Europe
Bucha killings raise ‘serious’ questions about possible war crimes: Bachelet
Senior UN officials have echoed the Secretary-General’s call for an independent investigation into the killing of scores of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
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Almost everyone now breathing polluted air, warns WHO
An astonishing 99 per cent of the world’s population breathes polluted air that exceeds internationally approved limits, with negative health impacts kicking in at much lower levels than previously thought,…
Europe
Circular Economy: Commission proposes new consumer rights and a ban on greenwashing
Today, the Commission is proposing to update the EU consumer rules to empower consumers. The rules will strengthen consumer protection against untrustworthy or false environmental claims, banning ‘greenwashing' and practices…
Health
Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, warns new report
Now, more than ever, we must come together and urgently ramp up our efforts in the fight against Tuberculosis. Let us not forget that this is still one of the…
Europe
European Technical Advisory Group updates recommendations for prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines
The European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE) met virtual to update its recommendations on prioritization and use of COVID-19
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UN weather agency to spearhead 5 year early warning plan, boosting climate action
The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the…
Europe
First Person: Witnessing the pain of Ukraine refugees wrenched apart
The UN has helped tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to cross into Poland and other neighbouring countries. Chris Melzer, spokesperson for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in Germany, told…
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Dutch horse races in local streets recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Short track horse racing in the public streets of the Netherlands has earned recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). HEEMSKERK, THE NETHERLANDS, March 23, 2022 - A spectacular type of…
Europe
EU: Status agreement to allow Frontex to assist Moldova in border management
2022-03-21 Following the signing of status agreement last Thursday between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex, the Agency has just signed…
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Voices for action against racism: improving access to justice for people experiencing racial discrimination and injustice
En 1979, l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies (ONU) a décidé qu'à partir de chaque 21 mars, une semaine serait consacrée à la manifestation de la solidarité avec tous les peuples…