Assisting At-Risk Youth Becomes Lifes Work for Trafficking Survivor — Global Issues

Assisting At-Risk Youth Becomes Lifes Work for Trafficking Survivor — Global Issues

The Helping Young People Elevate (HYPE) Center is a center that is designed for youth who experienced homelessness, human trafficking, and systematic oppression. by Seimi Chu (stanford) Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Inter Press Service Stanford, Jun 15 (IPS) – Arien Pauls-Garcia’s journey to working with at-risk youth in California was long…

UN’s Bachelet concerned over Ukraine orphans ‘deported’ to Russia for adoption — Global Issues

UN’s Bachelet concerned over Ukraine orphans ‘deported’ to Russia for adoption — Global Issues

Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council that her Office, OHCHR, has been looking into the allegations that youngsters have been taken from orphanages in Donbas, where Russia has steadily gained ground amidst intense fighting in recent weeks. “OHCHR cannot yet confirm these allegations or the number of children who could be…

Yemen truce holding, but full measures still not in place — Global Issues

Yemen truce holding, but full measures still not in place — Global Issues

Ambassadors were briefed by two top UN officials who provided an update on the impact of the agreement between the Government and Houthi rebels, which was recently renewed for an additional two months, while also outlining the challenges that remain.  Grundberg outlines to #UNSC plans including working with the parties…

WHO to determine if Monkeypox should be declared ‘Emergency of International Concern’; rights expert warns of COVID ‘vaccine apartheid’

WHO to determine if Monkeypox should be declared ‘Emergency of International Concern’; rights expert warns of COVID ‘vaccine apartheid’

The experts will meet on June 23 to assess whether the continuing outbreak represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the highest level of global alert, which currently applies only to the COVID-19 pandemic and polio. So far this year, more than 1,600 confirmed cases and almost 1,500 suspected…

Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’ — Global Issues

Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’ — Global Issues

“Together, we can make sure that every person…can fully participate in every aspect of life – social, economic, cultural, and political”, said Secretary-General António Guterres, adding that “we can, and we will, advance our common future.” Forward motion He hailed the progress driven by the disability convention as being “broad, swift, and…

More fossil fuel investment, just ‘delusional’, warns Guterres — Global Issues

More fossil fuel investment, just ‘delusional’, warns Guterres — Global Issues

António Guterres was speaking at the Sixth Austrian World Summit on the climate crisis, convened by the Austrian Government and former Governor of California and Hollywood actor turned climate activist, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Guterres repeated his call for G20 leading economies to “dismantle coal infrastructure, with a full phase-out by…

Cycle of ‘human rights violations and abuses’ continues, warns Bachelet — Global Issues

Cycle of ‘human rights violations and abuses’ continues, warns Bachelet — Global Issues

“What we are witnessing today is the systematic and widespread use of tactics against civilians, in respect of which there are reasonable grounds to believe the commission of crimes against humanity and war crimes”, High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council. ‘Dire situation’ Since last year’s coup, at…

Disability Inclusion Lifts Rural Ugandan Families From Poverty — Global Issues

Disability Inclusion Lifts Rural Ugandan Families From Poverty — Global Issues

Lawrence Akena had never dreamt of owning a cow. BRAC believes ownership of assets like livestock can get people out of extreme poverty. Credit: Wambi Michael/IPS by Wambi Michael (oyam & gulu, uganda) Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Inter Press Service Oyam & Gulu, Uganda, Jun 14 (IPS) – Lawrence Akena was…