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No food deliveries to Gaza as border closures continue

There is also a shortage of fuel, which is affecting the movement of vehicles across Gaza and slowing down first responders, Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at the regular news briefing…

15 March 2025 · 2 min read

Iran protests: Human Rights Council probe condemns online, app-based repression
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Human Rights

Iran protests: Human Rights Council probe condemns online, app-based repression

In their latest and final report, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran alleged ongoing serious rights violations by the Iranian authorities stemming from massive protests after the death in police custody…

14 March 2025 · 3 min read

‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war
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Human Rights

‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war

The announcement comes as Syria marks 14 years since peaceful protests were met with brutal repression, igniting a conflict that has displaced millions and left the country in ruins.While the…

14 March 2025 · 2 min read

Conflict, hunger, poverty impede children’s early development: Türk
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Human Rights

Conflict, hunger, poverty impede children’s early development: Türk

During a discussion on early childhood development, the High Commissioner for Human Rights underscored that 80 per cent of the human brain is formed in the first three years of…

14 March 2025 · 4 min read

Rights probe alleges sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces used as ‘method of war’
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Human Rights

Rights probe alleges sexual violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces used as ‘method of war’

“Israel has increasingly employed sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians as part of a broader effort to undermine their right to self-determination,” maintained Chris Sidoti from…

13 March 2025 · 4 min read