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Refugees ride in the back of a truck as they arrive in Kornidzor, Armenia, September 26, 2023.
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United Nations: Human Rights expert calls on Azerbaijan to guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians Nagorno-Karabakh

On September 27th, Morris Tidball-Binz, the UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, explained that Azerbaijan must guarantee the ...

Last update 5 Oct 2023
A view shows an intensive care unit of the city children's hospital damaged on New Year's Eve by a Russian military strike in Kherson, Ukraine, January 1, 2023.
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UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine observes systematic and widespread indiscriminate attacks towards civilians

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has proclaimed instances of attacks on Ukrainian civilians, specifically the war crimes of Russian armed forces. Explosive weaponry, ...

Last update 4 Oct 2023
Movie poster for the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell. Drawing of an African woman on a blue background thinking of a dove, symbol of peace
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Screening of the documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008) by Gini Reticker (V.O.S.)

The screening of the documentary is promoted as part of the project " Transforming the future: Youth, Women and Students in Dialogue for Peace and the Protection of Girls in Italy and Georgia", ...

Last update 19 Oct 2023
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GREVIO: published annual report on violence against women

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) has issued its annual report of activities, stressing the key milestones and ...

Last update 4 Oct 2023
Leaders of states, business and civil society gathered in New York for the Climate Ambition Summit
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UN Climate Ambition Summit: “Humanity has opened the gates to hell”

On September 20, the UN Climate Ambition Summit was held in New York, within the High-Level Week 2023 meetings, where national leaders, as well as business, finance, local authorities and civil ...

Last update 4 Oct 2023
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High-level Meeting on the Fight against Tuberculosis

The Heads of State and Government, along with representatives of various States and Governments, convened at the United Nations on September 22, 2023. Their primary objective was to reiterate their ...

Last update 4 Oct 2023
Online Course for International Electoral Observers
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Global Campus of Human Rights: International Electoral Observers - Training Seminar

The Global Campus of Human Rights, located in Venice Lido, offers a 5-day course on International Electoral Observers from 13 to 17 November 2023. This represents the perfect opportunity for every ...

Last update 26 Sep 2023
UN: Health is not a privilege human rights
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Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

The "Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage" held at the United Nations on 21st September 2023 underscores the global commitment to achieving universal health ...

Last update 4 Oct 2023
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
Political Declaration of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response on 20th September 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
UN logo with colourful background
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United Nations SDG Summit: Political Declaration adopted

The 2023 SDG Summit occurred in New York on September 18-19, 2023, marking the start of an intensified push towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It is taking place ...

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 9 Nov 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