The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019, as they “chart a new future...
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Iraq: ‘Moral obligation’ to ensure justice for Yazidi and other survivors of ISIL crimes
A new Iraqi law to support Yazidi women survivors of crimes committed by ISIL terrorists, represents “a watershed moment” in addressing the wrongs committed against them and other minority groups, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence...
Growing polarization and intolerance are fuelling a rise in hate speech worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in remarks to the opening of an online forum to counter this “global...
Ethiopia: 7 UN officials told to leave country within 72 hours
Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his shock on Thursday after the Ethiopian Government declared seven UN staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the...
The United Nations celebrates World Maritime Day on Thursday, highlighting the role of the men and women who work at sea. Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future, is the theme for 2021. ...
With the climate crisis already devastating lives and incomes, young people will be critical to driving global action forward, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told...
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Sep 30 (IPS) – I assume channel surfing and internet browsing contribute to a decrease in people’s attention span. I am...
Rwandas Rainforest Conservation Wins Praise from Indigenous Community
NYABIHU, RWANDA, Sep 30 (IPS) – Laurent Hategekimana, a villager from Nyabihu, a district from Western Rwanda, recalls the terrible condition of the Gishwati...
NEW JERSEY, USA, Sep 30 (IPS) – In the days following the UN Food Systems Summit I have read a number or articles questioning...
‘We are one’: musical performance ‘King Clavé’ reveals that we are ‘interconnected’
Based on the core belief that “humanity is deeply interconnected” and “we are one”, the new performance piece, “King Clavé” is adding some musical inspiration to this year’s 20th anniversary of the historic Durban Declaration and...
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