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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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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.
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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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A severe crisis is unfolding in Yemen as the conflict escalates, threatening millions with starvation and destabilizing neighboring countries. The humanitarian situation is dire, with 17 million people struggling to eat and an additional one million expected to face extreme hunger before February next year. UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg
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More than 351 million women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030 if current trends persist. This alarming statistic is a stark reminder of the world's retreat from gender equality, with none of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets on track to
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The crisis in Yemen is escalating, threatening millions with starvation and destabilizing the region. UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg described Yemen as a "mirror and a magnifier of the region's volatility," highlighting the impact of regional conflicts and internal divisions on the country's ability
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The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, has concluded that Israel committed genocide in the recent Gaza conflict. The commission, led by Navi Pillay, published an 80-page report outlining its findings, which include the destruction of cultural, religious, and
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The United Nations humanitarian sector is under severe strain, with underfunding, overstretched resources, and increasing violence against aid workers creating a critical situation. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher described the sector as facing a "perfect storm" with only 19% of the requested
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With investments in gender equality, girls are more likely to complete school, and maternal mortality has declined by nearly 40 per cent between 2000 and 2023. However, an unprecedented backlash on women's rights, shrinking civic space, and growing defunding of gender equality initiatives threaten hard-won gains. If current
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Reports of an incursion into Polish airspace by Russian drones have heightened tensions in the region and put new threats posed by drone use at the center of diplomatic debate. The incident, which occurred on September 10, has been strongly condemned by the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO.
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More than 2.4 billion people live in countries with scarce water resources, and in 2022, 1.7 billion people used contaminated water sources, according to the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Water, Retno Marsudi. As the international community prepares for the UN Water Conference in 2026, Marsudi
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The United Nations high-level event, arranged jointly by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Muslim-American Leadership Alliance (MALA), has highlighted the severe implications of India's unilateral decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. The event, themed "Indus Waters Treaty
