Yemen bus attack just the latest outrage against civilians: OHCHR, UNICEF
An air strike on a busy market area in Yemen that reportedly killed scores of people including more than 20 children on a bus, is […]
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UN underscores the need to celebrate indigenous peoples, not confine them
Celebrating some 370 million indigenous people across 90 countries; marches, ceremonies and a host of other initiatives took place across the world, as the United […]
UNICEF chief ‘horrified’ at air strike that hit school bus in northern Yemen
The Head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has strongly condemned the airstrike against a school bus in northern Yemen on Thursday, which according to […]
Thai citizenship means ‘dream of a brighter future’ for cave rescue boys, says UN Refugee Agency
The decision of the Thai Government to grant statehood to three of the boys recently rescued after being trapped in a flooded cave, along with […]
Nicaragua must end “witch-hunt” against dissenting voices – UN human rights experts
Following weeks of civil unrest in Nicaragua, a group of 11 UN independent human rights experts urged the Government on Thursday to stop the “violent […]
UN urges protection of indigenous peoples’ rights during migration
Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, UN Secretary-General António Guterres put a spotlight on the factors pushing indigenous people to migrate “within […]
Europe and Eurasia: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 8, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo called Georgian […]
Former Chilean President Bachelet put forward by UN chief as next High Commissioner for Human Rights
She has twice been President of Chile, and on Wednesday, ground-breaking politician and women’s rights champion, Michelle Bachelet was nominated by the United Nations chief […]
Bangladesh: Head of UN refugee agency calls on Asia-Pacific leaders to show ‘solidarity’ with Rohingya refugees
The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more […]
Bangladesh: Head of UN refugee agency calls on Asia-Pacific leaders to show ‘solidarity’ with Rohingya refugees
The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more […]