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Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Praise Ireland for Increasing Official Development Assistance, Ask about the Scarcity of Housing and Due Diligence Requirements for Businesses
16 February 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fourth periodic report of Ireland, with Committee Experts commending the State’s increased…
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
16 February 2024
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Michele Zaccheo, Chief of the Chief, Radio, Television and Webcast Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Health Organization.Ukraine: Increasing…
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Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
16 February 2024
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death announced by Russian authorities of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison, calling for an impartial and transparent independent investigation.
Mr. Navalny, 47, had lost consciousness and could not be…
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In Munich, Guterres calls for new global order that works for all
16 February 2024
Global governance in its present form is entrenching divisions and fuelling discontent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told world leaders attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday.
“Our world is facing existential challenges, but the global community is more…
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Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues
16 February 2024
Afghan women fear arrest, harassment and further punishment whenever a new Taliban decree is announced, according to a new multi-agency UN report issued on Friday based on an extensive survey of women across the country.
Police enforcement has increased harassment in public spaces and further limited…
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Lifesaving medical care collapsing under assault in Gaza: WHO
16 February 2024
The largest remaining hospital in southern Gaza is “barely functional”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday amid reports of intense attacks by Israeli forces.
There have been reports of damage to Nasser Hospital’s orthopedic unit, reducing its ability to provide urgent medical…
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After Navalny death, independent expert on rights in Russia asks ‘who is next?’
16 February 2024
Reports from Russian authorities on Friday that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died are absolutely shocking, said Mariana Katzarova, the first ever UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert on Russia, prompting her to ask a simple question: “Who is next…
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UN rights office regrets Venezuela’s decision to suspend operations
16 February 2024
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) is evaluating its next steps while continuing to engage with Venezuelan authorities following the Government’s announcement on Thursday that the office must suspend operations in the country and its staff leave within 72 hours.
Ravina Shamdasani, the…
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Director-General's remarks at the Special Event on the World Day of Social Justice
15 February 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Special Event on the World Day of Social JusticeThursday, 15 February 2024, at 19:30Room XVIII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,Good evening, I am delighted to be able to welcome you to the Palais des Nations, for this very important event organized by the United Nations Research Institute for…
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Director-General's remarks at the Lancement du volume Gustave Ador : Discours politiques et humanitaires
15 February 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Lancement du volume Gustave Ador : Discours politiques et humanitairesjeudi 15 février 2024 à 18h30Palais Eynard, Genève Excellences, Mesdames et messieurs, En tant que Directrice générale de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève, je suis honorée d’être présente parmi vous ce soir pour…
