UN Human Rights Office, Geneva. UN expert: unilateral sanctions deprive millions of people of the right to education Human rights Unilateral sanctions and enforcement measures are increasingly undermining […]
Space Defender: We must join forces to become a multi-planetary civilization
Brian Cox has been appointed Space Defender. Space Defender: We must join forces to become a multi-planetary civilization Economic Development Space exploration could open up “limitless possibilities” for […]
The UN General Assembly once again called for an end to the US embargo against Cuba
The General Assembly votes on a draft resolution calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba. The UN General Assembly once again called for an end […]
Independent International Commission: Israel is responsible for ‘four acts of genocide’ in Gaza
Destruction in the northern Gaza Strip. Independent International Commission: Israel is responsible for ‘four acts of genocide’ in Gaza Human rights Navi Pillay, chairwoman of the UN Independent […]
Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as aid agencies prepare for rescue efforts
In the coming hours, supplies will be delivered to 60,000 households in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as aid agencies prepare for rescue efforts […]
The Special Rapporteur on human rights in Russia presented a new report to the UN General Assembly
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Mariana Katsarova. The Special Rapporteur on human rights in Russia presented a new report to the […]
UN human rights chief welcomes ASEAN declaration on the right to a clean environment
Storm approaches Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (archive). UN human rights chief welcomes ASEAN declaration on the right to a clean environment Human Rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
Severe water and food shortages persist in Gaza
On the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, more than 300 trucks carrying humanitarian aid were received from Friday to Saturday. Severe water and food shortages persist […]
Independent expert on Belarus presented his report to the UN General Assembly
The capital of Belarus is Minsk, Victory Square. Independent expert on Belarus presented his report to the UN General Assembly Human rights Nils Muižnieks, Special Rapporteur on the […]
One in three programs to combat violence against women has been closed or suspended due to funding cuts
A rape survivor in Mali visits a UN-supported aid center. Due to funding cuts, every third program to combat violence against women has been closed or suspended Women […]