Dozens displaced in largest demolition in years in the West Bank
Seventy-three people, including 41 children have been displaced after Israeli authorities demolished their homes and other structures, and destroyed belongings in the Palestinian community...
South Sudan rape convictions reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance
The top UN official working to end rape during wartime said she was encouraged by recent “positive steps” taken by the South Sudanese army...
Belarus targets women human rights defenders after disputed August elections
Independent UN experts criticized Belarus on Tuesday for persecuting women human rights defenders, who have been involved in the mass protests underway in the country since August’s controversial presidential election.
"Belarus has effectively criminalized human...
Protecting citizens from COVID while granting refugee access, can be done- UNHCR
It is possible for countries to both protect public health and “ensure access” for vulnerable people forced to flee their homes, the UN refugee...
Guterres: ‘Take urgent steps’ to calm intercommunal violence in Ethiopia
Inclusive dialogue is crucial to diffuse tensions across Ethiopia, said the UN Secretary-General on Tuesday, following reports of dozens killed and injured during brutal attacks in the west...
Member States urged to step up funding for UN peacebuilding initiatives
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless global assault, the UN Secretary-General has urged countries not to let up on their support for peace...
UN rights chief warns of possible war crimes in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of possible war crimes in the ongoing fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh...
Still a long way to go to achieve gender equality in all EU countries
In the context of the first European Gender Equality Week, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) released its 2020 Gender Equality Index this...
Vast majority of crimes against journalists yet to be resolved: UNESCO
Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists, 87 per cent of such cases worldwide were...
EU provides €100 million to Mozambique for education, health and social protection
The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have today signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts...