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Ukraine refugees in the EU need more support
Today, Caritas Europa launches its new analysis on the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), based on a survey carried out in 21 countries. A vast majority of refugees…
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Ukraine: Dam destruction ‘monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe’: Guterres
Water from the reservoir of the Kakhovka dam is also used to cool the nearby Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Europe's largest, which has been under constant threat since being occupied…
Human Rights
Human rights for all, still ‘work in progress’ warns Türk
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, and its mandate has become a powerful vehicle for change, progress, dignity, and justice, yet “this is far from enough to meet today’s challenges”,…
Human Rights
Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods
The 5.5 magnitude quake struck in the department of Grand’Anse, following torrential rains which have displaced more than 13,000 people. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life, destruction…
Books
Chinese Ancient Books Resources Database
„Chinese Ancient Books Resources Database" is an important achievement of "Chinese Ancient Books Preservation Plan".
Environment
Treaty against plastic pollution, a timid victory
From May 29 to June 2, 175 countries reached agreement on an international treaty to combat plastic pollution.
Buddhism
“Bodhichitta is the Main Cause of a Buddha”, Stressed His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gates to his residence to the Main Tibetan Temple, to give a teaching by way of celebration.
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Critical humanitarian situation in Central African Republic
Of this number, 2.4 million “have needs so severe and complex that their survival and dignity is at risk,” Mohamed Ag Ayoya, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the CAR, told journalists…
Human Rights
First Person: ‘Born fighting’ for rights of Black Brazilians
Organized under the theme, Realizing the dream: A UN declaration on the promotion, protection and full respect of the human rights of people of African descent, the Permanent Forum heard…
Human Rights
Omar Harfouch denounces state anti-Semitism in Lebanon
Omar Harfouch, leader of the initiative ‘Third Lebanese Republic’ and anti-corruption fighter, has denounced the anti-Semitic decision of the Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, to cancel the Lebanese State’s contract…