Human Rights
Anti-discrimination standards are contained in universal acts within the UN; EU law and acts within the Council of Europe. The progressive development of international human rights norms has led to…
Buddhism
His Holiness the Dalai Lama/File Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel/OHHDL By – Staff Reporter His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to His Excellency Uknaa Kurelsukh to congratulate him on…
News
Although spending on science has risen worldwide, greater investment is needed in the face of growing crises, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended in a new…
Christianity
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), speaks about his audience with Pope Francis,…
News
Rules-based multilateralism is not a simple or appealing phrase, a top European Union (EU) official told the Security Council on Thursday, “but our job is to bring it alive”.
Europe
Statement by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe 10 June, 2021 To date in the European Region, we have 55 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, and…
Human Rights
CCHR, mental health watchdog, praises UN and other international experts on speaking out against coercive psychiatry, abusive mental health regimes and forced treatment. Group calls for action to stop U.S.…
Europe
The recent escalation in Israel-Palestine has once again turned the world’s attention to the 53-year-old occupation of Israel and the systemic violations of the most basic human rights of the…
Europe
The enormous complexity of food production, trade, and consumption poses several challenges that require attention all along the food chain. Yet, when it comes to the consumer, all that matters…
Institutions
Photo: © Lars Plougmann 4 June 2021 – Criminal networks involved in crimes that have an impact on the environment, such as wildlife trafficking, illegal logging and illegal mining, use and…
