Elections have not been held since a protracted electoral cycle from 2015-2017 which brought the late President Jovenel Moïse to power. Haiti has not had […]
Tag: Justice
‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines
At least 1.4 million people largely in the capital Port-au-Prince, have been forced to flee their homes due to gang violence, creating what the UN’s […]
World News in Brief: Attacks on synagogues, Syria’s continuing rights violations, shocking abuse of women during childbirth
In Belgium, a powerful explosion on Monday outside a historic synagogue in Liege caused significant damage. Three synagogues across Canada were attacked in separate shootings […]
Venezuela’s repressive State apparatus ‘intact’ despite leadership change
“The structures that have sustained persecution for years have not been dismantled, nor have State policies been announced to begin that process”, the International Fact-Finding […]
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan women shut out of justice
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According to […]
New challenges bring increased risks in combating child sexual abuse, exploitation
“There is a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these crimes,” Ms. Singhateh said. “We are also witnessing stronger international cooperation, more victim-centred approaches and […]
UN commission opens with focus on justice for women and girls
Taking place from 9 to 19 March, the Commission’s 70th session (CSW70) focuses on the priority theme ‘ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all […]
At UN, Malala, Anne Hathaway call for action on women’s rights
The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the growing challenges many women and girls face […]
LIVE: International Women’s Day and CSW70 at the United Nations
HIGHLIGHTS Watch: Asia-Pacific regional commemoration of IWD in Bangkok, Thailand. UN marks International Women’s Day: Events at UN Headquarters precede the opening of the 70th […]
UN calls for fair play in the global race for critical minerals
Despite geopolitical upheavals, the shift from a fossil-fuel-based global economy to one driven by clean electrification remains on track. According to the International Energy Agency […]
