5.3 C
Brussels
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Advertisement -

CATEGORY

News

Ukraine: war crimes by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report

Russian forces in Ukraine faced new allegations of war crimes as UN-appointed independent rights experts published the findings of their report

Palestine: Rights experts call for stronger torture prevention measures

The members of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) issued the appeal after concluding their first visit to the State of Palestine, conducted from 10 to 21 September.Daniel Fink, who headed the delegation, said...

Liège, cradle of art: exceptional museums and galleries to explore

Liège, cradle of art: exceptional museums and galleries to explore Located in Belgium, the city of Liège is a true artistic gem. Known for its rich cultural past, it is full of exceptional museums...

Free movement: Schengen reform to ensure border controls only as a last resort

The reform of border controls within the free movement Schengen area can only be reintroduced when absolutely necessary.

Reducing pollution in EU groundwater and surface waters

Parliament adopted its position on reducing groundwater and surface waters pollution and improving EU water quality standards.

World News in Brief: Ukraine nuclear plant update, Sudan health crisis, reproductive rights

Addressing the opening of the IAEA’s General Conference in Vienna on Monday, Mr. Grossi said that 53 missions mobilizing more than 100 agency staff have been deployed as part of a continued presence...

Tournai: a journey through time in the heart of Wallonia

Tournai: a journey through time in the heart of Wallonia Located in the heart of Wallonia, the city of Tournai is a real journey back in time. With its rich historical and cultural heritage,...

Anti-coercion instrument: the EU’s new weapon to protect trade

The anti-coercion instrument will be the EU’s new tool to fight economic threats and unfair trade restrictions by non-EU countries. Why does the EU need a new tool to tackle trade conflicts? Global trade can help...

Namur, a gourmet city: discover its cuisine and local specialties

Namur, a gourmet city: discover its cuisine and local specialties Namur, located in Belgium, is a picturesque city that enchants its visitors with its architectural beauty and warm atmosphere. But what makes Namur even...

Is this a revolt? No… Just a bunch of retards

Boom! There it is (again), this disturbing crowd armed with clubs. Lighting torches, brandishing pitchforks, supporting progress like the rope supports the hanged man. We will remember, she had already caused...

Human rights experts: Humanity facing ‘unprecedented global toxic emergency’

The fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM-5), organized by UN environment programme UNEP and hosted by Germany, kicks off in Bonn on Monday.“ICCM-5 is expected to be a watershed...

Leuven, a prestigious university in the heart of the city: the history and importance of KU Leuven

Leuven, a prestigious university in the heart of the city: the history and importance of KU Leuven Located in Belgium, in the Flemish region, the city of Leuven is home to one of the most...

World News in Brief: Healthcare crisis in DRC, Türk slams Iran hijab law, welcomes new India bill boosting women

The World Health Organization’s representative to the DRC, Dr Boureima Hama Sambo, warned that in six eastern provinces, health facilities have been set alight, health workers killed and others face constant physical and...

Press seminar: European Media Freedom Act and Digital Services Act | News

The seminar on the “European Media Freedom Act and Digital Services Act: protecting media freedom in a safe online world” is organised in cooperation with the EuropeanNewsRoom. Sabine Verheyen (EPP, DE), Chair of the...

Human rights in Russia: ‘Significant deterioration’

The UN’s Special Rapporteur for Russia, Mariana Katzarova, sounded the alarm on what she says is a pattern of suppression of civil and political rights there. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ms....

Survivors of Libya floods grapple with trauma

Post-traumatic stress and anxiety has become a daily challenge for thousands of Libyans who survived Storm Daniel nearly two weeks ago, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday. Source link

Funding woes continue to plague UN Palestine refugee agency

The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees across the Middle East, UNRWA, on Thursday appealed for consistent and sustainable financing to keep its operations running and avert chronic shortfalls.  Source link

Yemen: Unsung heroes unite for lasting peace

Ongoing peace talks provide a glimpse of hope that a political resolution to the conflict is on the horizon. However, on International Day of Peace, celebrated annually on 21 September, humanitarian needs remain staggering and...

Bruges: between canals and chocolates, a gourmet destination

Bruges is a picturesque city located in the Flemish region of Belgium. Known for its romantic canals and well-preserved medieval architecture, Bruges is a must-visit destination for food lovers. With an abundance...

War in Sudan: ‘Brutal fight’ must end as civilian suffering intensifies

Civilians continuing paying a heavy price as the “senseless violence” between rival militaries continues in Sudan, the UN’s political affairs chief said on Wednesday. Source link

Antwerp, a dynamic port city: between commerce and history

Antwerp, a dynamic port city: between commerce and history Located in northern Belgium, Antwerp is a dynamic port city that has played a major role in European trade for centuries. Its rich history and...

World News in Brief: Afghan rights, Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, road safety campaign

A new report by UNAMA’s Human Rights Service has documented over 1,600 cases of human rights violations including torture, committed by the de facto authorities across the country during the arrest and detention...

HR and Religious Freedom Experts Decry Government Persecution of Minority Religion in Japan

TORINO, Italy (September 19, 2023) — Bitter Winter, a magazine of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), has been following the Japanese government’s unusual and intrusive investigation of a minority religion, which...

UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown

Protests erupted throughout the country on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the 22-year-old Iranian woman’s death after she was detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly.Crackdown on...

Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse

In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination of measles and malnutrition, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. Source link
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Latest news

- Advertisement -