The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed […]
Tag: HumanRights
Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attacks, which also damaged homes and critical civilian infrastructure, including health and educational facilities. “Today’s appalling attack – one […]
Ending violence against women ‘a matter of dignity, equality and human rights’
Instead, she found herself tied to a man who “changed from being kind to being a monster.” He would beat her “with his bare hands,” […]
UNHCR urges balance as UK unveils new asylum proposals
The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood formally announced the measures on Monday, aimed at tightening controls on irregular arrivals while maintaining the country’s commitment to […]
UN opposes death penalty but pushes for justice in Bangladesh
In its response to the verdict, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) reiterated its opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances. Last July, student protests […]
Interview with the President of WSA: Today’s World Passports and World Citizen Governments
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Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher
That ordeal reduced people to eating peanut shells and animal feed, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday, before condemning the reported mass […]
Ukraine: UN condemns latest deadly attack targeting civilians in Kyiv
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, deplored the latest wave of drones and missile strikes, which damaged or destroyed homes, medical facilities and […]
Protecting lives in a warming world: Health takes centre stage at COP30
As climate negotiations continue in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, governments, UN agencies and partners have adopted the Belém Health Action Plan, placing an emphasis […]
UN and African Union vow closer action for peace and development
António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level […]
