Venezuela’s repressive State apparatus ‘intact’ despite leadership change
“The structures that have sustained persecution for years have not been dismantled, nor have State policies been announced to begin that process”, the International...
World News in Brief: Deadly drone attacks in Sudan, violence against women in the...
“It is deeply troubling that despite multiple reminders, warnings and appeals, parties to the conflict continue to use increasingly powerful drones to deploy explosive...
Security Council adopts Gulf-backed resolution condemning Iran attacks; Russia bid fails
The draft resolution, tabled by Bahrain on behalf of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members and Jordan, was adopted with 13 votes in favour and...
With Middle East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy
“Around the world, we hear much talk of peace, but we see far too little of it,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at a...
Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe
Members of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, an independent probe into Russia’s full-scale invasion which presented its latest report to the Human Rights...
‘Perfect storm’: Lebanon crisis deepens as civilians bear the brunt
The current escalation began on 2 March, when outgoing fire by Hezbollah drew a strong retaliation from Israel. Since then, the intensity of exchanges has...
At UN, Malala, Anne Hathaway call for action on women’s rights
The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the growing challenges many women and girls...
UN relief chief condemns ‘$1 billion-a-day’ cost of war in Middle East
“We're seeing the consequences spread faster than we can respond”, warned the UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, as violence reverberates across borders causing mass...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to ripple across the region, the UN Security Council met today to discuss the escalating situation,...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 11 March: More strikes as calls grow for peace
As the war in the Middle East enters its twelfth day, the UN has continued to call for all parties to ensure that civilians...
World News in Brief: Türk’s South Sudan ceasefire call, Ukraine strikes, Gaza food alert,...
In an appeal for an immediate ceasefire, he said that over the past 17 days, more than 160 civilians have been killed.This includes at...
PAUD Calls on Black Leaders and Organizations to Oppose U.S. Push for Regime Change...
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NEW YORK, NY — The Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) today called on leading African American elected officials, legacy civil rights...
‘You are the foundation-shakers’: UN chief answers tough questions at townhall with women’s civil...
“You are foundation-shakers,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the annual townhall meeting with women’s rights defenders – which runs until 19 March – “and...
Nicaragua: Rights experts uncover State corruption fuelling repression, spying on exiles
The report to the Human Rights Council called on the Government, led by partners in marriage and politics, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, to ensure...
‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and U.S. strikes attacks...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 10 March: Displacement, supply shocks and civilian toll rise
The conflict in the Middle East continues, with strikes and counter-strikes across the region and the humanitarian toll mounting. UN agencies warn that rising...
Humanitarian crisis ‘worsening’ in Afghanistan as war erupts in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East is adding further strain and instability to Afghanistan with commodity prices already rising in the “already fragile economy”,...
‘No one should be a hibakusha’: Young Japanese activist’s mission to share atomic bomb...
Suzuka Nakamura from the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki, which along with Hiroshima, was targeted by an atomic bomb at the end of the...
New challenges bring increased risks in combating child sexual abuse, exploitation
“There is a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these crimes,” Ms. Sinhart said.“We are also witnessing stronger international cooperation, more victim-centred approaches and...
The White Privilege Predicament
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By Ben Jealous —
Last week I wrote about something my father, who is white, has said for years: when many white...
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan...
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According...
Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates
In Lebanon alone, nearly 700,000 people including around 200,000 children have been forced from their homes, “adding to the tens of thousands already uprooted...
LIVE: International Women’s Day and CSW70 at the United Nations
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The Rotunda Is Too Small for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
America has rituals for the dead. We lower flags. We dim lights. We ask for moments of...
