UN chief welcomes new Somali mission, lauds work of African Union
The UN chief issued a statement on Wednesday welcoming the transition to a new African Union (AU) mission in Somalia, pledging the Organization’s “unwavering commitment” […]
Month: April 2022
Cyprus: Rights experts call for urgent solutions for missing persons tragedy
A top UN-appointed human rights panel issued an appeal on Tuesday for faster progress towards finding the remains of those who disappeared during deadly violence […]
Oman now 100th country to ratify Maritime Labour Convention
Oman has become the 100th country to ratify a 2006 treaty that protects the rights, pay and conditions of seafarers – a milestone that was commemorated […]
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting legislation […]
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting legislation […]
Roma rights advocates warn of rising hate speech: Many ‘don’t even know’ they’re being racist
International Roma Day on 8 April is a key date to mark Romani culture, made more significant in Romania since the passing of last year’s […]
First Person: Visions of hell, in Haiti
Samuel (not his real name) grew up near the Haitian Capital of Port-au-Prince, and has seen his childhood home descend into lawlessness and gang violence. […]
UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. from UN News – Climate […]
Justice and reparations still critical, 30 years on from Sarajevo siege
Thirty years after the siege of Sarajevo, the UN team in Bosnia and Herzegovina reiterated the importance on Wednesday of pursuing justice and reparation for […]
Sub-Saharan Africa under threat from multiple humanitarian crises
The number of hungry people in the Sahel and West Africa has quadrupled over the last three years, currently reaching 41 million, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) […]