UN experts issue warning of ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia.
According to the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, it is crucial for impartial investigators to continue examining the severe human rights crisis in the country. Mohamed Chande Othman, the Commission’s Chairperson, expressed serious concerns regarding the situation…
Impending food crisis for families from South Sudan escaping conflict.
Around 300,000 individuals have migrated to South Sudan since the start of the conflict in mid-April, with the majority of them being individuals returning to their homeland. Out of the total, 20% of children are suffering from malnutrition and 90%…
The Security Council has approved a momentous support mission in Haiti.
The Haitian Government and civil society representatives have requested the mission after months of turmoil and deteriorating circumstances that have been impacting civilians. This year has seen over 3,000 reported homicides and more than 1,500 cases of kidnapping for ransom….
Interview: Examining How a New Mission Could Help Haiti, a Country Affected by Gang Violence
This week, the Security Council will review a proposed resolution regarding a fresh multinational mission not under the jurisdiction of the UN, but permitted to use force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. “This is not a typical or…
The expert on human rights cautions that arbitrary detention remains prevalent in Mexico.
After a 12-day visit, the UN expert group stated that notable progress has been made in implementing reforms in the country. These include transitioning to an accusatory criminal procedure, following international human rights laws, establishing a National Registry of Detentions,…
The United Nations mission in Karabakh has been informed that a sudden exodus has resulted in as few as 50 ethnic Armenians remaining in the area.
Following a mission led by the UN’s Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan on Sunday, a statement was released. The mission included other high-ranking agency officials who observed and confirmed that there were no visible damages to public buildings in the city…
Costa Rica created the first anti-hate strategy in Latin America.
She stated that in Costa Rican society, we are not taught about the presence of indigenous people in our country. This perpetuates discrimination and ignores the existence of these groups. UN Costa Rica Faustina Torres is a member of the…
Tackling fake news in Kenya: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Stephen Jackson, the United Nations’ representative in Kenya, looks back on the 2022 elections. The successful collaboration between the government and private sector was key in combating false information. Hatred is not innate. It is learned and then perpetuated. In…
Teams from the United Nations are providing assistance to those who have suffered burn injuries during the ongoing crisis in Karabakh.
Over 170 individuals lost their lives and over 200 sustained injuries, with severe burns and critical conditions, in a blast at a densely populated fuel storage area on the path used by those entering Armenia on Monday. ‘Heart-breaking’ scenes Robb…
An individual’s journey from being an Afghan refugee to becoming an aid worker in Ukraine.
After experiencing war in Afghanistan, Ali understood the extensive impact that widespread military operations have on innocent civilians. After the Ukraine war began, Ali and his wife, who run a small clothing store in Odessa, started providing aid and donating…