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Millions of people in Ukraine are bracing for a fourth winter under the constant threat of war, as Russia's full-scale invasion continues to wreak havoc on the country's critical infrastructure. Since Russia launched its invasion in 2022, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, and
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As the international community grapples with the worsening situation in Gaza, New Zealand is under increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state. With a recent UN finding of genocide in Gaza, the Labour Party has urged the government to condemn Israel's actions and support Palestinian statehood. The question
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The United Nations has issued a 72-page report concluding that Israel's war in Gaza constitutes genocide. The report, published by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, assesses that Israel is committing genocide as defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention. The
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The United Nations has issued a warning that funding cuts to Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis are exacerbating the situation, leaving millions of people vulnerable and severely restricting relief efforts. The country has faced a series of natural disasters, including recent earthquakes, and has been hit with sharp budget cuts,
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The Baha'is in India's Mumbai have drawn attention to the relentless persecution of the community in Iran, the birthplace of the faith. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has included the persecution of Baha'is in Iran as one of the world's most
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Democracy's values, such as participation, equality, and respect for rights, are finding expression in unexpected places, including in video games. The United Nations has been working with video games for over two decades, using them as educational tools to raise awareness, teach rights, and promote values central to
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The Yemen conflict has reached a critical juncture, with the United Nations condemning the arbitrary detention of its personnel, the escalation of hostilities between Ansar Allah and Israel, and a humanitarian crisis that threatens the livelihoods of millions of Yemenis. As regional tensions continue to fuel the conflict, the international
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the United Nations Resident Commissioner in Nigeria have emphasized the need for hate-free speech and ethical politics in the country, highlighting the critical role of these ideals in strengthening democratic institutions and promoting gender equality. The call was made during a roundtable discussion
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As Israel launched a new invasion of Gaza City's central business district, hundreds of thousands of people were left sheltering in the area, with many fleeing due to the intense military operation. The invasion comes amid a UN Commission of Inquiry's finding that Israel is committing
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The Game Over Israel campaign is calling on nine European football federations to boycott the Israeli national team and Israeli club teams, amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The campaign, which will officially launch on Wednesday, targets Scottish, English, Irish, French, Spanish, Italian, Belgian, Greek, and Norwegian football federations. The
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Senior independent rights investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council have alleged that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide, a charge flatly rejected by Tel Aviv. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, has urged Israel and all
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The conflict in Gaza has intensified as Israel launched a ground offensive in the region, prompting a strong reaction from the international community, including the European Union, which has urged Israel to halt its operation. The situation in Gaza City is dire, with reports of heavy strikes and numerous casualties.
