UN transport to Aleppo, Syria. Syria: Over 51,000 refugees returned to their homeland in December Humanitarian aid More Syrians have returned to the country in the past two […]
UN Independent Expert on French Rape Trial
UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem. UN Independent Expert on French Rape Trial Human Rights A trial of multiple rapes in Mazan, France, […]
Top News of the Day | Monday: Gaza, Syria, Russia, Bird Flu
Gaza remains one of the most dangerous places for civilians and humanitarian workers. Top news of the day | Monday: Gaza, Syria, Russia, bird flu UN Top news […]
Gaza remains one of the most dangerous places for civilians and humanitarian workers
The aftermath of the fighting in Gaza. Gaza remains one of the most dangerous places for civilians and aid workers Humanitarian assistance The situation in Gaza continues to […]
Russia: UN expert calls for acquittal of jailed theatre director and playwright
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Mariana Katsarova. Russia: UN expert calls for acquittal of jailed theatre director and playwright Human Rights […]
Justice in Syria: Head of UN Mechanism Completes Historic Visit to Country
Children in Aleppo, Syria, wait for their share of food. Justice in Syria: Head of UN Mechanism concludes historic visit to the country International Law Achieving justice in […]
The UN celebrates World Meditation Day for the first time
Meditation helps reduce stress, blood pressure and anxiety, promotes emotional health, increases self-awareness and improves sleep. UN marks first-ever World Meditation Day Health Saturday, December 21, marks the […]
‘Digital Rights Are Human Rights’: How Women Fight Cybersexism
With the rise of social media, there has been an explosion of gender-based violence online. ‘Digital rights are human rights’: How women are fighting cybersexism Women It was […]
UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Welcomes New Security Council Resolution
Children in a destroyed school, Ukraine. UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Welcomes New Security Council Resolution Peace and Security The Special Representative of the Secretary-General […]
UN Human Rights Office to Support Syria’s Transition
Even before the latest events, more than 16 million Syrians were in need of humanitarian assistance, more than six million had fled the country, and 7.2 million remain […]