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Remains of exploded cluster munitions in an olive groove
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UN-partnered Cluster Munition Monitor: record civilian cluster munitions victims as experts urge global ban

The UN-partnered Cluster Munition Monitor (CMC) has released its 2023 report, revealing a disturbing rise in civilian casualties resulting from cluster munitions. In 2022, a total of 1,172 people ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
UN: High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development
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UN High-Level Dialogue urges tax reforms amidst rising illicit financial flows

On September 20, the UN convened a high-level dialogue on financing for development, with a specific focus on promoting inclusive and effective international tax cooperation and domestic resource ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
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Political Declaration of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response on 20th September 2023

On the 20th September 2023 the President of the General Assembly, together with the Heads of State and Government, participated in a one-day meeting aiming to take on a political declaration with ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
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Adoption of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders: the outcome of AHRI Conference in Bilbao

The international conference held at the University of Deusto in Bilbao from September 7 to 9, 2023, organized by the Pedro Arrupe Institute of Human Rights in collaboration with the Association of ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
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International Day of Peace: 21st September 2023

The International Day of Peace (IDP) is followed annually around the world on the 21st September. Declared by the UN General Assembly as a day dedicated to reinforcing the ideals of peace through ...

Last update 25 Sep 2023
UN logo with colourful background
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UN General Assembly: High-level Week 2023 kicks off

The High-level Week 2023 within the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly kicked off. From 18 to 23 September, world leaders will meet to discuss important global issues revolving ...

Last update 20 Sep 2023
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United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine: Israel’s illegal prison practices in the occupied Palestinian territories have turned into an open prison

The report presented by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine, to the United Nations Human Rights Council last June, denounces Israel's use of various means, ...

Last update 11 Sep 2023
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UN chief unveils new vision for peace across a ‘multipolar world’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new policy brief called "The New Agenda for Peace," outlining his vision for a stronger multilateral framework to address global challenges in ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
National banners of the Member States of the UNO (United Nations Organization) outside the UN Headquarters.
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UN Secretary-General: The new Agenda for Peace

UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new policy brief called "The New Agenda for Peace" outlining his vision for a stronger multilateral framework to address global challenges in ...

Last update 11 Sep 2023
A group of women in Um Baru, North Darfur.
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International Criminal Court: launched investigation into surging violence in Darfur

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced an ongoing investigation into fresh allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region. The ...

Last update 11 Aug 2023
Activists attend a march against gender violence in Ecuador.
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OHCHR: High Commissioner Türk calls for concrete and transformative action to end gender-based violence

During the UN Human Rights Council's annual meeting in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, highlighted the critical task of adopting a zero-tolerance approach ...

Last update 11 Aug 2023
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United Nations: Concerned about Ongoing Israeli Military Operation in Jenin

The ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Jenin have raised significant concerns within the international community. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the urgency of ...

Last update 17 Jul 2023
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GHR Expert Seminar ‘Strengthening the UN Special procedures’ , 21 June 2023

To mark its 20th Anniversary, Geneva for Human Rights (GHR) convenes its (41st) Expert Seminar on the theme ‘The strengthening of the Special procedures of the United Nations’ (UN). ...

Last update 20 Jun 2023
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Unitet Nations: cautious optimism on the Peace agreement in Yemen

Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy, has briefed ambassadors from the internationally-recognized government of Yemen, representatives of the Houthi rebels from the opposition, as well as international ...

Last update 6 Jun 2023
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UNICEF: Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes

Millions of children in Türkiye and Syria are still enduring dire conditions, 100 days after devastating earthquakes struck both countries, according to a report by the UN Children's Fund ...

Last update 5 Jun 2023