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UN report details climate of fear in Russian occupied areas of Ukraine
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Human Rights

UN report details climate of fear in Russian occupied areas of Ukraine

Russia has instilled a pervasive climat of fear in the occupied areas of Ukraine, perpetrating egregious violations of international humanitarian

20 April 2024 · 4 min read

Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies
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Human Rights

Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies

Rakhine was the site of a brutal crackdown on the Rohingyas by the military in 2017, leading to the killing of some 10,000 men, women and newborns and the exodus…

19 April 2024 · 2 min read

.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank
© UNOCHA/Themba Linden A vehicle loaded with household possessions drives through Khan Younis.

International

$2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank

The UN and partner agencies insisted that "critical changes" were needed to provide urgent aid to Gaza and launched an appeal for $2.8 billion

19 April 2024 · 5 min read

Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President
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Human Rights

Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

“In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be an example of constructive dialogue to honour…

18 April 2024 · 3 min read

UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination
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Human Rights

UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via video message, but also acknowledged existing racial…

17 April 2024 · 3 min read

Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign
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Human Rights

Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the Youth Office said in a letter kickstarting…

16 April 2024 · 3 min read

‘Currently unsafe to return’ to Belarus, Human Rights Council hears
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Human Rights

‘Currently unsafe to return’ to Belarus, Human Rights Council hears

Focusing on developments in 2023, the report builds on previous findings in the aftermath of large public protests which erupted in 2020 following a disputed presidential poll. Despite a lack of…

15 April 2024 · 3 min read