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Children are dying as US sanctions push Cuba to the brink, warns UN human rights chief

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“The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026 and recent tightening of extraterritorial sanctions, taken together, are directly harming Cubans, especially the most vulnerable,” Mr. Türk said. “Children are dying because doctors lack access to essential medical supplies and medicines. This is unacceptable.” Rapid deterioration Conditions on the island have deteriorated sharply since Washington declared a […]

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Banning children from social media is not enough, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the harms children face in digital spaces – from addictive design features to privacy violations – were not inevitable, but the result of deliberate commercial choices. ‘Addictive features’ “Online harms to kids’ safety, privacy and wellbeing result from design choices and business practices that undermine safety, […]

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1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity?

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How can cities be made safer and more resilient, and how can housing be made more affordable? These are the questions under discussion at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which opened on Sunday. Over the past decade, many countries have made visible progress: around 160 countries have already adopted or are […]

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