Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call GENEVA (26 November 2024) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Saturday called for an immediate end to the escalating attacks in Lebanon. In a statement, Türk expressed alarm at the escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Lebanese armed groups and Israel, and stressed … Read more
General Assembly President Urges Collective Action on Sudan as Crisis Deepens 2024-11-26 12:00 The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, has called for urgent collective action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan. In a statement released on November 26, 2024, Kőrösi expressed alarm at the escalating violence and deteriorating living … Read more
Security Council Urged to Ensure Greater Protection of Humanitarian Workers November 26, 2024 The United Nations Security Council has been urged to take urgent action to ensure greater protection for humanitarian workers, following a surge in attacks and threats targeting aid personnel. In a statement to the Council, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin … Read more
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Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call Publish date: 2024-11-26 12:00 Source: UN News Summary: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has added his voice to the chorus of international calls for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon following the escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement released … Read more
“‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms” 2024-11-26 12:00 United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric firmly denied rumors that the United Nations is preparing to leave Haiti, emphasizing the organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting the country. “The UN is not leaving Haiti. We are here to stay,” Dujarric declared at a press briefing on Friday. … Read more
UN Report Reveals Widespread Restrictions on Media Freedom in Afghanistan November 26, 2024 New York, USA – A new report released by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has documented widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. The report, which covers the period from August … Read more
Upholding Human Rights Is Key to Ending AIDS by 2030 26 November 2024 As the world marks the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS, experts and advocates are emphasizing the crucial role of human rights in ending the pandemic by 2030. The Intersection of HIV and Human Rights HIV, the virus that … Read more
UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call 26 November 2024 BEIRUT (ILO News) – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has added his voice to a growing call for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, and voiced deep concern over the increasing number of civilian casualties. In a statement issued on … Read more
Upholding Human Rights Is Key to Ending AIDS by 2030 November 26, 2024 Introduction: The global fight against AIDS has made significant strides in recent decades, but the world is still far from achieving the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030. A crucial component that has been often overlooked is the need to uphold … Read more