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Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich
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Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested last March in Yekatarinburg on espionage charges and is being held at the infamous Lefortovo prison in Moscow. Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur…

30 March 2024 · 3 min read

First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar
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First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar

UN News spoke to Commissioner Aina Randriambelo, who described what efforts her country is making to promote gender equality and a better understanding of what constitutes sexual exploitation and abuse.…

29 March 2024 · 4 min read

UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces
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UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces

According to the Monitoring Mission, interviews conducted with 60 recently released Ukrainian POWs painted a harrowing picture of their experiences in Russian captivity.“Almost every single one of the Ukrainian POWs…

28 March 2024 · 2 min read

Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza
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Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza

Francesca Albanese was speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where she presented her latest report, entitled ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, during an interactive dialogue with Member States.“Following…

27 March 2024 · 7 min read

UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Addressing a commemorative meeting to mark the International Day of Remembrance of The Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Assembly President Dennis Francis highlighted the harrowing journeys endured…

26 March 2024 · 3 min read