Top Stories,UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan

UN Report Exposes Extensive Restrictions on Media Freedom in Afghanistan 26 November 2024 A comprehensive report published by the United Nations has brought to light the alarming level of restrictions imposed on media freedom in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. The report, titled “Media Freedom in Afghanistan: A Shadow Over the Press,” … Read more

Top Stories,Security Council urged to ensure greater protection of humanitarian workers

Security Council Urged to Ensure Greater Protection of Humanitarian Workers November 26, 2024 United Nations, New York The United Nations Security Council has been called upon to take urgent measures to enhance the protection of humanitarian workers in conflict zones around the world. In a briefing to the Council, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his … Read more

Top Stories,Upholding human rights is key to ending AIDS by 2030

Upholding Human Rights is Key to Ending AIDS by 2030: UNAIDS Report 26 November 2024 The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) released a new report today, highlighting the crucial role that upholding human rights plays in achieving the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. The report, titled “Upholding Human Rights: Essential for Ending … Read more

Peace and Security,General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens

General Assembly President Urges Collective Action on Sudan as Crisis Deepens November 26, 2024 New York, NY – At the opening of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Csaba Kőrösi called for collective action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan. “The situation in Sudan has reached a critical point,” … Read more

Peace and Security,‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms

“The UN is not leaving Haiti,” spokesperson affirms November 26, 2024 The United Nations is not withdrawing from Haiti, a spokesperson for the organization said on Saturday, in response to rumors circulating on social media. “The United Nations is committed to supporting the people of Haiti, and we are not leaving,” Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson, … Read more

Peace and Security,Security Council urged to ensure greater protection of humanitarian workers

Security Council urged to ensure greater protection of humanitarian workers November 26, 2024 New York – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the Security Council to take urgent action to ensure the greater protection of humanitarian workers. In a briefing to the Council on Thursday, Guterres said that the number of attacks on humanitarian … Read more