US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, November 21, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (IPS) – The United States, which recently laid down a set of guidelines to monitor sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by US citizens in international organizations, including the United Nations and its agencies worldwide, has…

Peruvian Women Still Denied Their Right to Abortion — Global Issues

Peruvian Women Still Denied Their Right to Abortion — Global Issues

Yomira Cuadros faced motherhood at an early age, as well as the obstacles of a sexist society like Peru’s, regarding her reproductive decisions. In the apartment where she lives with her family in Lima, she expresses faith in the future, now that she has finally started attending university, after having…

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

Terrifying surge in violence affecting children ‘must stop’ – UNICEF — Global Issues

“Children in the region continue to suffer the devastating impact of protracted conflicts, communal violence, explosive ordnance and remnants of war, and political and social unrest that permeate several countries”, the UN agency said, including in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Before marking the adoption of the…

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

Rights experts decry harassment of activists attending COP27 — Global Issues

Climate activists and civil society have been subjected to intimidation, harassment and surveillance during the two-week gathering, held in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, they reported.  End harassment, ensure safety  “We are deeply concerned by reported acts of harassment and intimidation by Egyptian officials, infringing the rights of Egyptian…

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

Rights experts call for greater global action to end child sexual exploitation and abuse — Global Issues

Millions of boys and girls worldwide continue to be fall prey to these crimes, they noted, stressing the importance of healing and justice for victims and survivors.  Their appeal comes in a statement to mark the first commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child…

Climate Change Exacerbates Vicious Loop of Human Rights Inequity — Global Issues

Climate Change Exacerbates Vicious Loop of Human Rights Inequity — Global Issues

Yamide Dagnet, director for Climate Justice at Open Society Foundations, says climate change is impacting the most vulnerable and blended solutions are needed to tackle it and uphold human rights. Credit: TJ Kirkpatrick, Open Society Foundations by Busani Bafana (sharm el sheikh) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service SHARM EL…

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

Ending Gender-Based Violence in a World of 8 Billion — Global Issues

Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – Whether to have children or not is one of the most life-altering decisions a person can make. But as UNFPA’s 2022 State of World Population report shows, people around the world – especially women…

US to Fight Sexual Abuse in International Organizations — Global Issues

As the Worlds Population Hits 8 Billion People, UN Calls for Solidarity in Advancing Sustainable Development for All — Global Issues

Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life expectancy. But the moment is…

Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN — Global Issues

Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN — Global Issues

The UN Secretariat building in New York City. Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías Opinion by Peter A Gallo (new york) Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Nov 15 (IPS) – The U.S. Government has recently published ‘Engagement Principles’ on Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Sexual Harassment within International…