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Human Rights

Rohingya plight in Myanmar, a ‘test for humanity’

At the heart of the emergency are the Rohingya Muslims, denied Burmese citizenship, driven from their homes and forced into camps or exile.More than a million now live as refugees…

9 October 2025 · 4 min read

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The UN air service that flies where no one else can

“I just watched how it was a central driver for humanitarian agencies from all over – not just the UN agencies – and it was the only organisation that could…

9 October 2025 · 4 min read

Human Rights

Calls grow louder for more age-inclusive societies

“Every older person has the right to age with dignity security and access to opportunities that enrich their lives,” said one of the key organisers of the International Day of…

8 October 2025 · 3 min read