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Haitians ‘cannot wait’ for reign of terror by gangs to end: Rights chief

"The scale of human rights violations is unprecedented in Haiti's modern history," Volker Türk said in a video statement to the UN Human Rights Council, part of an interactive dialogue on his most...

Customer Support Outsourcing: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

Outsourcing customer support has become a strategic move for many businesses looking to enhance efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.

Scientology Unveils 8800 m2 statement in Paris just before the Olympics

The Church of Scientology recently opened its "Ideal Organization", in Paris with a ceremony that showcased the city's rich cultural heritage. Ideal Orgs is how Scientologists call the new breed of their places of...

Mother makes 200km emergency trip across rural Madagascar to save baby

“I thought I was going to lose my baby and die on the journey to hospital.”The chilling words of Samueline Razafindravao, who had to make the harrowing hours-long trip to the nearest specialist...

One in seven deepwater sharks and rays at risk of extinction

One in seven species of deepwater sharks and rays are threatened with extinction due to overfishing, according to a new eight-year study

A Symphony of Hope: Omar Harfouch’s “Concerto for Peace” Resonates in Béziers

In an evening that transcended mere musical performance, Omar Harfouch took to the stage at the Béziers City Theatre on March 6, presenting his original composition, "Concerto for Peace." The event, which drew a...

Unravelling the legacies of slavery

“You’re speaking about the greatest crime against humanity ever committed,” said renowned historian Sir Hilary Beckles, who also chairs the Caribbean Community’s Reparations Commission, reflecting on the transatlantic trade that enslaved more than...

Small amounts of liquorice raise blood pressure

It is known that large amounts of liquorice cause high blood pressure. A study by researchers at Linköping University now shows that even small amounts of liquorice raise blood pressure. The individuals who...

Stories from the UN Archive: Greatest of All Time fights for peace

“Here’s a little Black boy from Louisville, Kentucky, sitting in the United Nations talking to presidents of the world, why? Because I’m a good boxer,” he said at a press conference at UN...

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, 6 April

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe.

Haiti: Gangs have ‘more firepower than the police’

The consequences have plunged the Caribbean nation into an ongoing political and humanitarian crisis. Currently, there are “unprecedented levels of lawlessness”, UNODC’s regional representative Sylvie Bertrand told UN News.From Russian AK-47s and United...

‘Shocking’ increase in children denied aid in conflicts

Painting a grim landscape of the world’s war zones, Virginia Gamba, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, briefed ambassadors, citing grave concerns, from war-torn Gaza to gang-ravaged Haiti, where famine...

Conflict and harassment in the workplace: towards mandatory training for MEPs

The report endorsed on Wednesday aims to strengthen Parliament’s rules on preventing conflict and harassment in the workplace by introducing mandatory specialised training for MEPs

Ukrainians suffer Russia-imposed ‘violence, intimidation, and coercion’

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday called for the fighting and occupation of Ukraine to end, so the country can begin “healing the deep wounds and painful divisions” caused by Russia’s...

Explainer: Feeding Haiti in times of crisis

Gangs reportedly control up to 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince, raising concerns that hunger is being used as a weapon to coerce local populations and hold sway over rival armed groups.They control key...

From Desperation to Determination: Indonesian Trafficking Survivors Demand Justice

Rokaya needed time to recover after illness forced her to quit as a live-in maid in Malaysia and return home to Indramayu, West Java. However, under pressure from her agent who claimed two...

Bulgaria and Romania join the border-free Schengen area

After 13 years of waiting, and Bulgaria and Romania officially entered the vast Schengen area of free movement at midnight on Sunday 31 March.

Pope Francis at Easter Urbi et Orbi: Christ is risen! All begins anew!

Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa

Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested last March in Yekatarinburg on espionage charges and is being held at the infamous Lefortovo prison in Moscow. Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation...

Fleeing Persecution, The Plight of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light members in Azerbaijan

Namiq and Mammadagha's Story Exposes Systematic Religious Discrimination It has been almost one year since best friends Namiq Bunyadzade (32) and Mammadagha Abdullayev (32) left their home country of Azerbaijan to flee religious discrimination because...

First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar

UN News spoke to Commissioner Aina Randriambelo, who described what efforts her country is making to promote gender equality and a better understanding of what constitutes sexual exploitation and abuse. ...

From Madrid To Milan – Exploring The Best Fashion Capitals Of The World

Many fashion enthusiasts dream of visiting the iconic cities of Madrid and Milan, known for setting trends and influencing global fashion. These fashion capitals boast world-renowned designers, luxurious boutiques, and innovative fashion scenes that...

Local self-government: France must pursue decentralisation and clarify division of powers, says Congress

The Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has called on France to pursue decentralisation, clarify the division of powers between the state and subnational authorities and provide better protection for mayors. Adopting its recommendation based on...

Efforts being made to recognize Sikh Community in Europe

In the heart of Europe, the Sikh community faces a battle for recognition and against discrimination, a struggle that has caught the attention of both the public and the media. Sardar Binder Singh, the...

UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces

According to the Monitoring Mission, interviews conducted with 60 recently released Ukrainian POWs painted a harrowing picture of their experiences in Russian captivity.“Almost every single one of the Ukrainian POWs we interviewed described...
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