United Nations
Nearly a year after at least 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were killed in a blast at a Russian-controlled detention facility in Ukraine, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk stressed the need for justice and accountability for the victims and their families. The tragedy occurred on
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UN experts have expressed grave concern about the mistreatment of migrants and refugees in Libya, who were allegedly held captive, tortured, and then released by Libyan authorities, only to be transferred to unknown detention centers where they face potential further human rights abuses. This incident is not isolated, and the
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The UK Government's flagship Illegal Migration Bill has passed through Parliament, despite international condemnation from the United Nations and human rights charities. The Bill, aimed at "stopping the boats" crossing the Channel, has been denounced by the UN for breaking international law. Meanwhile, a cruise ship
Human rights
The Human Rights Council (HRC) held its 53rd regular session from July 10 to 14, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland. During the session, the HRC adopted five resolutions on various human rights issues, including the situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar, preventing and responding to all forms of
Human rights
The United Nations refugee agency has criticized Ghana for forcibly deporting hundreds of people fleeing violence in Burkina Faso. The expulsions have raised concerns about the safety of those being returned, with the UN's senior communications officer stating that the actions are not voluntary repatriations. This move is
Sustainable development
As the United Arab Emirates gears up to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the country is taking significant steps towards a carbon-neutral future. The UAE has designated 2023 as the Year of Sustainability, solidifying its commitment to achieving
Sustainable development
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have jointly addressed the issue of labour migration, aiming to protect the rights of 7.1 million ASEAN migrants in the region. A 2nd ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Safe and Fair Labour Migration brought together over seventy policymakers, practitioners, and
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India's senior diplomat Prakash Gupta slammed China at the UN for blocking the proposal to blacklist Sajid Mir, a Pakistan-based terrorist leader wanted for plotting the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Gupta alleged that China's move was driven by "petty geopolitical interests" and
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Myanmar's military crackdown on the Rohingya population a year ago sparked a massive refugee crisis, with over 700,000 people forced to flee to Bangladesh. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the country's leaders to ensure immediate access for humanitarian aid and to investigate alleged human
Sustainable development
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Report warns that the world is on the verge of a global food crisis, with over 828 million people suffering from hunger in 2021. Climate change, conflicts, and widening inequalities are exacerbating the issue, posing a significant threat to global food supply chain
Sustainable development
Young entrepreneurs from developing countries who have innovative, green business ideas can now apply to compete in a global contest organized by the United Nations and the Government of Mongolia. The contest is part of the World Export Development Forum, a flagship event of the International Trade Centre (ITC), which
Sustainable development
Private-sector employers in Nigeria and across West Africa are being urged to advance disability inclusion in their workplaces and operations, following a virtual event attended by representatives from the UN, private sector, and civil society. Disability inclusion is not only a moral imperative but also a business imperative, with studies
