UN rights chief urges ‘massive rethink’ of US immigration policies ahead of World Cup
[ad_1] Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told journalists on Wednesday that if such issues were not addressed, they…
‘The day never stops’ for aid workers braving missiles and drones in Ukraine
[ad_1] For Olga Scripovscaia, a field security coordination officer based in Odesa, each day starts with the same question: “what changed…
Middle East LIVE: Diplomacy in focus as escalation ‘reverberates across borders and continents’, warns UN chief
[ad_1] Nearly four months after the latest Middle East crisis erupted and despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran,…
World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe
[ad_1] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed alarm on Thursday over the rioting and destruction in Northern Ireland…
Hate speech spreading ‘faster than ever’, warns UN chief as global action plan is revealed
[ad_1] Mr. Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York at the launch of the Muscat Plan of Action – an initiative that highlights the…
‘Grave concern’ after dozens of women arrested in Afghanistan for dress violations
[ad_1] The women allegedly violated decrees which include a requirement to wear a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on…
‘Human rights are part of our DNA’: UN launches global alliance to counter rising threats
[ad_1] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva, describing it as a direct response to what he…
Three seafarers killed in Hormuz strike as UN warns of widening fallout
[ad_1] The latest strike, which the United States said had been carried out as part of its blockade enforcement operations, involved the…
Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal named UN Goodwill Ambassador on World Cup opening day
[ad_1] The supremely talented Spanish team is one of the main favourites to win the event and its teenage superstar, Lamine Yamal, promises to…
WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps
[ad_1] Released on Friday ahead of World Blood Donor Day on 14 June, the WHO study offers the most comprehensive assessment to date of blood…