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Taliban urged to uphold Afghan girls’ right to education

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Taliban urged to uphold Afghan girls’ right to education 18 September 2023 © UNICEF/Mark Naftalin Primary school girls and boys walk to a UNICEF-supported community centre in Shahristan District in central Afghanistan. The international community must ensure that every girl in Afghanistan has an opportunity to learn, the head of the UN fund for education in emergencies said on Monday – the…

‘Radical reorientation’ needed as half of humanity lacks basic health coverage

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Radical reorientation’ needed as half of humanity lacks basic health coverage 18 September 2023 © UNICEF/Tomislav Georgiev A seven-year-old receives re-vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis at a clinic in Skopje, Macedonia. Over 4.5 billion people worldwide lack coverage for essential health services the UN health agency said on Monday, underscoring the need for stronger…

HRC- International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home HRC- International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia 18 September 2023 Press Conference Announcement Launch of the Commission’s latest report to the Human Rights Council Mohamed Chande Othman, Chair of the Commission Steven Ratner, Member of the Commission Radhika Coomaraswamy, Member of the Commission

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Raise Issues with Nigeria Regarding Investigations into Boko Haram Abductions, Reported Mass Graves and the Forceful Removal of Children

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Raise Issues with Nigeria Regarding Investigations into Boko Haram Abductions, Reported Mass Graves and the Forceful Removal of Children 18 September 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today considered the initial report of Nigeria under the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from…

‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog 17 September 2023 © IOM/Abraham Diaz Small island developing States like Trinidad and Tobago face unique challenges reaching the targets of the SDGs. Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can seem link “a staggering proposition” for resource-starved small island developing…

‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief 16 September 2023 UN Photo/Cia Pak A wide view of the opening of the SDG Action Weekend. Secretary-General António Guterres is shown on the screens as he delivers remarks. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices…

UNGA78: UN chief brushes off key leaders' absence, says delivery paramount

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home UNGA78: UN chief brushes off key leaders' absence, says delivery paramount 16 September 2023 UN Photo/Mark Garten Secretary-General António Guterres (right) is interviewed by Mita Hosali, Deputy Director of the News and Media Division in the UN's communications department. With several high-profile world leaders opting out of the UN General Assembly’s annual opening session next…

AFTERNOON - High Commissioner for Human Rights: Instead of Learning Lessons from the Pandemic, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Are Still Seen as Optional Extras, Not Binding Obligations

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - High Commissioner for Human Rights: Instead of Learning Lessons from the Pandemic, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Are Still Seen as Optional Extras, Not Binding Obligations 15 September 2023 Meeting Summaries Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons United Nations High Commissioner…

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Welcome Mexico’s Cooperation with the Committee’s Country Visit, Raise Issues Concerning Apparent Rise in Enforced Disappearances, High Levels of Impunity and the Slow Progress of Investigations

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Welcome Mexico’s Cooperation with the Committee’s Country Visit, Raise Issues Concerning Apparent Rise in Enforced Disappearances, High Levels of Impunity and the Slow Progress of Investigations 15 September 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the additional information…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 15 September 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing   Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Human Rights Council, the International Committee of…