in A recent study reveals widespread instances of labor exploitation through coercion.
The International Labor Organization released a study on Tuesday stating that forced labor brings in $236 billion in unlawful profits annually, a significant rise of $64 billion from 2014. According to the research, the rise in numbers can be attributed…
Efforts to provide assistance in Haiti continue despite ongoing violence and instability.
On Tuesday, the United Nations reported that UNICEF, its children’s agency, and its partners have distributed more than 242,000 gallons of water since the beginning of March. Additionally, the World Food Programme (WFP) and its partners have given out over…
The UN mission in Haiti has announced it will establish an airbridge to help with the delivery of aid during the current crisis.
On Wednesday, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) announced that the air corridor would facilitate the delivery of aid and guarantee the secure movement of personnel into and out of the nation. On Thursday in New York, UN Spokesperson…
Chaos across Haiti amid high risk of famine
The already precarious economic state is being worsened by the shortage of goods and resources. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the provision of water and essential services is being pushed to its maximum capacity. The Secretary-General of the UN…
Haiti has been greatly impacted by a series of violent activity, with the Security Council expressing disapproval of the attacks carried out by gangs.
Council members urged the armed gangs to “immediately cease their destabilizing actions” and reiterated the call for the “perpetrators of these abhorrent acts to be brought to justice”, according to a statement issued following a closed-door briefing last week by…
VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 3-8, 2024
Please find below an update on immigration news in the United States for this week. If you have any questions, tips, or comments, please reach out to the VOA immigration team at [email protected]. Officials deny allegations of undercover relocations of…
Farmers in Panama are embracing an eco-friendly venture by breeding butterflies.
Several ranchers in Panama are shifting their focus from raising large animals to raising smaller ones – butterflies. This not only benefits the environment, but also proves to be a successful economic choice for some. Oscar Sulbaran shares the details…
UN officials in Haiti are expressing concerns about the urgent need for aid as multiple crises continue to worsen. “We are facing a critical situation in Haiti, with multiple crises which are all impacting the most vulnerable populations,” declared UN officials. They emphasized the urgency of providing aid as the situation continues to deteriorate. Officials from the United Nations in Haiti are warning that time is running out as a series of crises worsen and the need for aid becomes increasingly urgent. The vulnerable populations are being heavily impacted and the officials stressed the urgency of providing assistance as the situation continues to deteriorate.
Ahead of an expected closed-door Security Council meeting, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called for the urgent deployment, with no further delay, of the Council-mandated multinational security support mission in Haiti. The fact is that, given…
The United Nations Secretary-General urges immediate measures to address the ongoing insecurity in Haiti.
The spokesperson for the United Nations, Stéphane Dujarric, informed the press in New York that António Guterres is calling for “immediate action, especially in terms of providing financial assistance for the multinational security mission.” This mission has been approved by…
The secretary-general of the United Nations requests increased assistance for vulnerable islands battling the effects of climate change.
Mr. Guterres visited a project that is helping the Caribbean nation to combat the effects of coastal erosion and rising seas – among the impacts of global warming. He praised the Georgetown Sea Defense project but emphasized the importance of…