Human Rights Day: 5 Key Things to Know Every year on December 10, the world comes together to celebrate Human Rights Day. This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The UDHR is a milestone document that sets out … Read more
Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk 2024-12-09 12:00 GENEVA (9 December 2024) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today expressed his deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the ongoing conflict in [Insert country name]. “The human toll of this senseless conflict is incalculable. Innocent civilians are … Read more
Security Council Hears of Ongoing Imperative to End Violence in Eastern DR Congo 2024-12-09 12:00 | Africa The United Nations Security Council met today to discuss the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting comes amid reports of renewed clashes between armed groups and government forces in the region. Special Representative … Read more
Holding the front line against desertification 2024-12-08 12:00 Desertification, the process by which land becomes a desert, is a major threat to the environment and human well-being. The effects of desertification are far-reaching, leading to soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and decreased agricultural productivity. One of the most important ways to combat desertification is to … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres Date: 2024-12-08 12:00 Source: Top Stories Article: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future for their country. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva on Thursday, Guterres said that the recent … Read more
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Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres 8 December 2024 – The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future for their country, following the recent ceasefire agreement between the government and opposition forces. In a statement released on Thursday, … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres 2024-12-08 12:00 United Nations, New York – Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday. “After years of war and suffering, the end of the conflict in Syria is finally in sight,” Guterres … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres UN News 8 December 2024 New York – The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future, following the recent announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the Government of Syria and … Read more
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres December 8, 2024, 12:00 PM United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future, following the end of the country’s civil war. In a statement released on Thursday, Guterres said that the end … Read more