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Gaza: 94,000 children vaccinated against polio in embattled north
79 percent of children in northern Gaza fully vaccinated against polio. Gaza: 94,000 children vaccinated against polio in embattled north Health Despite ongoing fighting, a polio vaccination campaign […]
Biodiversity summit in Colombia reaches historic agreements
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Gaza vaccination campaign: Six injured in attack on health centre
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The world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
“Journalists who tell people the truth and expose the terrible nature of armed conflicts are the true defenders of human rights.” The world marks the International Day to […]
INTERVIEW | Young eco-activist: We need to talk to young people about climate change in their language
Climate blogger and consultant at Climate Investment Funds Daria Chekalskaya. INTERVIEW | Young eco-activist: You need to talk to young people about climate change in their language Climate […]
UN Security Council Extends Mandate of EU Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Iran must prioritize women’s rights, right to life, says UN expert
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Middle East: Escalation of Crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
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Chechnya: Persecution and torture of sexual minorities
The event at the UN headquarters, where human rights defenders and activists from Chechnya spoke, was organized with the support of the Luxembourg Mission. Chechnya: Persecution and torture […]