A local energy company employee inspects new equipment at a boiler house in Nikolaev. The UN helps residents of Nikolaev find hope for a better future Humanitarian aid […]
UN experts: Kazakhstan should reject petition calling for anti-gay propaganda law
A view of Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. UN experts: Kazakhstan should reject petition calling for anti-gay propaganda law Human Rights The Kazakh government should reject a petition it is […]
UN report: Palestinian prisoners arbitrarily detained, tortured
Many of those arrested in Gaza were taken into custody in safe houses. UN report: Palestinian prisoners arbitrarily detained and tortured Human Rights A UN report released Wednesday […]
UN Concerned Over Israeli Strikes on Lebanon’s Capital
View of Beirut, Lebanon. UN Concerned by Israeli Strikes on Lebanese Capital Peace and Security The UN has expressed grave concern over the strikes carried out by the […]
Volker Türk concerned about reports of violence against protesters in Venezuela
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Volker Türk concerned about reports of violence against protesters in Venezuela Human Rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker […]
UN experts urge US to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism and lift embargo
Capitol building in Washington. UN experts call on the US to remove Cuba from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism and lift the embargo International Law Independent […]
Top Stories of the Day | Tuesday: Palestine, Gender-Based Violence, Human Trafficking
States must prioritize protecting children. Top stories of the day | Tuesday: Palestine, gender-based violence, human trafficking UN Top stories of the day at the UN and around […]
UN: Israel must stop eviction of over 80 Palestinian families in East Jerusalem
Jerusalem Market. UN: Israel Must Stop Eviction of Over 80 Palestinian Families in East Jerusalem Human Rights The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in the occupied Palestinian territories […]
July 30 – World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Girls are more likely to fall into the clutches of traffickers than boys. July 30 – World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Human Rights A third of all […]
Around 1,000 new cases of hepatitis are registered in Gaza every week
A woman with her child at a clinic in Gaza City. About 1,000 new hepatitis cases registered in Gaza every week Peace and Security More children in Gaza […]