In South Sudan, mothers teaching daughters ‘safer’ ways to survive rape
Sexual attacks in South Sudan are so common that mothers now teach their daughters how to survive the ordeal of being raped, in such a […]
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DR Congo: ‘New waves of violence’ likely, UN warns, unless State acts to prevent intercommunal reprisals in Yumbi territory
“New wave of violence” could erupt “at any time” in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN rights office warned on Tuesday, unless […]
UN rights expert calls for end to ‘purgatory’ of ‘international inaction’ facing Myanmar’s remaining Rohingya
A humanitarian crisis fuelled by the suppression of basic human rights is continuing across Myanmar’s Rakhine state, a UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert said on […]
Annual UN women activists’ summit opens with focus on services, infrastructure
A wheelchair-bound Pakistani mother who yearned to visit a park without worrying about ramp access, and a young South Sudanese woman who dreams of having […]
Guinea-Bissau ready for ‘peaceful, free and fair’ legislative election on Sunday, says UN
After months of preparation, on the day before casting their ballots, Guinean voters are all set for a “peaceful, free and fair” national election, the […]
International Women’s Day: Empowering more women decision-makers ‘essential’, says Guterres
Under the theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”, the United Nations hosted its flagship event celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday to recognize […]
UN rights team heading to Venezuela may pave way for official mission led by Bachelet
A United Nations human rights team is to begin an official visit to Venezuela on Monday at the invitation of the Government, potentially paving the […]
UN rights team heading to Venezuela may pave way for official mission led by Bachelet
A United Nations human rights team is to begin an official visit to Venezuela on Monday at the invitation of the Government, potentially paving the […]
Human rights ‘core to sustainable development’: deputy UN chief
“Human rights are core to the 2030 Agenda, and sustainable development is a powerful vehicle for the realization of all human rights,” the UN’s Deputy […]
Women’s empowerment ‘essential to global progress’ says Guterres, marking International Day
Women’s empowerment and gender equality are “essential to global progress”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed in his message for International Women’s Day which this […]