Rights expert demands release of Russian doctor jailed for anti-war views On 2024-11-15, a UN human rights expert called for the immediate release of a Russian doctor who has been jailed for criticizing the Russian military’s invasion of Ukraine. Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva, a former employee of the Russian Ministry of Health, was sentenced to five … Read more
1,000 Days into Ukraine War, Winter Poses Critical Challenge to Aid Effort November 15, 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine – As the Ukraine war enters its 1,000th day, humanitarian aid organizations face a critical challenge as winter’s icy grip descends upon the war-torn country. The ongoing conflict, which began in 2022, has left millions of Ukrainians displaced, … Read more
COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions immediately, says UNEP 2024-11-15 12:00 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – Governments and industry must stop paying lip-service to methane emissions and take immediate action to slash them, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has said. In a new report released today at the COP29 climate conference … Read more
Rights Experts Call for Immediate End to Post-Election Violence in Mozambique November 15, 2024 Maputo, Mozambique – A group of United Nations human rights experts has strongly condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique and called for the immediate cessation of all attacks against civilians, political opponents, and electoral officials. In a joint statement, the experts … Read more
Transnational Organised Crime: ‘It’s Time We Pull Together to Push Back’ November 14, 2024 Transnational organised crime (TOC) is a major threat to global security, stability, and prosperity. It undermines economies, corrupts governments, and fuels violence around the world. The United Nations estimates that TOC generates annual profits of up to $2 trillion, making it … Read more
Humanitarian Lifeline for Sudan Secured for Three More Months Published 2024-11-14 12:00 | Top Stories Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) for another three months, until 14 February 2025. UNITAMS was established in 2021 to … Read more
World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40 November 14, 2024 Haiti crisis deepens The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening, with the country facing a deadly cholera outbreak and a deepening political crisis. The cholera outbreak has killed more than 1,000 people since October, and the government is struggling … Read more
From Declaration to Action: Antimicrobial Resistance Initiatives Centre Stage at Jeddah Conference Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 14, 2024 – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major global health challenge, threatening the effectiveness of antibiotics and endangering the health of populations worldwide. To address this crisis, the Global AMR Innovation Fund, in collaboration with the … Read more
UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced on Frontlines of Climate Change November 14, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today launched a new initiative to amplify the voices of people displaced by climate change, who are often overlooked in global discussions on the issue. “Climate change is not a distant … Read more
Global Diabetes Epidemic Reaches Critical Levels with 800 Million Cases November 14, 2024 Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global diabetes epidemic, with the number of cases reaching a staggering 800 million. This represents a significant increase from the 463 million cases reported in 2019, highlighting the urgent … Read more