Horrific Thailand nursery attack prompts swift international condemnation
A horrific attack on a childcare centre in northern Thailand that has left dozens dead, prompted strong international condemnation on Thursday. UN Secretary-General António Guterres,...
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Make suicide prevention in Africa a priority, UN health agency urges governments
Did you know that Africa has the highest suicide rate in the world? To reverse that worrying statistic, the UN health agency WHO on...
Pakistans Transgender Legislation in the Line of Fire
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Torture is ‘widespread’ and likely underestimated in DR Congo: UN report
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Climate change heightens threats of violence against women and girls
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Horrific Thailand nursery attack prompts swift international condemnation 
Make suicide prevention in Africa a priority, UN health agency urges governments