More ‘political commitment’ needed urgently for HIV prevention: UNAIDS chief
As HIV infections continue to rise, UNAIDS — the UN agency leading the global effort to end the public health threat posed by the virus […]
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UN rights office appeals for peaceful Zimbabwe elections amid reports of intimidation
Zimbabwe’s upcoming presidential elections must be peaceful and credible, the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, amid increasing reports of voter intimidation and […]
UN experts urge India to align new anti-trafficking bill with human rights law
India must revise its planned new legislation to tackle trafficking in persons so that the measures proposed are in line with international human rights law, […]
UN experts urge India to align new anti-trafficking bill with human rights law
India must revise its planned new legislation to tackle trafficking in persons so that the measures proposed are in line with international human rights law, […]
UN Human Rights chief denounces grave ‘assaults’ on fundamental rights of Palestinian people
From arbitrary detentions and deliberate deprivation, to attacks against civilians and forced displacements, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, expressed […]
Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 22, 2018 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On July 21, Secretary Pompeo spoke […]
Europe and Eurasia: Belgium National Day
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC July 21, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, […]
E-Governance: A powerful tool to combat, mitigate and sustainably manage disaster risks
E-governance plays a critical role in building inclusive, resilient societies both before and in response to disasters, according to a United Nations report issued this […]
UN agriculture agency digs in to help forests and farms build resilience to climate change
Millions of small-scale farmers will be better equipped to withstand the negative impacts of climate change while at the same time improving livelihoods, thanks to […]
Refugee health services on track despite record level of displacement, says UN agency
Despite record numbers of people fleeing conflict and natural disasters globally, vital health services have been largely able to cope, the United Nations refugee agency […]