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Stories from the UN Archive: 1960s roots of ‘no justice, no peace’
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Stories from the UN Archive: 1960s roots of ‘no justice, no peace’

On 15 April 1967, a delegation led by Dr. King met with the legendary Ralph Bunche and other top UN officials. Mr. Bunche was the first African American to receive the…

3 September 2024 · 4 min read

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Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young people

A volunteer with Sharek Youth Forum, a local non-governmental organization (NGO) in war-torn Gaza, Ms. Al Shamali has currently been displaced for the ninth time and lives in a crowded…

31 August 2024 · 5 min read

China: UN rights office reiterates need to review national security framework
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China: UN rights office reiterates need to review national security framework

The 31 August 2022 report stated that violations had taken place in the context of the Government’s assertion that it was targeting terrorists among the Uyghur minority with a counter-extremism…

30 August 2024 · 3 min read

Rights experts urge United Kingdom to curb hate speech
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Rights experts urge United Kingdom to curb hate speech

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racism (CERD) voiced concern over persistent hate crimes, hate speech and xenophobic incidents on various platforms, including by politicians and public figures.It was…

26 August 2024 · 2 min read

World News in Brief: Sudan aid breakthrough, rights in Afghanistan, Myanmar displacement continues
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World News in Brief: Sudan aid breakthrough, rights in Afghanistan, Myanmar displacement continues

World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying sorghum, pulses, oil and rice destined for 13,000 people at risk of famine in Kereneik, West Darfur, made the crossing on Tuesday evening local time.…

22 August 2024 · 4 min read

UN rights expert urges ‘bold action’ to end systemic racism in Brazil
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UN rights expert urges ‘bold action’ to end systemic racism in Brazil

Special Rapporteur Ashwini K.P., said at the end of a 12-day fact finding mission, that members of marginalised racial and ethnic groups in Brazil - including those of African descent…

18 August 2024 · 2 min read