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Amid campus crackdowns, Gaza war triggers freedom of expression crisis
UN Photo/Evan Schneider - Protesters demonstrate outside the Columbia University campus in New York City.

Human Rights

Amid campus crackdowns, Gaza war triggers freedom of expression crisis

“The Gaza crisis is truly becoming a global crisis of the freedom of expression,” said Ms. Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to…

28 April 2024 · 3 min read

Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa
© WFP/Cheick Omar Bandaogo - A mother gives her 10-month-old daughter porridge in Burkina Faso in the Sahel region, where WFP is providing assistance to prevent malnutrition.

United Nations

Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa

Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region’s three-month lean season

27 April 2024 · 4 min read

Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of 220 villagers
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Human Rights

Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of 220 villagers

According to media reports, over 220 civilians, including 56 children, were killed in attacks reportedly carried out by the military in two villages on a single day in late February.Furthermore,…

27 April 2024 · 2 min read

World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost
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Human Rights

World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost

The international day on Thursday highlights that theme, as well as the importance of recognition, justice and development opportunities for those of African descent, said Secretary-General António Guterres.He said the…

25 April 2024 · 5 min read

‘Concerted global push’ for Sudan ceasefire is essential: Guterres
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United Nations

‘Concerted global push’ for Sudan ceasefire is essential: Guterres

UN chief calling for a boost in humanitarian funding and a global push for Sudan ceasefire and peace to end a year of brutal fighting between rival militaries

23 April 2024 · 4 min read

Airlines urged not to facilitate UK-Rwanda asylum transfers
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Human Rights

Airlines urged not to facilitate UK-Rwanda asylum transfers

Two years ago, London announced the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), now referred to as the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership, which stated that asylum seekers in the UK would be…

23 April 2024 · 2 min read

International Mother Earth Day 22 April
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Environment

International Mother Earth Day 22 April

Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic.

22 April 2024 · 3 min read