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Human Rights Council: Significant increase in child victims of trafficking
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Human Rights Council: Significant increase in child victims of trafficking

In a new report, Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, who’s the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on violence against children, said that traffickers are quick to exploit technological advancements – and…

12 March 2025 · 4 min read

World News in Brief: Syria families executed, Duterte arrested on ICC warrant, Sudan’s healthcare collapse
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World News in Brief: Syria families executed, Duterte arrested on ICC warrant, Sudan’s healthcare collapse

Speaking in Geneva, OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said that 111 people have been confirmed dead so far.Media reports indicate the true death toll may be closer to 1,000 after security…

12 March 2025 · 5 min read

‘Haiti’s survival is at stake,’ says UN expert, warning of worsening crisis
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‘Haiti’s survival is at stake,’ says UN expert, warning of worsening crisis

After his fourth visit to assess conditions on the ground, Mr. O’Neill briefed journalists at UN Headquarters in New York, describing a nation overwhelmed by pain and despair.“I hate to…

12 March 2025 · 3 min read

‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists
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‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists

“A surge in misogyny, and a furious kickback against equality threaten to slam on the brakes, and push progress into reverse,” he said.“Let me be clear: This is unacceptable, immoral,…

11 March 2025 · 4 min read

Women, girls bear brunt of cyberbullying against persons with disabilities
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Women, girls bear brunt of cyberbullying against persons with disabilities

Recalling the mantra “nothing about us, without us”, which was coined by the disability rights movement, UN rights chief Volker Türk insisted that the international community was failing to uphold a…

11 March 2025 · 6 min read

Ukraine reels from one of the deadliest days of war
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Ukraine reels from one of the deadliest days of war

“With 21 civilians reported killed, 7 March was one of the deadliest days for civilians in Ukraine so far this year,” UN mission chief Danielle Bell saidRussian’s full-scale invasion in…

10 March 2025 · 2 min read

UN rights chief raises alarm over escalating violence in Syria
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UN rights chief raises alarm over escalating violence in Syria

The killing of civilians in coastal areas in northwest Syria must cease immediately, the UN rights chief said on Sunday following a series of coordinated attacks reportedly launched by elements…

9 March 2025 · 1 min read