News Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north A health crisis is unfolding in war-ravaged Gaza. The conflict has damaged vital infrastructure and made it difficult for aid workers to reach those in need. As a result, there is a risk that polio could spread throughout the region. Polio is a highly infectious viral … Read more
World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems Sudan food crisis update The United Nations has warned that Sudan is facing a severe food crisis, with an estimated 13 million people in need of food assistance. The crisis has been caused by a combination of factors, including … Read more
“Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff”: UN relief coordinator Source: UN News, 12 October 2022 Summary: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is warning that Lebanon is at risk of falling off a “humanitarian cliff” due to the country’s worsening economic crisis. The crisis has … Read more
Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tendayi Achiume, the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, urged States and sports governing bodies to take concrete steps to address and end discriminatory practices and policies in sport. “Sport … Read more
World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems Sudan food crisis update The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Sudan is facing a severe food crisis, with more than 13 million people in need of food assistance. The crisis is being caused by a … Read more
Climate Change Report: A dire warning from the UN. The United Nations has released its latest climate change report, and it’s clear that the situation is dire. The report warns that we are rapidly approaching a “climate crunch time,” where the effects of climate change will become increasingly severe and irreversible. The report found that … Read more
“Climate crunch time is here,” new UN report warns A new report from the United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to act on climate change. The report, released on February 28, 2023, found that global greenhouse gas emissions must be cut by 43% by 2030 in order to limit … Read more
Regulator Calls on Network Rail to Improve Performance for Passengers Across Eastern Region Time: 12:00 Source: UK Office of Rail and Road The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today called on Network Rail to improve performance for passengers across the Eastern region of the UK. ORR’s assessment of Network Rail’s performance in the … Read more
Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo The Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is a legal instrument issued by the Swiss Federal Council on December 9, 2022, in response to the ongoing conflict and human rights violations in the DR Congo. The ordinance imposes a number of … Read more
Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo The Swiss Confederation has adopted an Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This Ordinance is intended to implement the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the DRC. The Ordinance prohibits the following activities: The supply, sale, transfer or … Read more