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Rethinking incarceration: Consultation on Treatment of Drug Use Disorders
Health
UNODC hosts Consultation on Treatment of Drug Use Disorders and Associated Mental Health Disorders in Prison Settings The prevalence of drug use in prison is estimated to be at 20%,…
Europe
Amid record global displacement, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Monday urged European countries to prioritize the better protection of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution.
Institutions
UNESCO has officially listed Arabic calligraphy as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sixteen Muslim countries, led by Saudi Arabia, submitted a corresponding application for its inclusion. This was reported by the…
News
Supporting innovations in the food system in Rwanda is the goal of a UN-backed initiative launched in the capital, Kigali, on Wednesday.
America
At the heart of many New Year’s resolutions is a fresh gym membership and an intensive exercise regime that promises to deliver quick results. But that is not necessarily the…
Europe
Three new shipwrecks in just four days have also left an uncertain number of people missing, the UN refugee agency reports. The Greek coast guard rescues at least 160 people.…
Europe
At least 31 people lost their lives in three separate shipwrecks over the course of four days last week in the Aegean Sea, and an unknown number are still missing,…
America
Nairobi, December 2021 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced its 2021 Champions of the Earth. The Champions were chosen for their transformative impact on the environment and their leadership in…
Environment
It might have been the neighbor’s monkey which came downstairs to join her for piano lessons, or the wildlife club that she started in primary school in Kampala, Uganda. But…
Europe
France should consider the economic and development benefits of partnership with people of African descent, the head of a Working Group appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said in a…
