Human Rights
Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks
In a scheduled update mandated by the Council in Geneva, Nada Al-Nashif said that these attacks had led to the deaths of 574 civilians – an increase of 30 per…
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Health
Women – tendency to drink alcohol without moderation is due to a hormone
Women's tendency to drink alcohol without moderation is stimulated by a hormone - estrogen. This is shown by the results of a study published in the peer-reviewed, open access, scientific…
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European Commission Launches €3 Million Call for a Festival Promoting Media Freedom
In a bold initiative to bolster media freedom and pluralism across the European Union, the European Commission has launched a call for proposals for a European Festival of Journalism and…
Economy
Ukraine: EIB provides €55 million to reconstruct social infrastructure
The funding will enable Ukrainian communities to continue implementing 151 sub-projects in 2025 and beyond, focusing on schools, kindergartens, hospitals, social housing, heating and water systems and other social infrastructure.…
United Nations
Syria: Prioritise search for the missing, justice for victims
Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen is engaging with all parties who have a stake in the political future of the country “on the way forward” towards a peaceful and Syrian-led…
Europe
UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB
UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.
Europe
How you scroll matters: passive social media use linked to loneliness
Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness. Social media has become…
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OSCE says Worsening War Crimes and Humanitarian Law Violations in Ukraine
Human rights situation in Ukraine deteriorates as attacks intensify amid ongoing persecution in Russian-occupied territories: OSCE human rights office OSCE // WARSAW, 13 December 2024 – The human rights situation…
United Nations
World News in Brief: Gaza medical challenge, justice for Africa, rising violence in Myanmar
The situation is especially dire in North Gaza governorate, which has been under siege for more than two months, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said during his daily briefing from New…
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European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Brussels – In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This…