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March proves deadly month for civilians in Ukraine

·April 9, 2025·1 min read

“The near daily barrage of long-range drones killed and injured scores of civilians across the country last month, and disrupted life for millions more,” said the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), Danielle Bell, in the independent human rights team’s latest monthly update. The...

With aid blockade into its second month, misery deepens for Gazans

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·April 7, 2025·2 min read

In a joint statement, the heads of the UN’s aid agencies warned that “we are witnessing acts of war in Gaza that show an utter disregard for human life,” with Israeli displacement orders forcing hundreds of thousands to flee – with nowhere safe to go. “With the tightened Israeli blockade on...

More than one million children in Gaza deprived of aid for over a month: UNICEF

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·April 5, 2025·1 min read

No aid has been allowed into Gaza since 2 March, representing the longest period of aid blockage since the start of the war, resulting in shortages of food, safe water, shelter, and medical supplies. UNICEF said that without these essentials, malnutrition, diseases and other preventable conditions will likely surge, leading...

Pride Month: UN’s transgender rights campaign goes global

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·July 2, 2023·5 min read

“If we want a healthy world, then it needs to be a kind and welcoming one too,” said Benedict Phillips, the UNAIDS Director of Communications and Global Advocacy. That means ensuring all communities are included, especially marginalized groups, he said. However, in many countries, stigma, discrimination, and criminalization tend to make...

UNAIDS celebrates Pride Month, demands decriminalization worldwide

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·June 2, 2023·2 min read

Pride Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and achievements of LGBTQI individuals, UNAIDS said in a press release, while also reflecting on continuing struggle for full equality, dignity and recognition. This momentous occasion also serves as a reminder of the important collective commitment to human rights, equality,...

Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins

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·March 25, 2023·2 min read

The UN chief drew a parallel between the spirit of “understanding and compassion” which characterizes Ramadan, and the mission of the United Nations, “to foster dialogue, unity and peace.” “In these challenging times, my thoughts are with those facing conflict, displacement and suffering. I join everyone observing Ramadan to call...