Costa Rica Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Geneva, Switzerland – 15 November 2024 Costa Rica has become the 15th country to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark international treaty that aims to eliminate harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity in the global fishing industry. The Agreement, which was adopted … Read more
1,000 Days into Ukraine War, Winter Poses Critical Challenge to Aid Effort November 15, 2024 As the Ukraine war enters its 1,000th day, humanitarian organizations are facing a critical challenge as winter approaches. Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and a lack of essential supplies are putting civilians at risk and hindering aid efforts. Urgent Need for … Read more
Rights expert demands release of Russian doctor jailed for anti-war views 15 November 2024 A UN rights expert has called for the immediate release of a Russian doctor who was sentenced to six years in prison for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. Anastasia Vasilyeva, a UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human … Read more
Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique GENEVA (15 November 2024) – UN human rights experts* have condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique, calling on authorities to take immediate action to restore calm and protect civilians. The experts said they were alarmed by reports of excessive use of force by security … Read more
One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence November 15, 2024 By [Insert Author’s Name] A new study has found that one in three women experiences gender-based violence in their lifetime. The study, published in [Insert Publication], is based on data from a survey of over 10,000 women in [Insert Country]. The study found that gender-based … Read more
Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis ‘Happening Now,’ WHO’s Tedros Stresses at Jeddah Summit Date: 2024-11-15 12:00 Source: Top Stories Introduction The world is facing an urgent crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a phenomenon in which bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to antimicrobial drugs. This resistance makes infections harder to treat and can lead to prolonged … Read more
Everyone has a role in press freedom, insists Narcos star Diego Luna November 15, 2024 Diego Luna, the Mexican actor best known for his role as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the Netflix series Narcos, has spoken out about the importance of press freedom. In an interview with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Luna … Read more
Middle East Crisis Live Updates for 15 November 12:00 PM: Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and Iran exchange harsh words. Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and meddling in the region, while Iran has condemned Saudi Arabia’s support for rebel groups in Yemen. The war of words has raised … Read more
COP29: Governments, Industry Must Stop ‘Lip-Service’ on Methane and Slash Emissions, Says UNEP Date: 2024-11-15 12:00 Source: Top Stories Author: Not mentioned in the provided text. Summary: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stern warning about the urgency of reducing methane emissions, stressing that governments, industry, and other stakeholders must move beyond … Read more
COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions, says UNEP Date: 2024-11-15 12:00 Source: UNEP Summary: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling on governments and industry to stop paying lip service to methane emissions and to take urgent action to slash them. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a … Read more