Human Rights
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Myanmar: Aid decline compounds suffering amid ongoing military attacks
A drop in humanitarian assistance is worsening the suffering of millions of people in Myanmar after five years of conflict-related…
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Old and new challenges for the Human Rights Council as it turns 20
It’s 20 years to the day since the UN Human Rights Council began its work as the world’s principal forum…
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From ‘media deserts’ to the invisibility of women, rights experts spotlight latest trends
From the invisibility of women and girls to “media deserts” amid an artificial intelligence (AI) tsunami, dozens of UN independent…
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Rights defender killings hit record high as UN pushes to shore up humanitarian action
Attacks against human right defenders have reached record levels over the past year, according to a new report issued on…
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Hate speech is ‘first step down the path of dehumanisation’
As online platforms continue to fuel a surge in real-world violence against vulnerable communities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is warning…
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UN urges adherence to mine ban treaty
Countries must uphold international law limiting the use of anti-personnel mines, which kill and maim civilians long after conflicts have…
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Sudan civilians trapped by fear, disappearance and detention: rights experts
As Sudan’s conflict enters a fourth year, civilians are increasingly trapped not only by frontline violence but by fear, disappearance…
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‘Human rights are part of our DNA’: UN launches global alliance to counter rising threats
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing…
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Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal named UN Goodwill Ambassador on World Cup opening day
The biggest-ever football World Cup begins on Thursday, across three countries and two continents, with over 100 games. The UN…
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UN rights chief urges ‘massive rethink’ of US immigration policies ahead of World Cup
The UN’s top human rights official has called for a ‘massive rethink’ of US immigration and security policies ahead of…
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