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Committee to protect journalists anounces release of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina
Europe
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina released after 10 days; at least 4 other journalists briefly detained, has reported the Committee to Protect Journalists. Paris, March 22, 2022 – Account first published…
Council of Europe
A new report and resolution which was considered and adopted in the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe this…
Africa
"Some of you may be wondering what lessons can be learned from the Syrian crisis - in particular the role of Russia - when we look at what is happening…
Council of Europe
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly Thursday 17 March tabled a motion aimed at protecting the rights of “socially maladjusted”…
Europe
Martin Banks, a well-known British journalist in the EU Bubble in Brussels, was stopped and detained by the British police authorities at the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais. He was interrogated…
Human Rights
People in Afghanistan are today facing a food insecurity and malnutrition crisis of “unparalleled proportions”, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator said on Tuesday.
Human Rights
This Friday, March 11, 2022, will mark the 79th anniversary of the tragic deportation of 98% of the Macedonian Jewish population
Human Rights
Bashy Quraishy: Secretary General - EMISCO -European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion Thierry Valle: Director - CAP LC – Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience. The…
ECHR
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — A rising wave of conferences is sweeping across the globe, bringing together the well-wishers of humanity to consult about how they can channel their energies and…
Human Rights
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), an independent, UN-backed body, is calling on governments to do more to regulate social media platforms that glamourize drug-related negative behaviour and boost sales…
