Minimal risk of monkeypox transmission in UK following confirmed case — Global Issues

Minimal risk of monkeypox transmission in UK following confirmed case — Global Issues

On 7 May, UK health authorities notified WHO of the confirmed case in an individual who had recently returned to the country from Nigeria.  Monkeypox is a viral disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa.  It is occasionally exported to other regions.  Modes of…

WHO ‘concerned’ over COVID-19 outbreak in DPR Korea, reiterates full support — Global Issues

WHO ‘concerned’ over COVID-19 outbreak in DPR Korea, reiterates full support — Global Issues

In a statement, WHO took note of the “deaths and large number of people with fever” as reported by the official news agency KCNA, for DPRK – commonly known as North Korea – but said they are still awaiting information from the International Health Regulations national focal point, concerning the…

Undocumented Migration Puts Pressure on New Chilean Government for Solutions — Global Issues

Undocumented Migration Puts Pressure on New Chilean Government for Solutions — Global Issues

Lacombe (right), from Haiti, and Ricaela, a Dominican who recently arrived in Chile, pose at the stall where they work for a Chilean entrepreneur at a popular outdoor Sunday market in Arrieta, in Peñalolén, in eastern Santiago. CREDIT: Orlando Milesi/IPS by Orlando Milesi (santiago) Monday, May 16, 2022 Inter Press Service…

Support for war crimes investigations ‘of paramount importance’ — Global Issues

Support for war crimes investigations ‘of paramount importance’ — Global Issues

Special Rapporteur Morris Tidball-Binz called on the international community to step up support for Ukraine’s own investigations, and welcomed progress made so far by the Office of the Prosecutor General in ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice.  He also commended the international community’s swift mobilization in establishing mechanisms and initiatives…

Return of commercial flights from Yemeni capital after 6 years, an ‘important’ step — Global Issues

Return of commercial flights from Yemeni capital after 6 years, an ‘important’ step — Global Issues

Hans Grunberg noted that the first flight to leave the Houthi-controlled airport in Sana’a – since not long after fighting intensified between the rebel forces there and the Saudi-backed coalition supporting the internationally-recognized Government – had been a key part of the Truce agreement last month. “This should be a…

UN welcomes end of fairly contested presidential election, calls for unity — Global Issues

UN welcomes end of fairly contested presidential election, calls for unity — Global Issues

The United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of the country’s presidential election held on Sunday, praising the “positive” nature of the electoral process and peaceful transfer of power. “I would like to congratulate the newly-elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his victory tonight”, said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, in the early hours of…

No Climate Transition Without Securing Land Rights — Global Issues

No Climate Transition Without Securing Land Rights — Global Issues

Opinion by Alexander Muller, Jes Weigelt (berlin) Monday, May 16, 2022 Inter Press Service BERLIN, May 16 (IPS) – The landmark land tenure decision by parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in 2019 offers a blueprint for upcoming climate negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh in November. The ongoing…

Alarm Bells for Africa, Child Labour in Agriculture Requires Urgent Action — Global Issues

Alarm Bells for Africa, Child Labour in Agriculture Requires Urgent Action — Global Issues

Child Rights Advocate and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kailash Satyarthi urged participants at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Durban, South Africa, to put their efforts to eliminate child labour back on track. Credit: Cecilia Russell/IPS by…