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Opening: 11-14 September plenary session | News

One year after murder of Mahsa Amini in Iran Parliament proudly stands with the brave, defiant women and men who continue to fight for equality, dignity and freedom in Iran, with 16 September marking...

Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link

Addressing the opening of the Council’s 54th session, Mr. Türk strongly condemned the “old, blunt, brutal politics of repression” as exemplified by a rise in military coups and the crushing of dissent –...

First Person: Family death ‘turning point’ in South Sudanese humanitarian’s life

She is currently deployed with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, to the north of her country, supporting refugees who are fleeing conflict in Sudan. She has been speaking to UN News ahead of World Humanitarian Day ...

23 Spanish-speaking Jewish communities worldwide demand the deletion of a derogatory definition

All representative institutions of the Spanish-speaking Jewish communities support the initiative. The removal of the definition of "Jew" as "avaricious or usurious person" is requested, as well as the definition of "judiada" as "a...

Five Russian Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to 30 years in prison in all

Discover the ongoing persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia, where believers face imprisonment for practicing their faith in private.

Critical raw materials – plans to secure EU supply and sovereignty

Electric cars, solar panels and smartphones - all of them contain critical raw materials. They are the lifeblood of our modern societies.

Stamp out hate speech, persecution based on faith: Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres was delivering his message marking the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief and began by reiterating that freedom of belief is “an...

Rights expert urges India to release detained activist

GN Saibaba, a former English professor at Delhi University, was arrested in 2014 and accused of links to banned Maoist groups, according to media reports.He was sentenced to life imprisonment three years later...

Afghanistan’s Taliban responsible for revenge killings, torture of former officials

A new publication from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) presents “credible” reports that between 15 August 2021 and 30 June 2023, the country’s de facto authorities were responsible for 218 extrajudicial killings,...

Abolish human exploitation once and for all, UNESCO chief urges

It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual

Brussels, city of art and culture: Museums and unmissable events

Brussels, city of art and culture: Museums and unmissable events Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is a city bursting with art and culture. With its many museums and events, it attracts millions of visitors...

G20 is engaged in a frantic effort to reach a consensus regarding the war in Ukraine.

Leaders of the G20 the group consisting of the world's economies have reached a last-minute agreement on the Ukraine section of their summit statement to prevent a complete breakdown of the document. The main...

Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2000, World Leaders Offer Condolences

Friday evening a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco resulting in a tragic loss of more than 2,000 lives and leaving over 2,000 people injured. Official statements from authorities have...

Sudan: ‘Grim prediction’ now ‘harsh reality’ as hunger engulfs over 20 million

Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Of that figure, 6.3 million people...

Greece: Rights experts condemn ‘racist violence’ against asylum-seekers

That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged Greece on Wednesday to investigate alleged violations against asylum-seekers.They said that...

UN agencies continue to deliver aid in Niger

The United Nations continues to deliver aid in Niger, nearly three weeks since President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by some of his guards in a power grab. Source link

Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks

An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday. Source link...

Central African Republic: ‘Tensions and divisions’ eroding human rights

“Given the tensions and divisions arising from the constitutional referendum, the Central African authorities urgently need to engage all actors in a genuine political dialogue aimed at de-escalating the situation”, said Yao Agbetse, the...

Yemen: Warring parties must take concrete steps towards an inclusive peace

In briefings to the Security Council on Wednesday, two senior UN officials highlighted the need for progress towards peace in war-torn Yemen amid ongoing political, economic and humanitarian challenges.  Source link

Six years on, still no justice for Myanmar’s Rohingya

Friday, 25 August, marks the sixth anniversary of the start of a massive offensive by Myanmar’s military against the mainly Muslim minority in Rakhine state.Some 10,000 Rohingya men, women, children and newborns were...

Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts

The UN chief expressed his profound sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck central Morocco late on Friday night reportedly leaving over 1,000 dead, assuring of his solidarity with the Government and people of...

Explore the cultural richness of Mechelen

Explore the cultural richness of Mechelen Located in Belgium, the charming town of Mechelen is full of cultural and historical wealth that is worth exploring. Whether you are passionate about art, architecture or history,...

Plans to protect consumers from energy market manipulation

The law aims to tackle increased energy market manipulation by strengthening transparency, oversight mechanisms

Niger: WFP calls for free flow of aid amid ongoing crisis

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in the face of the military power grab. Source link

Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts

The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements.“The decision to deny...
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