UN rights chief ‘deeply concerned’ over Jehovah’s Witness sentencing in Russia
The sentencing in Russia of a Danish Jehovah’s Witness on Thursday to six years in prison on charges of “organising the activity of a banned […]
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Parliamentary bid to democratize Myanmar constitution a ‘positive development’ says UN rights expert
A newly formed parliamentary committee to amend Myanmar’s problematic constitution was welcomed as a positive move on Thursday by Yanghee Lee, United Nations Special Rapporteur […]
Parliamentary bid to democratize Myanmar constitution a ‘positive development’ says UN rights expert
A newly formed parliamentary committee to amend Myanmar’s problematic constitution was welcomed as a positive move on Thursday by Yanghee Lee, United Nations Special Rapporteur […]
Guterres underlines climate action urgency, as UN weather agency confirms record global warming
In the wake of data released by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO), showing the past four years were officially the ‘four warmest on […]
Food choices today, impact health of both ‘people and planet’ tomorrow
The food we eat has huge potential to improve both human health and environmental sustainability, but too often today it is posing a threat to […]
Nearly two-thirds of children lack access to welfare safety net, risking ‘vicious cycle of poverty’
More than six in 10 children globally lack access to social protection, leaving them particularly vulnerable to falling into chronic poverty, the UN said on […]
With millions of girls ‘at risk’ today of genital mutilation, UN chief calls for zero tolerance
Female genital mutilation, is “an abhorrent human rights violation” still affecting women and girls around the globe, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated in his message […]
Europe and Eurasia: Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan Carr Travels to Slovakia and Belgium
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 5, 2019 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan Carr will travel to Slovakia […]
Piracy and high seas crime growing, becoming more sophisticated, UN Security Council told
International maritime crime is becoming “increasingly sophisticated” as criminal groups exploit jurisdiction and enforcement challenges on the high seas and pose “immediate danger to people’s […]
As inequality grows, the UN fights for a fairer world
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – the UN’s blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all – calls for a reduction in […]