brief 6 July 2023
UN chief says guardrails needed for AI to ‘benefit everyone’ Myanmar atrocities and impunity must…
Myanmar atrocities and impunity must end: Türk
The Myanmar regime’s brutal violence against civilians and its denial of life-saving humanitarian aid, reflect…
News in Brief 5 July 2023
Developing countries face $4 trillion investment gap in SDGs: UNCTAD Iran must end crackdown against…
‘Action is the antidote to despair’: Joan Baez backs UN push for SDGs
Joan Baez needs no introduction. The legendary artist and peace icon has been inspiring generations…
New UN policy paper launched to counter and address online hate
The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect launched a new policy…
WFP funding crisis leaves millions stranded without aid in West Africa
Funding constraints mean that the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to limit…
Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council
Iran faced calls on Wednesday from top UN-appointed rights investigators to halt the executions of…
More African countries to receive lifesaving malaria vaccine
Twelve African countries will receive 18 million doses of the first-ever vaccine against malaria over…
Boost global action and ambition to reach SDGs, urges new UN campaign
The United Nations kicked off a new campaign on Wednesday to turbocharge the Sustainable Development Goals…
News in Brief 4 July 2023
UN chief, humanitarians concerned over Israeli military operation in Jenin El Niño onset likely to…
News in Brief 3 July 2023
Climate solidarity urgent to ensure Caribbean states’ survival: Guterres UN rights chief tells Governments: “Don’t…
New guidance to protect children from ‘aggressive’ food marketing
The World Health Organization (WHO) released on Monday fresh guidance on shaping policies to best…
News in Brief 30 June 2023
Myanmar: Military’s obstruction of humanitarian aid could be international crime Cholera and measles rampant…
Pride Month: UN’s transgender rights campaign goes global
A razor, nail polish, and beads are part of an innovative pilot project, launched by…
Time to end gender-based violence, boost role of women in politics, public life
Immense strides have been made in the quest for gender equality, but major barriers thrown…
Eastern DR Congo: Health system at breaking point warns WHO
Increased violence, natural disasters and disease outbreaks have fueled a deteriorating health situation in the…
UN rights office calls on France to address ‘deep issues’ of racism in policing
Following a third night of riots and protests across France over the police shooting of…