Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles, to 800,000
The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000 mark, the UN refugee...
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The UN chief is “following closely” the latest political crisis unfolding in Libya, which threatens to return the country to a stand-off position between...
World must ‘change track’ to protect oceans from climate crisis: Guterres
The planet is facing the triple crises of climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres told the One Ocean Summit on Friday,...
Redefining life-long benefits of sexual health – WHO
From adolescence to old age, sexual health constantly needs to be revaluated in the light of every individual’s changing circumstances, the UN health agency said on Friday....
Brazil must comply with its international obligations, and reinforce its national prevention mechanisms against torture, UN independent experts said on Friday, after concluding a...
UN human rights experts have warned of increased political violence and polarization between communities across the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, following a fact-finding...
Science Academies and Disciplinary Groups Have Work to do on Gender Equality
Feb 11 (IPS) – Women remain under-represented in science careers and research all over the world. There are several reasons for this, including stereotypes...
BUENOS AIRES/ DHAKA/JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 (IPS) – In 2021, Global South countries came out on the short end of vaccine supply deals. In 2022,...
Encourage today’s girls to become ‘tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators’
In his message marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UN chief on Friday called for an enabling environment where...
UNs Investigative Arm Launches Survey to Probe Racism & Discrimination in World Body
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 11 (IPS) – The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)– the UN’s only independent external oversight body mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and...
Who should set the rules for AI? The UN is pushing for a safer digital future 
Bangladesh Must Face Its Quiet Crisis of Internal Displacement 
ETHIOPIA: ‘Reporting on Abuses Shouldn’t Be Treated as a Threat to National Interest’ 
UN report warns of reprisals against those who collaborate in defence of human rights