Young activists ‘do the talking’ as UN marks World Children’s Day
Children were both seen and heard in the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, World Children’s Day, during a celebration to commemorate 30 years since the adoption […]
Month: November 2019
Israeli settlements remain ‘flagrant violation’ of international law, UN envoy tells Security Council
Regardless of any national policy declarations, Israeli settlement activities are “a flagrant violation under international law”, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace […]
US pardons for accused war criminals, contrary to international law: UN rights office
A presidential pardon for two United States soldiers accused of war crimes, and a sentence reduction for a third, “run against the letter and the spirit […]
US pardons for accused war criminals, contrary to international law: UN rights
A presidential pardon for two United States soldiers accused of war crimes, and a sentence reduction for a third, “run against the letter and the spirit […]
Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Israeli settlements, Sahel crisis, Iran protests, reconciliation for peace, World Toilet Day
A recap of Tuesday’s stories in brief: UN ‘regret’ over US settlements reversal; Almost daily attacks plunge Sahel into ‘three-country crisis’; live ammunition reportedly used […]
Iran protests: Live ammunition reportedly used, says UN human rights office
Reports indicating that dozens of people have been killed in continuing protests across Iran – some by live ammunition – are of deep concern, the […]
Iran protests: Live ammunition reportedly used, says UN human rights office
Reports indicating that dozens of people have been killed in continuing protests across Iran – some by live ammunition – are of deep concern, the […]
Monday’s Daily Brief: Progress and pitfalls in child rights, one-third of Afghans acutely food insecure, Middle East nuclear-free zone, social media and child detention
A recap of Monday’s stories in brief: Uneven child rights progress; millions of Afghans food insecure; Middle East nuclear weapons conference gets underway; Social posts […]
UN, African Union make significant joint commitment to global health
In the drive towards universal health coverage, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission cemented their mutual commitment to global health […]
‘Transformational benefits’ of ending outdoor defecation
Ending the practice of defecating in the open, rather than in a toilet, will have “transformational benefits” for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, […]