The independence of Venezuela’s justice system has been “deeply eroded”, to such an extent that it plays a significant role in the State’s repression...
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Africa needs around 470 million doses to accomplish the global of fully vaccinating 40 per cent of its population by the end of the year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. Read the full...
‘Tipping point’ for climate action: Time’s running out to avoid catastrophic heating
The temporary reduction in carbon emissions caused by global COVID-19 lockdowns did not slow the relentless advance of climate change. Greenhouse gas concentrations are...
77 million children have spent 18 months out of class: #ReopenSchools, urges UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID pandemic, that has left nearly 77 million children shut out of...
The ozone layer – a fragile shield of gas that protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun – is “on the...
The contribution of women activists towards building peace across the world is being highlighted in a UN exhibition of images taken by women photographers...
UN Staffers Under Pandemic Restrictions, but Diplomats to Wine & Dine Unrestrained
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 16 (IPS) – When hundreds of delegates and diplomats arrive in New York city next week for the new 76th session...
The United Nations announced on Wednesday that all Gabonese military units deployed to the peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, are to...
South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions within its Transitional National Legislature, the top United Nations...
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief, Michelle...
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