The United Nations’ human rights office expresses worry before Pakistan’s upcoming elections.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned any and all acts of violence targeting political parties and candidates in the days leading up to Thursday’s election. Liz Throssell, a representative, stated that there have…
The United Nations Security Council convenes to discuss the recent US attacks in Iraq and Syria.
The United Nations’ head of Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, informed ambassadors initially, cautioning about the increased severity of attacks in the Middle East and the potential for miscalculations. She stated that the diplomatic community is well aware of the escalating…
Guterres has chosen a panel of experts to conduct an impartial review of UNRWA.
The Review Group, selected with input from UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, will assess if the agency is taking all necessary measures to maintain impartiality and address any accusations of major violations that may arise. The organization will be headed by…
The delivery of humanitarian aid to the northern region of Gaza has been hindered due to increasing tensions in the surrounding areas.
Tom White, the Director of Affairs for UNWRA, stated that an Israeli naval attack targeted a food convoy this morning in northern Gaza. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The post on X (formerly known as Twitter) was accompanied by…
The UN peacekeeping troops have increased their surveillance missions following a violent weekend in the Abyei region.
Armed attackers launched a violent assault on innocent people in the villages of Malual Aleu, Banton, Awolnhom, Abathok, Majbong, Awal, and east of Rumamier. They utilized rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, allegedly due to a disagreement over land. According to reports,…
The United States is obligated to protect the freedom of speech for judges regarding issues of race and gender discrimination, according to an expert on human rights.
Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s…
The crisis-stricken country of Sudan is seeing glimmers of hope thanks to the efforts of youth-led “emergency rooms.”
Emergency response centers are implementing new strategies to quickly aid the millions of people affected by the conflict in Sudan. A group of medical professionals, engineers, and emergency specialists who are volunteering their services are working to meet the needs…
The city of Rafah in Gaza is described as a “pressure cooker of despair.” The United States ambassador to the United Nations emphasizes the crucial importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
The speaker emphasized the need for a thorough and timely investigation by the United Nations and an impartial external evaluation by a non-UN organization regarding UNRWA. The allegations of UN employees’ involvement in the 7 October terror attacks by Hamas…
The World Food Programme is urgently requesting access to provide aid in Sudan, as there are reports of people suffering from starvation.
The World Food Programme reported the circumstances as critical, emphasizing that nearly 18 million individuals throughout the nation are currently experiencing severe food insecurity. Approximately five million people are currently facing extreme levels of hunger caused by ongoing conflict in…
The Taliban’s enforcement of strict dress codes for women in Afghanistan must be brought to an end.
Since the beginning of January, there has been a rise in reported incidents that are allegedly connected to women not adhering to the Taliban’s strict dress code. The experts chosen by the Human Rights Council urged the de facto authorities…