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The filmmaker of ’20 Days in Mariupol’ expresses mixed emotions about their Oscar nomination.

A filmmaker from Ukraine has characterized his nomination for the Academy Award for best documentary as a mix of both happy and sad emotions. In January, the Academy Awards revealed that Mstyslav Chernov’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” was nominated…

The battle against corruption is hindered by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

A prominent corruption watchdog declared on Tuesday that worldwide attempts to address corruption in the public sector are slowing down or even regressing in certain areas due to ongoing conflicts and ineffective legal systems. Transparency International’s yearly report, based in…

Small businesses in Africa are utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance their electronic commerce.

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Africa is ranked as the region with the least amount of investment in e-commerce. UNCTAD also notes that e-commerce is only accessible to a small number of urban areas….

The European Union is gradually shifting towards utilizing the profits generated from frozen Russian assets to provide assistance to Ukraine.

Brussels —  The nations of the European Union have agreed to a plan that would set aside the earnings from Russian central bank assets, worth billions of dollars, that have been frozen in response to Russia’s involvement in the war…

A Donbas couple who lost their home due to war persevered and opened a cafe, refusing to let the conflict defeat them.

The Voronkov family resides in Donbas, approximately 20 kilometers away from the conflict zone. In May 2023, their residence was demolished by a Russian missile, narrowly missing their teenage son who had taken shelter in the basement. However, the couple…

Experts on human rights condemn the “unacceptable” killing of a prisoner through suffocation with nitrogen gas in the United States.

Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58 years old, was put to death in Alabama on January 25th for a murder he committed in 1988. The experts released a statement condemning the use of Kenneth Smith as a test subject for a new…

There is no replacement for the vital work done by UNRWA in Gaza, according to the Senior Humanitarian Coordinator.

Sigrid Kaag, the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, stated to reporters outside the Security Council Chamber in New York that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) cannot be replaced or substituted due to its immense capacity,…

Possible rewording: Reduction of funds for UN agency in Gaza may have immediate impact.

During the Noon Briefing at Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that although we are actively addressing these concerns, it is important for the humanitarian efforts to continue. He stated that the civilians in Gaza…

Three years after the coup in Myanmar, the UN human rights chief calls for increased attention to the country’s situation.

“In the midst of numerous global crises, it is crucial that no one is left behind. The citizens of Myanmar have endured prolonged suffering,” stated Volker Türk in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the coup on February 1. The…

In the midst of a funding crisis for UNWRA, desperate individuals in Gaza are searching through trucks in hopes of finding food.

Even with constant Israeli attacks in response to Hamas’ actions on October 7th, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel and over 250 hostages, UNRWA remains committed to delivering essential aid to the 2 million civilians in Gaza. According…