New technologies such as deepfakes, peer-to-peer file sharing and voice cloning are amplifying and expanding existing methods of child exploitation. UN Special Rapporteur: Children at heightened risk of […]
WHO recommends increased investment in vaccines to reduce deaths from antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance threatens the progress made in medicine over the past century. WHO recommends increasing investment in vaccines to reduce deaths from antibiotic resistance Health Increasing investment in […]
Climate change: UN calls on COP29 participants in Baku to seek agreement on key issues
A view of the Azerbaijani capital Baku. Climate change: UN calls on COP29 participants in Baku to seek agreement on key issues Climate and environment The international community […]
UNICEF: Every eighth woman in the world was subjected to sexual violence in childhood
More than 370 million girls and women alive today – one in eight – have been sexually assaulted or raped before the age of 18. UNICEF: One in […]
UN Human Rights Council extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia for one year
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Mariana Katsarova. UN Human Rights Council extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia for one year […]
After the attack: WHO helps Israeli rescuers cope with psychological trauma
With the support of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, Mashiv Haruach runs retreat-style workshops where participants can discuss and reflect on their experiences in a comfortable environment. […]
UN Security Council Discusses Middle East: No End in Sight as Violence Engulfs Region
The situation in the Palestinian territories continues to deteriorate, according to UN agencies. UN Security Council discusses Middle East: No end in sight to violence engulfing the region […]
The Evolution of Mail: From Foot Messengers to Cyberspace
Modern international post speaks 6,800 languages and is the world’s longest physical message delivery network. The Evolution of Post: From Foot Couriers to Cyberspace Culture and Education On […]
Brazilian Nun, Moldovan Women and People to Receive UN Prize
Sister Rosita Milesi has dedicated her life to supporting refugees in Brazil. Brazilian Nun, Women Activists, and the People of Moldova to Receive UN Prize Refugees and Migrants […]
Committee on Enforced Disappearances Calls on Ukraine to Amend Missing Persons Law
UN building in Geneva. Committee on Enforced Disappearances Calls on Ukraine to Amend Law on Missing Persons Human Rights Independent UN experts have expressed concern that Ukraine’s Law […]