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Israeli army ‘deliberately demolished’ watchtower, fence at UN peacekeeping site in southern Lebanon

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Israeli army ‘deliberately demolished’ watchtower, fence at UN peacekeeping site in southern Lebanon 20 October 2024 © UNIFIL A crater marks the impact of an explosion at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said that an Israeli army bulldozer demolished an observation tower and the perimeter fence of a UN position earlier on Sunday in…

A ‘people’s COP’ to heal the planet: UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home A ‘people’s COP’ to heal the planet: UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia 20 October 2024 Environment Ministry of Colombia A young man displays a button with the official COP16 image at a carnival march in Ibagué, Tolima. Secretary-General António Guterres urged delegations from some 190 countries to “make peace with nature” and shore up a plan to stop habitat loss, save…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Cuba’s High Percentage of Women in Parliament, Ask about Measures to Address Sex Trafficking and Reduce the Burden of Unpaid Care Work

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Cuba’s High Percentage of Women in Parliament, Ask about Measures to Address Sex Trafficking and Reduce the Burden of Unpaid Care Work 18 October 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the ninth periodic report of Cuba, with Committee Experts praising the State’s high…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 18 October 2024 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, and the International Organization for Migration.War in…

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Express Satisfaction at “A” Grading of the National Commission for Human Rights of Pakistan, Raise Issues Concerning Attacks on Journalists and Religious Minorities

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Human Rights Committee Express Satisfaction at “A” Grading of the National Commission for Human Rights of Pakistan, Raise Issues Concerning Attacks on Journalists and Religious Minorities 18 October 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee concluded on Friday, 18 October, its consideration of the second periodic report of Pakistan on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on…

Freedom of expression also under fire in Gaza war, rights expert says

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Freedom of expression also under fire in Gaza war, rights expert says 18 October 2024 © UNOCHA/Themba Linden A woman cleans the floor of a destroyed building in Gaza. No conflict in recent times has threatened freedom of expression so far beyond its borders as the war in Gaza, an expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday in New York.…

Lebanon: Peacekeepers pledge to stay, doing ‘whatever they can to help’

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Lebanon: Peacekeepers pledge to stay, doing ‘whatever they can to help’ 18 October 2024 © UNIFIL A UNIFIL peacekeeper looks out of a position at the mission's Naqoura headquarters. Despite ongoing heavy shelling every day across the UN-patrolled Blue Line separating southern Lebanon and Israel, the UN peacekeeping force that's stationed there reiterated its determination on Friday to…

Palestine: International law obliges Israel to end occupation, says rights panel

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Palestine: International law obliges Israel to end occupation, says rights panel 18 October 2024 Ryan Rodrick Beiler The Separation Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and behind it an Israeli settlement. All States and international organizations, including the United Nations, have obligations under international law to bring to an end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied…

Mystery still surrounds death of revered UN chief Hammarskjöld, 63 years after tragic plane crash

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Mystery still surrounds death of revered UN chief Hammarskjöld, 63 years after tragic plane crash 18 October 2024 UN Photo/BZ UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld arrived in Leopoldville on 13 September 1961, upon invitation of Premier Cyrille Adoula, to discuss support to the Republic of the Congo. At his side is Premier Adoula. One of the most enduring mysteries in United Nations history…

Gaza at a ‘critical juncture’ as top UN officials call for a ceasefire now

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Gaza at a ‘critical juncture’ as top UN officials call for a ceasefire now 18 October 2024 © UNRWA UNRWA and its partners continue the second round of a polio vaccination campaign in southern Gaza. The UN Secretary-General has said the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar should lead to a swift end to the year-long war in Gaza, the release of all hostages and unimpeded delivery of aid, his…