UN migration agency assists survivors of deadly shipwreck off Djibouti
The migrants were on a boat carrying at least 77 people from Ras al-Ara off Yemen’s coast which capsized off the coast of Djibouti,...
Hong Kong passes security law that further crushes the media
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Taipei, March 19, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Hong Kong legislature’s hasty passing of a national security...
French journalist Antoine Galindo detained in Ethiopia
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New York, February 26, 2024—Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was unjustly detained...
COP28: Women and climate advocates driving forward change together
This year’s UN climate conference, underway in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city, Dubai, opened its second full week hearing a diverse cross-section of...
African States convene the Social Partners’ Summit to Chart Course for the Future of...
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Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr Philip Isidor Mpango, ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Africa...
Unfortunately Trump got it right about Michigan
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Following his smash performance in the Michigan Primary, unfortunately Trump was right when he said “We Win Michigan, We Win the...
Liberian law enforcement officers arrest, beat journalist Kasselee Sumo
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Abuja, March 29, 2024—Liberian authorities should investigate the law enforcement officers who tear-gassed and beat to unconsciousness journalist Kesselee...
Gaza: rights experts condemn AI role in destruction by Israeli military
“Six months into the current military offensive, more housing and civilian infrastructure has now been destroyed in Gaza as a percentage, compared to any...
World News in Brief: Nigeria airstrikes condemned, supporting Venezuelan migrants and refugees, weapons in...
OHCHR issued a statement deploring the latest strike – the fourth since 2017 – which took place in Kaduna state in the north on...
UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’
Catriona Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), briefed ambassadors on developments across eight areas, including politics, security, women’s political...
CPJ joins mission documenting human rights situation ahead of presidential elections in El Salvador
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Ahead of the February 4 presidential elections in El Salvador, CPJ joined a coalition of press freedom organizations in...
Widespread destruction across Khan Younis as Gazans ‘struggle to survive’
“Humanitarians are working hard to support them, but we need security, access and reliable facilitation by Israeli forces, whose responsibilities don’t end when supplies...
G7 Driving Collective Action and Financing on Just Transitions and Green Jobs and Skills
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In the lead up to COP28, G7 countries, in collaboration with the...
Dr. Ron Daniels delivers summary remarks at Rally/Forum
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March 21, 2024, Washington, DC — Dr. Ron Daniels delivers closing remarks at Forum/Rally “Resolving the Critical Crisis in Haiti –...
North Macedonia police arrest journalist Furkan Saliu at soccer match
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Berlin, April 11, 2024—North Macedonia authorities should conduct a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation into riot police’s arrest of...
AIPAC is an Enemy of Humanity — By Julianne Malveaux
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By Julianne Malveaux —
Let me begin with the obligatory statements. What happened on October 7, 2023, was horrible. Hamas launched an...
Russia extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva by 2 months
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New York, April 1, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned a Russian court’s decision on Monday to extend the...
Haitian groups seek billions in reparations from France
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By Emma Farge and Catarina Demony, Reuters —
France should repay billions of dollars in reparations to Haiti to cover a debt...
METI Programme: Investment and Employment
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The 2nd...
‘Powerful enemies’: Did a prosecutor order the murder of Haitian journalist Garry Tesse?
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Haitian journalist Garry Tesse was on his way to work at a local radio station in the southern city...
ILO’s new guide to create awareness on youth rights at work
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sA5GcbBR_A Geneva, SWITZERLAND (ILO News) – At a virtual event held on 14 February 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO)...
Taliban shuts down broadcasters Noor and Barya, seals Noor offices
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New York, April 18, 2024—The Taliban must cease their relentless suppression of independent media in Afghanistan and allow private...
Palestinian intelligence arrests journalist Khalil Dweeb in Bethlehem
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New York, April 19, 2024—Palestinian authorities in the West Bank must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Khalil Dweeb, who...
Pakistani journalist Asad Ali Toor arrested after responding to summons for questioning
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New York, February 26, 2024—Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency arrested independent journalist Asad Ali Toor on Monday after he was...