Security Council sets up UN General Assembly session on Ukraine crisis
Security Council vote sets up emergency UN General Assembly session on Ukraine crisis The Security Council voted on Sunday to call for…
CEC president calls for peace in Ukraine at the European Regional Pre-Assembly
President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) Rev. Christian Krieger in his special message at the first day of the European…
Ukraine crisis: Terrified families seek shelter underground in capital
Amid reported deadly missile attacks from Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine, including the capital Kiev and other cities, terrified families have been forced to seek…
France violated rights of French children detained in Syrian camps
France has violated the rights of French children detained for years in camps in northeast Syria by failing to repatriate them, the…
Ukraine: CEC together with global Christian organisations condemns assault, calls for peace, invites to prayer
Press Release – Brussels- 24 February 2022 Four Christian organisations are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…
New WHO signature initiative shows raising alcohol taxes could save 130 000 lives per year
Many thousands of lives could be saved each year in the WHO European Region, if Member States introduced more taxes on alcohol.…
WHO says higher taxes on alcohol could save 130,000 lives a year
Many thousands of lives could be saved each year in the WHO European Region, if Member States introduced more taxes on alcohol.…
Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief
The latest developments in Ukraine are testing “the entire international system”, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a media stakeout on Tuesday, adding…
“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact | BWNS
Leaders of Tunisia’s faith communities have signed a “National Pact for Coexistence,” expressing their commitment to building a more peaceful society.
Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged on Monday for greater protection for refugees and asylum-seekers in Europe.