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New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens
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New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens

At the beginning of each year, UNICEF looks ahead to the risks that children are likely to face and suggests ways to reduce the potential harm. The latest report, Prospects for…

13 January 2025 · 4 min read

More than 5,600 killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024
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More than 5,600 killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024

These deaths represent an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by OHCHR.  A further 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped.“These figures…

12 January 2025 · 3 min read

Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo
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Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo

On Monday the United States military sent 11 long-term detainees from the facility to Oman after reaching agreement with the Government there on relocation and resettlement. Only 15 detainees now remain,…

12 January 2025 · 3 min read

Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks
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Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks

In a scheduled update mandated by the Council in Geneva, Nada Al-Nashif said that these attacks had led to the deaths of 574 civilians – an increase of 30 per…

12 January 2025 · 2 min read

UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
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UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit

Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs.Discussions covered justice for victims and families, the protection of mass graves…

12 January 2025 · 3 min read

US: Rights experts urge Senate to reject bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court
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US: Rights experts urge Senate to reject bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court

The ICC issued arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.Go here…

11 January 2025 · 5 min read