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‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP
25 October 2024
WHO/David Lorens
Displaced by escalating violence, families in Haiti carry their belongings as they flee their homes in search of safety.
International attention must remain focused on Haiti, where political uncertainty persists and rampant gang violence and food insecurity continue to plunge the country “…
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Holds Informal Meeting with States Parties
25 October 2024
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The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this morning held an informal meeting with States parties.Committee Experts briefed States parties on the Committee’s work on individual communications; gender-based violence against women; the women, peace and security…
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Director-General's remarks at the Concert on the occasion of United Nations Day 2024
24 October 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Concert de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande à l’occasion de la Journée des Nations UniesJeudi, 24 octobre 2024, à 19 h 30Victoria Hall, Genève Monsieur l’Ambassadeur [M. Lauber],Madame la Présidente [de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Mme de Senarclens],Excellences,Mesdames et Messieurs,Quel plaisir d’être parmi vous ce soir ! Comme le…
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Experts of the Human Rights Committee Express Condolences for Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Raise Questions on Türkiye’s Anti-Terrorism Legislation and Measures Imposed during the 2016 State of Emergency
24 October 2024
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The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Türkiye on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political…
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Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security
24 October 2024
UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti
A woman greets members of the Technical Committee of the peace, security and cooperation framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region during a field visit to the Mugunga camp for internally displacement people near Goma.
Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and…
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Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport
24 October 2024
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In Turkey, young women play in a soccer match to end violence against women and girls.
The UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights called on Thursday for States to act now to remove stereotypes in sport and ensure non-discrimination for all those competing.…
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New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation peace
24 October 2024
UNAMID/Mohamad Almahady
Women play a central role in building and sustaining peace. Pictured here, a woman signs a pledge to bring stability, opportunity and peace to her communities in Darfur. (file)
The UN on Thursday launched the “Common Pledge” initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil…
