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Traditional medicine is now a global reality: WHO
The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine. That’s according to Shyama Kuruvilla, director…
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Global campaign reveals how human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’
UN News asked Astrid Van Genderen Stort, OHCHR chief of external engagement and partnerships, about hers. “My everyday essentials are my family, a sense of belonging, knowledge, safety and the…
Human Rights
Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls
Briefing the Security Council, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, said nearly half the population will need protection…
News
World news in brief: Gaza winter storm, UNICEF appeal for $7 billion and support for emergency response fund
After two years of war, most of Gaza's approximately two million residents live in makeshift shelters. Humanitarians are working to provide assistance to communities in flood-prone areas, including increasing the…
Human Rights
Celebrating 77th Anniversary of Human Rights at UN Geneva
“Human Rights and Peace – Better Together” Conference Puts Education and Cooperation at the Heart of Lasting Peace KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // Conference at the Palais des Nations, promoted…
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Afghanistan crisis deepens as human rights backslide and aid funding shrinks
Briefing of Security CouncilGeorgette Gagnon, deputy special representative of the secretary-general for Afghanistan, and Tom Fletcher, UN emergency relief coordinator, said almost half the population will need protection and humanitarian…
Europe
Council of Europe Assembly Committee unanimously rejects a possible new protocol on involuntary measures in mental health
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s (PACE) SOC committee said it is against a possible new protocol on the involuntary placement and involuntary treatment of persons in mental…
Human Rights
Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns
After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to media reports.The ban aims to protect…
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Peace Proves Relative to Gaza Unabated in Deadly Airstrikes
“THE Security Council the resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, this is territory that must be respected in its entirety“, he said, referring…
Europe
EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across…