Russia, A Jehovah’s Witness to serve two years of forced labor
Read about the case of Dmitriy Dolzhikov, a Jehovah's Witness in Russia who was found guilty of extremism and sentenced to forced…
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The coach of “Paris Saint-Germain” and his son arrested
They are accused of discrimination The coach of “Paris Saint-Germain” Christophe Galtier and his son John Valovik were detained by the French…
How the EU is Addressing Fundamental Rights Challenges in 2023. Targeted Support for Refugees, Tackling Child Poverty and Hate, and Protecting Digital Rights
The Fundamental Rights Report 2023 by FRA reflects on the progress and challenges of human rights protection within the European Union in…
UN rights office calls on France to address ‘deep issues’ of racism in policing
In a statement released in Geneva on Friday, OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed concern over the death of 17-year-old Nahel M on…
Time to end gender-based violence, boost role of women in politics, public life
Speaking to the Council’s annual meeting in Geneva on protecting the rights of women and girls, the UN High Commissioner said it…
Child health: More focus needed on earliest years, urges WHO
The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF find that the first years of a child’s life provide…
Argentina and its Yoga School: Happy 85th birthday, Mr Percowicz
Today, on 29 June, Juan Percowicz, the founder of the Yoga School of Buenos Aires (BAYS), is 85 years old. Last year, six weeks after his…
Guterres condemns Israel’s recent advancement of plans to build in occupied West Bank
A strongly worded statement by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General reiterates that settlements are a flagrant violation of international law and relevant…
Legal protection essential for people displaced by climate change: UN expert
“The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and the number of people displaced across international borders is rapidly increasing,” said…
UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year
According to the Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2024, over 2.4 million refugees will be in need of resettlement, marking a 20…