UNRWA Chief Renews Call for Probe into Attacks on Humanitarians in Gaza Jerusalem, December 31, 2024 – The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has renewed his call for an independent investigation into the attacks on humanitarian staff in the Gaza Strip. … Read more
‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs 31 December 2024 GENEVA (UN News) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan, calling it “absolutely the wrong path” and a “clear … Read more
Major Step Forward for Child Protection in Colombia: Politicians Ban Underage Marriage December 31, 2024 In a historic move to protect children from harmful practices, Colombia has passed a law banning underage marriage. The Law The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting married, … Read more
WHO Continues to Urge China to Share Data Five Years After COVID-19 December 31, 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its call for China to share more data on the origins of COVID-19, five years after the virus was first reported in the country. Background The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in … Read more
Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’ December 31, 2024 Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have pushed the enclave’s healthcare system to the brink of collapse, according to health officials. The attacks, which began on December 27, have killed at least 20 people and injured more than 100. The dead include three … Read more
Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion Kyiv, Ukraine – A new report released on December 31, 2024, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) details the ongoing human rights crisis in Ukraine nearly three years after the Russian invasion. The report … Read more
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Major Step Forward for Child Protection in Colombia: Politicians Ban Underage Marriage December 31, 2024 In a landmark decision that marks a significant step forward for child protection in Colombia, politicians have unanimously passed a law banning underage marriage. The new law, which takes effect immediately, prohibits the marriage of anyone under the age of … Read more
UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique December 31, 2024 Geneva – The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is today calling for greater international support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique. “The situation in Mozambique is extremely concerning,” said UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch. “Violence has already forced thousands of people to … Read more
United Arab Emirates – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising the travel risk level to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. This decision is based on a reassessment of security risks in the region, including recent terrorist attacks and … Read more