In a statement on Monday, the independent experts – who serve in their individual capacities under mandates from the UN Human Rights Council and are not UN staff – warned that the alleged acts documented in the files could amount to some of the gravest crimes under international law. The reported conduct could amount to […]
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The escalation of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is driving mass displacement. The resources of food, water and shelter are stretched to breaking point and women and children increasingly left exposed to violence and exploitation. As Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib visits the region, the EU is mobilising €81.2 million […]
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CHICAGO — The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure of the American Civil Rights Movement whose career spanned more than six decades of activism and two historic runs for the presidency, died Tuesday. He was 84. His family confirmed his passing in a poignant statement, honoring a man whose “unwavering belief in justice, equality, and […]
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In 2015, the world pivoted toward a collective vision of the future. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a suite of 17 interconnected objectives—were adopted by all 193 Member States as a “blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.” Now, passing the ten-year mark since their inception, the narrative of the SDGs […]
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In a significant shift toward sustainable industry practices, the European Union has adopted new measures to curb one of the fashion sector’s most controversial waste practices: the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories. These rules, part of the bloc’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), aim to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and […]
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WASHINGTON — A proposal by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allocate $38.3 billion toward converting industrial warehouses into detention centers has been met with widespread condemnation, labeled by critics as a fiscal and humanitarian anomaly. The plan represents a radical departure from traditional infrastructure, seeking to rapidly industrialize the detention landscape by repurposing […]
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Meeting at UN Headquarters, in New York, from 2 to 10 February, the Commission for Social Development marked its first session since the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha last year. The gathering brought together ministers, senior UN officials, civil society groups and youth representatives to examine how global pledges can be […]
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Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, they pose a constant risk – many have had hands or arms amputated following accidents. The consequences are devastating. Tasks that shape daily life – […]
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In an exclusive interview with UN News, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, reflected on the alarming rise in grave violations against children and the urgent need to safeguard their future. “The recruitment and use of children is still one of the most widespread and devastating violations we face. In 2024 alone, […]
Continue ReadingKaterina Chernyuk highlights the need to understand the various factors impacting temperate rainforests and shares her team’s research investigating the potential climate envelopes in Ireland and Britain. Recently, temperate rainforests have captured public awareness across Ireland and Britain, with everything from award-winning books, media articles and restoration projects, leading to attention from both NGOs and […]
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