Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk
As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day 2024, Mr. Türk reflected on “a time when human rights are…
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Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’
Catherine Russell, head of UN child rights agency, UNICEF, appealed for greater protection efforts by both the international community and…
Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms
The legitimate protests were dispersed using disproportionate and, in some cases, unnecessary force by the police in the capital, Tbilisi,…
Myanmar: UN experts call for ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths reach 6,000
“There are now 6,000 reminders that the international community is failing the people of Myanmar,” the Human Rights Council-appointed experts…
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges amid ballistic missile strike
“The latest developments follow the already disturbing reports of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) being deployed…
Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic
However, the grim statistic is just the surface of a larger crisis, independent human rights experts warned on Friday, as…
‘Myanmar’s children cannot afford to wait,’ warns UNICEF
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban issued a stark call for urgent international action on Thursday, describing the situation as…
Haiti at a ‘dire crossroads’, Security Council hears
“This is not just another wave of insecurity; it is a dramatic escalation that shows no signs of abating,” emphasised…
UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports.…
‘Turning the tide’ on childhood violence
Among the pledges, nine countries pledged to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects three out of every five…