Ukraine civilian casualty toll in May highest in four years, UN monitors say
[ad_1] The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has verified that at least 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 injured last…
‘Perilous moment’ threatens to reverse years of gains in HIV/AIDS response
[ad_1] “There’s no question that this is the most serious disruption in the HIV response since the world came together to fight this disease,”…
World News in Brief: State-supported safe houses in Haiti, EU pact strengthens refugee protection, demand for ‘critical minerals’ intensifies
[ad_1] According to gender equality agency, UN Women, the new haven announced on Friday will provide survivors with protection, psychosocial…
UN ‘encouraged’ by talk of possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
[ad_1] During his regular media briefing from Headquarters, Stéphane Dujarric was asked about an announcement by Pakistan’s Prime…
More strikes impact Lebanon hospitals as humanitarian situation deteriorates
[ad_1] A reported strike near Hiram Hospital in the region around Tyre injured 10 staff members and caused structural damage – the fifth…
Three seafarers killed in Hormuz strike as UN warns of widening fallout
[ad_1] The latest strike, which the United States said had been carried out as part of its blockade enforcement operations, involved the…
‘Human rights are part of our DNA’: UN launches global alliance to counter rising threats
[ad_1] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva, describing it as a direct response to what he…
‘Grave concern’ after dozens of women arrested in Afghanistan for dress violations
[ad_1] The women allegedly violated decrees which include a requirement to wear a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on…
Hate speech spreading ‘faster than ever’, warns UN chief as global action plan is revealed
[ad_1] Mr. Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York at the launch of the Muscat Plan of Action – an initiative that highlights the…
World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe
[ad_1] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed alarm on Thursday over the rioting and destruction in Northern Ireland…