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The United Nations Office for Human Rights denounces the suppression of environmental activists in Vietnam.

Hoang Thi Minh Hong, a renowned environmental advocate and ex-employee of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), was given a three-year prison sentence and a $4,100 fine on Thursday for her involvement in tax evasion. She was only on…

The situation in Karabakh continues to worsen, with thousands of people seeking refuge in Armenia according to reports from UN agencies.

Over 65,000 individuals have registered at centers operated by the Government, resulting in long queues. On Friday, Filippo Grandi, the head of UNHCR, announced on Twitter that over 100,000 refugees have reached Armenia from Karabakh. Anxiety and fear Kavita Belani,…

According to Guterres, the floods in Pakistan are a crucial indicator of the fairness of climate policies.

Additionally, they emphasized the importance of reducing carbon emissions and strengthening early warning systems to protect countries around the globe that are becoming more susceptible to severe weather events. Addressing the United Nations at its headquarters in New York, Secretary-General…

“Greening tourism in Malaysia” is the topic of discussion in the field.

The Coral Reef Image Bank, taken by Yen-Yi Lee. Tourism is a significant contributor to Malaysia’s economy, bringing in a total of $18 billion in revenue in 2019. Following a 72% decrease in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

The DPRK urges the UN to reform the “irrational structure” of the Security Council, which they view as being dominated by Western powers.

Kim Song, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of DPRK to the UN, stated that the United Nations must increase and reinforce the representation of developing countries, which make up the majority of the organization. The top priority in UN activities is…

Experts on human rights are cautioning against the enforced separation of Uyghur children in China.

According to a statement, instruction at these schools is primarily conducted in Mandarin and does not involve the use of Uyghur. The children being separated from their families could result in them being forced to assimilate into the dominant Mandarin…