Report exposes systematic torture in Syrian detention facilities
Titled ‘The Syrian Government Detention System as a Tool of Violent Repression,’ the report from the UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) draws...
IOM Chief: Marking 1,000 Days Since the Start of the Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
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War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field
The UN Security Council is due to meet in emergency session shortly after 3pm New York time on Wednesday on Ukraine, amid unconfirmed reports...
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts
Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities which rely on a stable power grid to maintain critical...
One in four countries report backlash against women’s rights in 2024
UN Women’s latest report Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on 8 March, shows...
‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms
In a briefing on Tuesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted the deepening insecurity, noting that essential personnel from various UN agencies and the...
Gaza: UN rights chief condemns new killings around private aid hub
“Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime,” the High Commissioner said in a statement, issued after...
IOM Deeply Alarmed by Mass Graves Found in Libya, Urges Action
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Tripoli, 10 February 2025 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has expressed shock and concern at the discovery of two...
Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned
In Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes are sheltering in tents, the temperatures are expected to drop further in...
IOM Malaysia Hosts Dialogue with Partners to Improve the Implementation of Human Rights Due...
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA-As Malaysia strengthens its role in the global supply chain, with a notable rise in exports, the country faces...
Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
For those forced to flee the country’s 13-year war, “they are considering how safe Syria is to return to, and how far their rights will...
UN provides emergency cash injection for global crisis hotspots
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts in Yemen ($20 million) and Ethiopia ($15 million), where desperate civilians are grappling...
Walking, Spiritually Holding Haji Malcolm’s Hand
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
It is only right, good and reflective of the high homage we owe and offer her, that...
Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has sown ‘psychological terror’, warns top aid coordinator
Briefing from Ukrainian capital Kyiv after another night of “air sirens and more loud explosions”, Mr. Schmale noted that the crisis began in 2014,...
Occupied Palestinian Territory: Israeli operations continue to have dire consequences
The UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) reports that Israeli authorities have started demolishing more than 16 buildings in Nur Shams refugee camp,...
IOM Director General's Message on International Day of Family Remittances 2024
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IOM Director General's Message on International Day of Family Remittances 2024
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UN humanitarian chief demands resumption of aid in Gaza
No aid has entered the enclave since Israel implemented a ban on 2 March and the entire population, more than two million people, is...
Honoring Louise Langdon Little, Mother of Malcolm X — Live from Grenada 5.17.25
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Live from Grenada — Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11AM EST
A historic tribute from La Digue, Grenada—marking Malcolm’s 100th and unveiling...
Worldwide levels of forced displacement hit new high: UNHCR
The report found that forced displacement rose to 120 million in May 2024, marking the 12th consecutive annual increase – a result of ongoing...
Displacement in Sudan Crosses 11 Million as Devastating Crisis Reaches New Heights: IOM Chief
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Port Sudan, 29 October – Good morning, I am glad to be able to speak with you this morning live from...
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers
Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, urged Russian authorities to release lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser...
IOM Spokesperson: Statement on the Inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
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Geneva/Rome - 18 May 2025 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) extends its sincere congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV...
Live: Human Rights Day around the world
Human Rights Day, marked annually on 10 December, will focus on the theme Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, and we will bring you...
World News in Brief: ‘Massive’ needs in Sudan, DR Congo aid shortfall, support for...
The UN estimates that in the past few weeks, over 330,000 people have fled into Tawila after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched violent...
