UNRWA Chief: Agency Enduring ‘Darkest Moment’, as Israeli Laws Threaten Operations Date: 2024-11-13 12:00 Summary: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest moment” due to new Israeli legislation that threatens the agency’s operations and undermines the rights of Palestinian refugees. Details: Israeli Legislation: … Read more
Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation’ November 13, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – The execution of four men by public hanging in Afghanistan on Sunday has been condemned by human rights groups as a “clear violation of international law.” The men, all accused of murder, were hanged in front of a large … Read more
COP29 Climate Talks Demand Justice for Island Nations, UN Chief Condemns ‘Colossal Injustice’ November 13, 2024 (Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt) – At the ongoing COP29 climate talks, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a passionate call for major emitters to address the “colossal injustice” faced by island nations on the front lines of climate change. … Read more
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms [13/11/2024, 12:00 – Gaza, Palestinian Territories] – Food markets in the besieged Gaza Strip are “in decay” as the Palestinian population faces the threat of starvation, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), found that food … Read more
COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor 13 November 2024 12:00 pm By Climate Home News The world must avoid a “stampede of greed” for critical minerals that could crush the world’s most vulnerable people, the UN’s top climate official has warned. Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of the … Read more
Adolescents Face Mounting Pressure at School, Decline in Family Support November 13, 2024 Adolescents in the United States are facing increasing pressure at school and a decline in family support, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association (APA). The report, titled “Stress in America: The State of Our Nation’s Youth,” found that … Read more
COP29 Climate Talks: Major Emitters Must Right ‘Colossal Injustice’ on Island Nations, Says UN Chief November 13, 2024 As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) opened in Dubai, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful speech, urging major emitters to address the “colossal injustice” faced by island nations due to climate change. Island … Read more
COP29: Energy Transition Must Not Trigger a ‘Stampede of Greed’ That Crushes the Poor November 13, 2024 Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – As world leaders gather for COP29, the United Nations climate conference, there is growing concern that the global energy transition could have devastating consequences for the world’s poorest people. The energy transition is a … Read more
UNRWA Chief: Agency Enduring ‘Darkest Moment’, as Israeli Laws Threaten Operations November 13, 2024 Jerusalem – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the agency is facing its “darkest moment” ever, as new Israeli laws threaten to curtail its operations and further erode the rights … Read more
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms November 13, 2024 By [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Food markets in the Gaza Strip are “in decay” as the besieged Palestinian territory faces the threat of widespread starvation, according to a new report. The report, published by the United Nations Relief and … Read more