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European Accessibility Act enters into force
From 28 June, the emergency number 112, banks, public transport and other services must be accessible to all European citizens, especially the 100 million people with disabilities living in the…
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EU leaders discuss how to strengthen the EU’s position on the global stage
At the European Council meeting on June 26 and 27, leaders focused on how to ramp up EU defence readiness and boost competitiveness. They also discussed ongoing efforts towards achieving…
Europe
Flying the EU flag for 40 years!
The flag of the European Union is turning 40 this June. Its 12 gold stars on a blue background are instantly recognisable and synonymous with the European project that unites…
Human Rights
Eighty years on, UN Charter marked by reflection, resolve – and a run
Under cooler skies after days of intense heat, the run ended where it all began, at the original UN Charter – the document that launched the Organization and reshaped the…
Human Rights
UN calls for restraint after deadly Kenya protests
At least 400 people were injured, including police officers, according to media reports. The official death toll has not been confirmed, with estimates ranging from eight to 16. The demonstrations marked…
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Millions of people remain invisible – but the leaders of Asia -Pacific engage in the change by 2030
Now governments have committed to filling this gap by 2030. At the end of Third ministerial conference on civil registration and vital statistics in Asia and the Pacific,, The leaders…
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Ukraine: the increase in hostilities moves civilians, limit humanitarian access
The regions of Donetsk, Kherson and Sumy have suffered the most damage, several civilians were said to have been killed, and many displaced spokespersons from the UN, Stéphane Dujarric, told…
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Dr Congo: Conflict survivors have gone through hell, ”explains the UN chief Aid
Speaking from the Goma region, the main city of which was invaded by the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda in January, the United Nations Emergency Rescue Coordator Tom Fletcher had…
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The United Nations Rights Office sounds the alarm on forced displacement in the West Bank
Israeli authorities have intensified measures to transfer a large number of people from Palestinian cities and communities for a long time, according to OhchrBureau of the occupied Palestinian territory. On…
Human Rights
UN rights office sounds the alarm over forced displacement in the West Bank
Israeli authorities have stepped up measures to transfer large numbers of people from long-standing Palestinian towns and communities, according to OHCHR’s office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.On 18 June, the…