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Türk appeals to Sudan’s warring generals; calls out ‘dangerous anti-rights tendencies’ worldwide

·May 25, 2023·4 min read

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk appealed to the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and of the Rapid Support Forces, locked in conflict since 15 April, to “issue clear instructions” to those under their command that sexual violence will not be tolerated, and to ensure that all...

Freedom of the press under attack worldwide

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·May 2, 2023·4 min read

The appeal comes in his message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on 3 May, in line with a 1993 UN General Assembly resolution. The focus this year is on the connection between press freedom and overall human rights. A global problem “Freedom of the press is...

UN General Assembly hears call for worldwide pandemic warning system

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·February 12, 2023·4 min read

Participants in a panel headlined, Challenges and Opportunities in Creating an Early Warning System for Global Pandemics, on Tuesday warned that we are witnessing the dismantling of essential infectious disease monitoring programmes, at a time when climate change is driving greater risks to public health. “Any platform will need to include...

UN honours pioneering initiatives to restore ecosystems worldwide

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·December 14, 2022·2 min read

These groundbreaking efforts were on Tuesday declared World Restoration Flagships at the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15, in Montréal, Canada, and a virtual gala ceremony. Spanning 23 countries from Central America to East Asia, they are preserving a combined area bigger than Myanmar, France or Somalia, and seek to create nearly...

Genocide threat still real, UN chief says, commemorating victims worldwide

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·December 9, 2022·2 min read

Mr. Guterres made the appeal in his message to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, observed on Friday. “States have the primary obligation for preventing genocide, but religious and community leaders, civil society,...

More than 1 in 5 worldwide suffering from violence at work: ILO

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·December 6, 2022·3 min read

This first global survey on experiences of violence and harassment at work, aims to provide a better understanding and awareness of an issue rooted in complex economic, social and cultural factors, said ILO in a press release published on Monday. Experiences of Violence and Harassment at Work: A global first survey assesses the...

Almost half of us worldwide are neglecting oral healthcare: WHO report |

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·November 19, 2022·3 min read

“Oral health has long been neglected in global health, but many oral diseases can be prevented and treated with the cost-effective measures outlined in this report,” said WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In a first-ever comprehensive overview, the Global Oral Health Status Report analysed key areas and markers throughout 194...

UN counter-terrorism committee pays tribute to victims of worldwide attacks |

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·October 30, 2022·4 min read

The event kicked off in Mumbai, at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where a series of coordinated terrorist attacks left 31 dead and many injured, in November 2008. Among the survivors is Karambir Kang, who also gave testimony to the meeting, ensuring that the views and needs of victims themselves,...

A record 37 million children displaced worldwide: UNICEF |

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·June 17, 2022·3 min read

This figure includes 13.7 million child refugees and asylum-seekers, and nearly 22.8 million, who are internally displaced due to conflict and violence.  However, not included are children displaced by climate and environmental shocks or disasters, as well as those newly displaced in 2022, including by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The...

Food exports must keep flowing worldwide, FAO chief urges |

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·June 8, 2022·2 min read

“Food insecurity and high prices can become a trigger for instability,” said Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Addressing the “Mediterranean Dialogue on Food Crisis” in Rome, Mr. Qu insisted that “we must keep the global food trade system open and ensure that agrifood exports are...