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US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns 12 February 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide. In a media briefing on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

Bangladesh protests probe reveals top leaders led brutal repression

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Bangladesh protests probe reveals top leaders led brutal repression 12 February 2025 The repression of mass protests in Bangladesh last year that toppled longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina left as many as 1,400 people dead in just 46 days – the vast majority shot by security forces, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday. In addition to those killed by the…

13 children killed in the West Bank since year began: UNICEF

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home 13 children killed in the West Bank since year began: UNICEF 12 February 2025 The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep alarm at the growing number of children killed, injured and displaced in the occupied West Bank, as violence continues to escalate.  In a statement issued by Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, the…

Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition 12 February 2025 The UN Special Envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on the country’s caretaker authorities to make the transition to democratic rule inclusive, warning that transparency, rule of law and fair elections – particularly for women taking part – remain key concerns. Briefing ambassadors in…

Guterres calls for probe into death of WFP staff member detained in Yemen

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Guterres calls for probe into death of WFP staff member detained in Yemen 12 February 2025 Flags at all UN offices in Yemen are flying at half-mast this week following the death of a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities in the north since last month. “Heartbroken and outraged by the tragic loss of WFP…

World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo latest, preventing violent extremism

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo latest, preventing violent extremism 12 February 2025 The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the killing of a Tunisian peacekeeper serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA.  The ‘blue helmet’ was part of a long-range MINUSCA patrol to protect…

OHCHR Press Conference

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home OHCHR Press Conference 12 February 2025 Press Conference Announcement Publication of UN Human Rights fact-finding report on Bangladesh protests. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Rory Mungoven, Chief of the Asia-Pacific Region of OHCHRRavina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson 

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the "Stand up for Social Justice - Special Concert at the UN"

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the "Stand up for Social Justice - Special Concert at the UN" 12 February 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Opening of the “Stand up for Social Justice - Special Concert at the UN”Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 6.30 p.m.Room XX, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,Good evening and welcome to the second edition of this unique event in commemoration of the World Day of Social Justice.It is a pleasure to open the…

Director-General's remarks at the Event "Happy Spring Festival: Celebrating Together as a Family"

1 month 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Event "Happy Spring Festival: Celebrating Together as a Family" 12 February 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Event “Happy Spring Festival: Celebrating Together as a Family”Wednesday, 12 February 2025, at 12:30 p.m.Mezzanine, Building E, Palais des NationsAmbassador Chen Xu,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the celebration of the Spring Festival, a cherished tradition…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Belize on Advancing Education for Women and Girls, Raise Questions on Gang Warfare and Gender-Based Violence and on Female Healthcare

1 month 3 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Belize on Advancing Education for Women and Girls, Raise Questions on Gang Warfare and Gender-Based Violence and on Female Healthcare 11 February 2025 Meeting Summaries  The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth to ninth periodic report of Belize, with…