Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban’s ban on women working for UN
The resolution passed unanimously by the 15-member body in New York, calls for the “full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women and…
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The fight against Disinformation and propaganda
A conference entitled "The fight against Disinformation and propaganda " was organized at the European Parliament on April 24th 2023 by EPP…
New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline
“Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet and technology. It’s about empowering girls to become…
Rights office calls on Russia and Ukraine to observe rules of war, after alleged POW executions
If confirmed, the actions would breach the rules of war, and could amount to a war crime. In a briefing on Tuesday…
Singapore: OHCHR calls on authorities to halt imminent trafficking execution
OHCHR’s Ravina Shamdasani was briefing journalists in Geneva, and said that reports had emerged from Singapore that it was “poised to conduct…
UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion Harry Belafonte
“At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every…
Burkina Faso: UN rights office calls for probe into latest deadly attack on civilians
Authorities in Burkina Faso must conduct a full and independent investigation into the recent latest deadly attack on civilians, where score of…
Human rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
First Person: Why indigenous peoples can help save the planet
“For indigenous peoples, the land, the forest, water, is life. We depend on the natural environment, and we care for our surroundings.…
First Person: Aboriginal Australians suffer from ‘violent history’ and ongoing ‘institutional racism’
Hannah McGlade represents the Kurin Minang Noongar people, at the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Ms. McGlade spoke to UN News at…