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Over 230 million women and girls subjected to female genital mutilation: UNICEF
08 March 2024
More than 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM); an increase of 30 million or 15 per cent compared with figures from 2016, new UN estimates revealed on Friday.
Released on Friday, coinciding with International Women’s Day, the…
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Gaza: Rafah ground assault would increase risk of atrocity crimes
08 March 2024
Any assault by Israeli forces on the densely populated city of Rafah where 1.5 million have sought shelter following mass displacement, will hugely increase the risk of atrocity crimes, the UN High Commissioner for Human rights warned on Friday.
Spokesperson for Volker Türk in Geneva, Jeremy…
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Director-General's remarks at the Beyond Vision Exhibition
08 March 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
“Beyond Vision” exhibitionFriday, 8 March 2024, at 1.00 p.m.Building E, 1st floor, Bar Serpent, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet Your Excellency Ambassador Bin Khothaila,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy International Women’s Day!Warmest greetings from the Director-General of the…
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World News in Brief: Rights violations in Iran, Haiti chaos grows, prison reform in face of pandemic threat
08 March 2024
Violent repression of peaceful protests and pervasive institutional discrimination against women and girls has led to serious human rights violations by Iran – many amounting to crimes against humanity – the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the country said in its first report issued on Friday…
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Security Council calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan
08 March 2024
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a key resolution on Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the war-torn country during the month of Ramadan, which begins on Sunday.
In resolution 2724 (2024), adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (Russia), the…
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Gaza: Kaag working closely with partners on new maritime aid lifeline
08 March 2024
An international maritime aid corridor to Gaza could be in operation as early as Sunday, according to the head of the European Commission, working closely with the UN’s Senior Humanitarian Coordinator and other international partners.
In a joint statement released on Friday, the Commission,…
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OHCHR Press Conference
08 March 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
Dr Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
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Ukraine war: Alarm raised in Security Council over civilian attacks
08 March 2024
A recent sharp rise in deadly attacks against civilians in Ukraine and Russia, including by armed drones, run counter to international law and must end now, top UN officials told the Security Council on Friday afternoon.
“We condemn all attacks on…
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UN rights chief urges comprehensive action against religious hatred and discrimination
08 March 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday outlined a comprehensive set of measures to counter religious hatred, emphasizing the urgent need for concerted action to address the rising levels of discrimination and violence.
Speaking before a panel of experts at the…
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Join us for an Inside Out Action to honor women and peace
08 March 2024
University of Geneva
Evidence tells us that wherever women take part in a peace process, peace lasts longer. Particularly, when women are…
