Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal named UN Goodwill Ambassador on World Cup opening day
The supremely talented Spanish team is one of the main favourites to win the event and…
‘Human rights are part of our DNA’: UN launches global alliance to counter rising threats
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva, describing it as…
UN rights chief urges ‘massive rethink’ of US immigration policies ahead of World Cup
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told journalists on Wednesday that if such…
Palestinians face systematic abuse by Israeli settlers and Hamas alike: Independent investigators
They “are being systematically and deliberately subjected to severe violations of human rights law by all…
Marking historic progress on rights for persons with disabilities, UN conference tackles critical gaps
“The world benefits when everyone has the chance to use their skills in the service of…
World News in Brief: Call for action against child labour, ICC Prosecutor suspended, WFP raises awareness in Egypt
Today, nearly 138 million children remain trapped in child labour globally, including 54 million engaged in…
World News in Brief: Violence hampers Ebola efforts, aid delivery in Darfur and Gaza, Nicaraguan activist’s death in custody
At least seven civilians were killed in villages in Mambasa Territory, Ituri province, on Sunday, humanitarian partners reported. The attack…
From Libyan deserts to 3D-printed guns: The weapons that never go away
The issue is under scrutiny as delegates gather at UN Headquarters this week to tackle the…
Banning children from social media is not the answer, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the harms children face in digital spaces…
Displaced in Gaza: From home comforts to the shattering horror of war
Dire conditions in Gaza marked by continuing violence, rodent infestations and the spread of infectious disease,…
