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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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‘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

Accountability essential to counter human rights abuse in DPR Korea
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Accountability essential to counter human rights abuse in DPR Korea

In an oral update to the Human Rights Council – UN’s paramount human rights body – Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said that DPRK (more commonly known as North Korea)…

22 April 2024 · 2 min read