Titled “Take the rights path to end AIDS,” the report outlines how stigma, discrimination, and punitive laws hinder progress in the fight against HIV. Despite […]
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World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster peace and mutual […]
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UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan
The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 cases of human rights violations against […]
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Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: Rights experts
Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities which rely on a stable power grid to maintain critical safety […]
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Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic
However, the grim statistic is just the surface of a larger crisis, independent human rights experts warned on Friday, as the military junta intensifies its […]
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‘Myanmar’s children cannot afford to wait,’ warns UNICEF
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban issued a stark call for urgent international action on Thursday, describing the situation as “dire” for children. Since the […]
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Haiti: ‘Very critical situation on the ground,’ warns Humanitarian Coordinator
She updated journalists in New York on Wednesday on the worsening situation in Haiti, which has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks. The verified toll of […]
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Haiti at a ‘dire crossroads’, Security Council hears
“This is not just another wave of insecurity; it is a dramatic escalation that shows no signs of abating,” emphasised Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for […]
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ICC Prosecutor appeals for global support to bring Libyan war criminals to justice
The six who remain at large were either key members or associated with the Al Kaniyat militia that controlled Tarhuna from at least 2015 to […]
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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports. ‘Not just numbers’ Conflict erupted […]
