‘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

“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….

Myanmar junta’s execution of four democracy activists condemned by UN — Global Issues

Myanmar junta’s execution of four democracy activists condemned by UN — Global Issues

Thomas Andrews said he was “outraged and devastated” following what’s believed to be the first use of capital punishment in the Southeast Asian nation in decades. I’m devastated by news that former parliamentarian Zeyar Thaw and longtime activist Ko Jimmy were executed with two others today. UN Member States must…

Cost of living crisis hits poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD — Global Issues

Cost of living crisis hits poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD — Global Issues

UNCTAD’s analysis shows that a 10 per cent increase in food prices will trigger a five per cent decrease in the incomes of the poorest families, roughly equivalent to the amount those families would normally spend on healthcare. Unsafe products have long been a threat across borders. But 60% of countries…

UN expert hails historic reparations ruling in favour of indigenous peoples — Global Issues

UN expert hails historic reparations ruling in favour of indigenous peoples — Global Issues

The historic ruling follows a landmark judgment delivered by the Court on 26 May 2017, finding that the Government of Kenya had violated the right to life, property, natural resources, development, religion and culture of the Ogiek, under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. ‘Important step’ “This judgment…

Bachelet calls for impartial, ‘transparent investigation’ into Uzbekistan protest deaths — Global Issues

Bachelet calls for impartial, ‘transparent investigation’ into Uzbekistan protest deaths — Global Issues

“The reports we have received about serious violence, including killings, during the protests are very concerning,” said High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, while calling on authorities to “exercise utmost restraint”.  Death toll According to the Prosecutor General’s office, 18 people were killed and 243 injured, including 94 seriously, during the clashes…

Haitian children at mercy of armed gangs as schools close — Global Issues

Haitian children at mercy of armed gangs as schools close — Global Issues

Steve (not his real name) dreamed of becoming a schoolteacher when his life was turned upside down last year. Due to the upsurge in gang-related violence in his neighborhood, his school was closed, and the 15-year-old found himself roaming around on the streets, at the mercy of armed groups. “I…

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…

Terrorist groups ‘exploiting power vacuums’, UN chief warns — Global Issues

Terrorist groups ‘exploiting power vacuums’, UN chief warns — Global Issues

Mr. Guterres was addressing the latest meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, which brings together UN agencies, Member States and other partners.    The terrorism threat to Africa is increasing, he told participants. Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 48 per cent of deaths attributed to terrorist groups globally last…

‘Courage and conviction’ of youth needed for successful crime fighting solutions — Global Issues

‘Courage and conviction’ of youth needed for successful crime fighting solutions — Global Issues

“Young people are also amongst the most vulnerable to victimization, particularly around gang-related crime, violent extremism, and sexual exploitation – all the while lacking sufficient coverage or protection,” said Abdulla Shahid, speaking at the first completely in-person debate of the General Assembly in New York, since the beginning of the…