Street mural in Almaty dedicated to Kazakh women. Nearly 60,000 children in Central Asia grow up in boarding schools Human Rights Nearly 60,000 children under the age of […]
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Sweden, the first outside the African region.
The previous outbreak of monkeypox in Europe was caused by a less virulent strain. Sweden confirms monkeypox case, first outside Africa Health Swedish authorities have reported a confirmed […]
WHO steps up efforts to contain monkeypox outbreak in Africa
Monkeypox under a microscope. WHO steps up efforts to contain monkeypox outbreak in Africa Health The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently stepping up support for countries to […]
Special envoy for Yemen: situation in country unstable amid regional escalation
Many areas of Yemen are in the grip of floods caused by heavy rains. Special Envoy for Yemen: the situation in the country is unstable amid regional escalation […]
UN Independent Human Rights Expert Concerned About Persecution of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Azerbaijan
A view of the Azerbaijani capital Baku. UN independent human rights expert concerned about persecution of human rights defenders and journalists in Azerbaijan Human Rights Special Rapporteur on […]
UN: Most of 40,000 Gaza Dead Are Women and Children
Communities in eastern Khan Yunis have recently been ordered to move to the so-called “safe zone”. UN: Most of the 40,000 killed in Gaza are women and children […]
Afghanistan: 1.4 million girls still out of school
Afghanistan will inevitably face a shortage of graduates trained for the most highly skilled professions. Afghanistan: 1.4 million girls still unable to attend school Culture and Education Three […]
WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’
The African Region has seen an unprecedented rise in monkeypox cases since the start of 2024. WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ Health […]
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has welcomed the British authorities’ response to racist riots
View of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination welcomed the response of the […]
Gaza: Fighting hampers polio vaccination efforts
A family in devastated Gaza. Gaza: Fighting hampers polio vaccination efforts Peace and Security The risk of polio spreading in Gaza remains high, requiring rapid and comprehensive measures, […]