‘Many challenges to overcome’ at UN, in fight against abuse: victims’ advocate
The UN is committed to recognizing the rights of victims of sexual exploitation by UN personnel but, when it comes to preventing and responding to […]
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Governments, businesses ‘walk the talk’ for investment in sustainable development: UN forum
Business and government leaders from around the world have gathered at a major United Nations conference in Geneva, in search of innovative and strategic solutions […]
Many deaths can be avoided with better data: UN deputy chief
Speaking at the opening session of the UN World Data Forum on Monday, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the life-saving impact that data can have, […]
Data experts gather to find solutions to world’s biggest challenges at UN Forum
International data sectors from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organizations are gathering in Dubai from Monday to Wednesday, […]
Accountability a key pillar for reconciliation in Myanmar: UN Envoy
Accountability and inclusive dialogue are two important pillars for national reconciliation in Myanmar, said the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General (SESG), Christine Schraner Burgener in […]
Children separated at border, suffering alarming and prolonged effects: UN rights experts
Separating children from their undocumented parents is a traumatic violation of their rights, UN independent experts said on Friday. Children separated at border, suffering alarming […]
Children separated at border, suffering alarming and prolonged effects: UN rights experts
Separating children from their undocumented parents is a traumatic violation of their rights, UN independent experts said on Friday. UN News October 19, 2018 at […]
UN rights experts stand with businesses protesting Saudi journalist’s disappearance
Independent UN human rights experts are praising business leaders who have decided to pull out of a high-level investment conference taking place next week in […]
Kashoggi case highlights ‘very worrying practice’ of overseas abductions, says UN expert
The case of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Kashoggi is just the latest example of a “new and very worrying practice” of States abducting individuals beyond […]
Bring killers of journalists to justice: UN agency seeks media partners for new campaign
Every four days, a journalist is murdered, often for simply doing their job of uncovering something that someone wants to stay hidden: the vast majority […]