Bangladesh: World Heritage Site threatened by ‘heedless industrialisation’ – UN expert
The Sundarbans forest, a which is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world and home to several endangered species, is being threatened by “heedless […]
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As thousands flee violence in Nicaragua, UN refugee agency urges more support for countries taking them in
As thousands flee mounting political tensions, violence and serious human rights violations in Nicaragua, the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, has called for international solidarity […]
UN receives 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in three months
The United Nations received 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across all its entities and implementing partners, between the beginning of April to […]
Governments need to step up protection for the most vulnerable, from ‘vile crime’ of human trafficking: UN chief
Marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations sheds light on the plight of millions of children, women and men – especially migrants […]
Ahead of World Day against human trafficking, UN expert stresses States’ obligation to stop ‘gross human rights violations’
Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the UN human rights expert on the issue emphasized on Friday that both victims and potential […]
Ahead of World Day against human trafficking, UN expert stresses States’ obligation to stop ‘gross human rights violations’
Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the UN human rights expert on the issue emphasized on Friday that both victims and potential […]
Cambodia: Before crucial vote on Sunday, UN chief calls for ‘pluralistic political process’
As Cambodians prepare to vote in general elections on Sunday, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a statement on Friday calling for “an inclusive and pluralistic […]
‘Stigma and discrimination still persists’ against people living with HIV – UN labour agency
Although progress in treating people living with HIV has enabled them to work, they continue to face career discrimination, says a new study launched on […]
UN human rights experts urge Egypt to release jailed poet who penned hit protest song
Galal El Behairy has been held in detention since February after penning a song critical of Egypt’s policies, prompting United Nations human rights experts on […]
UN human rights experts urge Egypt to release jailed poet who penned hit protest song
Galal El Behairy has been held in detention since February after penning a song critical of Egypt’s policies, prompting United Nations human rights experts on […]