Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Global Issues

Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Global Issues

The eastern DRC has experienced conflict and instability over many years and many people have been forced to flee their homes making them more vulnerable to exploitation. Delu Lusambia is the project manager and coordinator of SYAM, (which stands for Siku ya Mazingira in Kiswahili), a local civil society organization…

Colombians choose a new president amid general discontent

Colombians choose a new president amid general discontent

Placeholder while article actions load BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombians emerging from the coronavirus pandemic voted for a new president Sunday, choosing from six candidates who promised varying degrees of change amid rising inequality, inflation, violence and discontent with the status quo. Former rebel Gustavo Petro, who led in opinion polls,…

Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Global Issues

Breaking prison barriers in Central African Republic — Global Issues

Talking to UN News ahead of the International Day of Peacekeepers, which is marked annually on 29 May, she explains how she continues to break down gender barriers. “I’m the Coordinator of the Security Teams at the Ngaragba Central Prison in Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic (CAR). This…

Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Global Issues

UN rights chief concludes China trip with promise of improved relations — Global Issues

During Saturday’s virtual press conference, Ms. Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, outlined the new opportunities for dialogue between her office and the Chinese authorities that were discussed during the visit, which include an annual senior strategic meeting, and a working group that will meet in Beijing and…

Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Global Issues

Sahel should be seen as region of ‘opportunity’ despite ‘multiple crises’ — Global Issues

The Sahel is a vast under-populated region stretching across Africa from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east, an area which is being destabilized by terrorism-related conflict, the effects of climate change and a lack of development. UN News spoke to Mr. Annadif about the solutions to the…