Traffickers abusing online technology, UN crime prevention agency warns
Human traffickers who trick people with fake job offers and promises and then exploit them for profit, are taking advantage of online technologies for every step of their criminal activities. Read the full story, “Traffickers abusing online technology,...
Combating Energy Poverty in Chile with Community Inclusion
SANTIAGO, Oct 29 (IPS) – More than 90 percent of Chile’s 17.5 million people have access to electricity. But many live in energy poverty...
First Person: Telling the tragic story of mercury poisoning in Japan
Masami Ogata is a survivor of Minamata Disease, a debilitating illness caused by industrial mercury poisoning, which originated in the Japanese town of the...
‘Serious risk’ COP26 may not deliver, warns Guterres, urging more climate action
There is a “serious risk” that the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, “will not deliver”, the UN chief told journalists on Friday...
The UN Special Representative for Mali told the Security Council on Friday that despite collective efforts, “the reality is that the security situation has deteriorated and the crisis is deepening”, across the northwest African nation. ...
Countries must step up urgent action to address the water-related consequences of climate change, the head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and nine...
With mass civil protests against this week’s military coup planned for Saturday in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General has a simple message: “I urge the military to show restraint, and not to create any more victims.” ...
Acting unanimously on Friday, the Security Council adopted a unique resolution strongly condemning attacks against schools, children and teachers and urging conflict parties to...
From Taliban to Taliban: Cycle of Hope, Despair on Womens Rights
LONDON, Oct 29 (IPS) – Heather Barr is associate women’s rights director at Human Rights WatchSecondary schools have reopened for boys but remain closed...
What parents need to know about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Five to 11-year-olds are a step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Federal health officials are expected to...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
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