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Safer and stronger communities in France
The safety of worship places in France, and Europe in general, was brought into focus by the Conference of European Churches (CEC), in a meeting held in Paris between CEC…
ECHR
BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises | BWNS
A new BIC statement explores how the principle of gender equality will need to be woven into processes of governance for effective responses to the climate crisis.
Europe
Human rights defenders threatened at Poland-Belarus border
Independent UN experts expressed deep concern on Tuesday over allegations that human rights defenders have been threatened at the Polish-Belarusian border, including media workers and interpreters.
International
Concern over low vaccination rates as ‘Omicron tidal wave’ floods Eastern Europe, Central Asia
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in Europe on Tuesday called on governments and health authorities to “closely examine” why there is low demand and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines,…
Health
WHO alert over childhood cancer inequalities in Europe
Progress in the overall survival rate for children with cancer is uneven across Europe, with a significant proportion of the thousands diagnosed with cancer each year, still dying, the UN…
News
Turkic States Organization on the implementation of “Sacred Pilgrimage”
UZBEKISTAN, February 13 - The Organization of Turkic States discussed the implementation of the “Tabarruk ziyorat” (Sacred Pilgrimage) project Samarkand hosted the 16th meeting of the working group, consisting of…
Europe
Ukraine: ‘Do not fail the cause of peace’ Guterres urges
Amid increasing tension over Ukraine between Russia and Western countries of the NATO alliance, the UN Secretary-General declared on Monday that “there is no alternative to diplomacy.”
Europe
Women building a sustainable future with green business in Ukraine
In Ukraine, home to heavy industry and one of the largest coal mining operations in the world, passionate women entrepreneurs are adopting new approaches to business, putting environment and people…
Health
Africa on track to control pandemic this year but vigilance is key: WHO
Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic this year if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key, the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional office…
Human Rights
Daughters of Somalia, a continuous pledge to end female genital mutilation
In Somalia, over 90 per cent or more of girls and women, have been subjected to female genital mutilation, or FGM. Despite the practice having devastating health ramifications for women…