Two mothers killed each hour in Gaza conflict: UN Women
The report examines the gendered impact of the conflict, which has left more than 23,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gazan health authorities, about 16,000...
Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes Resigns from New Presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
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Renowned Pastor Just officially assumed the reins from Rev. Jesse Jackson in February.
By Trice Edney News Wire —
Less than a year...
Opium cultivation declines by 95 per cent in Afghanistan: UN survey
According to the Afghanistan Opium Survey 2023, released by the agency on Sunday, the supply of opium declined by an estimated 95 per cent,...
UN representative on sexual violence in conflict to visit Israel and West Bank
Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, will also visit the occupied West Bank, where she will meet...
Mahbouba Seraj visits USCRI Cleveland
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Earlier this month, USCRI Cleveland had the honor of hosting an event with Ms. Mahbouba Seraj, a leader in...
A Conversation with Dr. Ron Daniels aka the Professor
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April 15, 2024Special WBAI Fund Drive Edition of Vantage Point
A special WBAI fund drive edition of...
UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination
UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via video...
Part II, Two decades of national employment policies report, 2000-2020
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Q. What is the focus of this publication, and for whom is it intended?This publication is aimed at ILO constituents and...
Russia orders exiled journalist Mikhail Zygar’s arrest in absentia
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New York, April 16, 2024—Russian authorities must drop all legal proceedings against journalist and writer Mikhail Zygar and cease their...
Five judges elected to United Nations’ top court
In parallel and independent voting conducted by secret ballot, the Assembly and the Council re-elected one judge who is currently serving, Hilary Charlesworth of...
U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Journalist safety kit
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The 2024 United States presidential election will take place on Tuesday, November 5 amid an increasingly polarized political climate....
Guterres: End ‘abhorrent practice’ of female genital mutilation
“Even one mutilation is one too many,” António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital...
Concerning Israel, the US, Europe and Hitlerian Havoc — By Dr. Maulana Karenga
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
As we witness and work and struggle to end the Israeli genocidal war against the Palestinian people,...
Stories from the UN Archive: Birth of the first global court
The UN and its 193 Member States can bring a case within the Court’s jurisdiction and some of its decisions are shaping the planet’s...
Gender bias in science ‘deprives our world of great talent’: Guterres
"Sadly, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases that prevent them from pursuing careers in science," he noted in a message...
Cuban and Grenadian Prime Ministers hold a meeting
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During the meeting Marrero Cruz, highlighted the figure of commander Fidel Castro, which fostered ties of friendship between the two Caribbean...
Global cooperation critical to combat transnational organized crime
António Guterres urged countries to strengthen cooperation, the rule of law and prevention efforts against this “vicious threat to peace, security, and sustainable development”...
Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns,...
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GENEVA (ILO News) – Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven...
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...
A Cosmopolitan Modernism
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The world-spanning art of the Harlem Renaissance.
By Rachel Hunter Himes, The Nation —
In January 1969, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened...
Stories from the UN Archive: The man who defined genocide
On the eve of International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime,...
World News in Brief: ‘Reckless attacks’ on Ukraine nuclear plant must cease, Chibok abductions...
Rafael Grossi told ambassadors that the first direct attacks since the Russian invasion began. earlier this month, on what is Europe’s largest nuclear facility,...
Explainer: How the UN is promoting a ‘global commitment to fight corruption’
The Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly, was speaking ahead of what she describes as a “milestone” meeting taking place in Atlanta in the United States...
CPJ condemns expulsion of journalist Farid Alilat on arrival at Algiers airport
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New York, April 15, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Algerian authorities to allow Farid Alilat, a journalist and...
