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Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild Art Exhibition

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild Art Exhibition 06 May 2024 Tatiana Valovaya UNWG Art Exhibition 2024: “Nature and Wellbeing”Monday, 6 May 2024 at 12:00Building E, Palais des Nations Mesdames et Messieurs,Chers amis, C’est un grand plaisir pour moi d’être parmi vous aujourd’hui pour l’ouverture de cette exposition. Je tiens à remercier chaleureusement Madame la Présidente Ajkuna Thanati, l’équipe du Cercle féminin des Nations…

First Person: Women in Madagascar too ashamed to seek help giving birth

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home First Person: Women in Madagascar too ashamed to seek help giving birth 05 May 2024 Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are “too ashamed” to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a health centre supported by United Nations agencies, but that may be about to change. The predominantly rural region…

Peace or war, midwives keep delivering

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Peace or war, midwives keep delivering 05 May 2024 Millions of lives each year rely on the expertise and care of midwives and yet a global shortage is squeezing the profession like never before, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency UNPFA said on Sunday, marking the International Day of the Midwife.  This year the vital role of midwives during the ongoing…

Trafficking in the Sahel: Cracking down on illicit drugs

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Trafficking in the Sahel: Cracking down on illicit drugs 05 May 2024 Cocaine, cannabis and opioids are getting easier to buy as criminal networks and armed groups capitalise on the fragile Sahel region’s “natural stopover point” to Europe on trafficking routes from South America, but authorities with help from the UN are taking down criminal networks and making a record number of seizures of illicit drugs…

‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations 04 May 2024 Trinidad and Tobago is described as one of the “frontline States”, those nations that are most severely affected by the impact of the climate emergency, and youth activists are among the most prominent voices in the country calling for stronger action to combat the crisis, both at home and abroad…

‘Moral obligation’ of Haitian NGO worker to carry on despite kidnapping of two children

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Moral obligation’ of Haitian NGO worker to carry on despite kidnapping of two children 04 May 2024 A woman whose two children were kidnapped on the way to school in Haiti has said she feels a moral obligation to continue her work supporting displaced people despite the trauma the family has experienced The Caribbean island nation continues to endure extreme insecurity, with…

Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Finland’sCommitment to Implementing Treaty Body Recommendations, Ask about Prison Overcrowding and Forthcoming Asylum Law Amendments

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Finland’sCommitment to Implementing Treaty Body Recommendations, Ask about Prison Overcrowding and Forthcoming Asylum Law Amendments 03 May 2024 Meeting Summaries  The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Finland, with Committee Experts praising the State party’s commitment to implementing recommendations from…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

6 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 03 May 2024 UN Geneva Press Briefing Rolando Gómez, of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS), chaired the hybrid briefing that was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Meteorological Organization, the International Federation of the Red Cross and the…

Experts of the Committee Against Torture Commend North Macedonia for Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence, Raise Questions on Treatment of Patients at Psychiatric Hospitals and Conditions at Reception Centers for Asylum Seekers

6 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee Against Torture Commend North Macedonia for Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence, Raise Questions on Treatment of Patients at Psychiatric Hospitals and Conditions at Reception Centers for Asylum Seekers 03 May 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee against Torture this afternoon concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of North Macedonia on its efforts to…

East Africa: UN support continues amid heavy rains, severe floods and cyclone threat

6 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home East Africa: UN support continues amid heavy rains, severe floods and cyclone threat 03 May 2024 The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March. Torrential rains could worsen with the arrival of Tropical…