Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief
The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by […]
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At China’s Belt and Road Forum, Guterres calls for ‘inclusive, sustainable and durable’ development
China’s international trade and economic development plan – known as the Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and […]
Thursday’s Daily Brief: Malaria Day, women in tech, updates on Mozambique, the Sahel, Myanmar, Israel and Syria
This Thursday, we cover: where we stand on tackling malaria; bracing up for a new storm in Mozambique; the need to make more room for […]
Europe and Eurasia: Russia’s Decision to Grant Expedited Citizenship to Residents of Russia-controlled Eastern Ukraine
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 24, 2019 The United States condemns today’s decision by President Putin to provide expedited Russian […]
‘You can and should do more’ to include people with disabilities, wheelchair-bound Syrian advocate tells Security Council in searing speech
The UN Security Council was told on Wednesday that people with disabilities “can’t wait any longer” for more of a say in how the world’s […]
Multilateralism’s ‘proven record of service’ is focus of first-ever International Day
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace “underscores the value of international cooperation for the common good”, according to United Nations Secretary-General António […]
UN rights chief ‘strongly’ condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia
Despite repeated appeals by the United Nations human rights system, Saudi Arabia’s decision to go ahead with the beheading of 37 men, drew strong condemnation […]
UN rights chief ‘strongly’ condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia
Despite repeated appeals by the United Nations human rights system, Saudi Arabia’s decision to go ahead with the beheading of 37 men, drew strong condemnation […]
Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate
Over the course of the past decade, there has been “a paradigm shift” in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international […]
Traditional knowledge at ‘core’ of indigenous heritage, and ‘must be protected’, says UN Forum
Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous […]