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UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US
10 May 2024
A UN independent human rights expert warned on Friday that the recent increase in student protest attacks across campuses in the United States indicates an “erosion of intellectual freedom and democratic principles within educational settings.”
“I am deeply troubled by the…
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‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya
10 May 2024
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for “bold and honest” conversations among governments and civil society to drive forward shared vision for reinvigorated multilateralism, a better world and a brighter future for all…
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UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound
10 May 2024
Two arson attacks and growing protests forced UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA to temporarily close its office in East Jerusalem this week, but its vital work will continue as war rages in Gaza and violence rises in the West Bank, Senior Communications Manager Jonathan Fowler told UN News on Friday…
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New Permanent Representative of the Maldives Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
10 May 2024
Presentation of Credentials
Dr. Salma Rasheed, the new Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.A policy and planning…
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New Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
10 May 2024
Presentation of Credentials
Jo Chol Su, the new Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-…
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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Georgia’s Child Rights Code, Ask about Measures Addressing Sexual Violence against Children and Child Marriage
09 May 2024
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The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Georgia, with Committee Experts welcoming the adoption of the Child Rights Code…
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Gaza: 80,000 displaced from Rafah as Israeli bombardment intensifies, say UN aid teams
09 May 2024
Some 80,000 people have left Rafah since Monday amid continuing Israeli bombardment in and around Gaza’s southernmost city overnight and into Thursday, UN humanitarians reported.
Most of those uprooted by Israeli military evacuation orders in eastern Rafah have already…
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Haiti: UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water
09 May 2024
More than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, have access to safe drinking water thanks to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners.
Port-au-Prince has been in the grip of armed groups for several years now, and roughly two months ago they launched…
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Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who violate citizens’ rights
09 May 2024
The UN independent human rights expert on Somalia on Thursday called on authorities to step up efforts to address the country’s complex and serious security challenges.
Concluding an official visit to the Horn of Africa nation Isha Dyfan highlighted the impact on civilians,…
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Americas: Regional cooperation crucial to address migration and forced displacement
09 May 2024
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to work with partners to address migration and forced displacement in the Americas.
UNHCR has renewed its call for a coordinated continental approach to the issue, as underscored during the…
