‘De-escalate’ urges UN chief, rise above differences — Global Issues

‘De-escalate’ urges UN chief, rise above differences — Global Issues

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In a statement issued late Saturday night, the UN chief appealed to all relevant actors “to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation, avoid any further violence, and ensure the protection of peaceful protesters and State institutions”.  Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights – UN chief For the…

Rights experts denounce shutdown of over 700 civil society groups — Global Issues

Rights experts denounce shutdown of over 700 civil society groups — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

In a letter to the Nicaraguan Government last Monday, the group of 16 UN experts upheld that the action “represents a clear pattern of repressing civic space”. The UN experts echoed a statement earlier this year by the High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the crackdown. They expressed shock over the extent…

UN Committee against Torture: Focus on Botswana, Nicaragua, Palestine, United Arab Emirates

UN Committee against Torture: Focus on Botswana, Nicaragua, Palestine, United Arab Emirates

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The UN Committee against Torture on Friday concluded its current session by releasing findings on Botswana, Nicaragua, the State of Palestine and the United Arab Emirates  Read the full story, “UN Committee against Torture: Focus on Botswana, Nicaragua, Palestine, United Arab Emirates”, on globalissues.org → Check out our Latest News…

Prospects for end to war look bleak, despite ‘encouraging’ grain deal — Global Issues

Prospects for end to war look bleak, despite ‘encouraging’ grain deal — Global Issues

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Ambassadors were briefed by UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo, who pointed to the recent agreement on the safe resumption of grain exports via the Black Sea as a bright light in the conflict, though acknowledging the dim prospects for peace.  “The grain agreement is a sign that dialogue between…

As vast Za’atari refugee camp turns 10, Syrians face uncertain future — Global Issues

As vast Za’atari refugee camp turns 10, Syrians face uncertain future — Global Issues

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“With the increase in food prices across the world, many refugee families are struggling to meet their basic needs on a daily basis,” said Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Representative in Amman. “There is of course food assistance provided, but overall, household incomes are declining rapidly and we’re seeing the level of…

‘All-out assault’ on rights, safety and dignity, says UN chief — Global Issues

‘All-out assault’ on rights, safety and dignity, says UN chief — Global Issues

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“Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse – especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of detected trafficked persons globally”.  Separated and vulnerable Conflicts, forced displacement, climate change, inequality and poverty, have left tens of millions of people around the world destitute, isolated and vulnerable….

In the Race to Mitigate Extreme Heat, We Must not Forget Strengthening Agriculture — Global Issues

In the Race to Mitigate Extreme Heat, We Must not Forget Strengthening Agriculture — Global Issues

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Heat waves increase the risks of crop failures, threatening food security for billions of people. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, usa) Friday, July 29, 2022 Inter Press Service URBANA, Illinois, USA, Jul 29 (IPS) – Across the U.S., and around the world, particularly Europe, heat records are…