Nearly 5,000 refugees who fled violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) four years ago, are opting to head home voluntarily from...
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In Sudan, reports of serious sexual violence and the use of live ammunition against protesters at the weekend must be investigated immediately, the UN...
Belarus and Poland must resolve the migrant and refugee crisis at their mutual border, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, describing...
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday expressed concern over the unfolding security situation in the capital, Tripoli, where forces affiliated with...
The deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, took centre stage at the Security Council on Tuesday as the UN...
Guterres in Lebanon: Fair elections in 2022, an ‘essential opportunity’ for voices to be heard
Having heard and seen for himself the suffering of Lebanon’s people, the UN chief told political leaders there on Tuesday that they “do not...
The UN belongs to young people, deputy chief tells young Costa Rican activists
The United Nations “belongs” to the younger generation, and countries must ensure they participate in decisions on environmental protection and climate action, Deputy Secretary-General...
Biden Should Add Development to the Next Summit for Democracy and Convene a Development Summit
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (IPS) – U.S. President Biden just hosted The Summit for Democracy to demonstrate the advantages of democracy in the global competition with authoritarian regimes. The U.S. can succeed...
Liberal Facade Hides Lebanon’s Patriarchy
Beirut, Lebanon, Dec 21 (IPS) – Despite its apparent liberalism, Lebanon scores low in gender equality, especially in politics. Read the full story, “Liberal...
Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka this year’s Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation, has spent three decades helping to safeguard some of the world’s...
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