UN: World Leaders Should Spotlight Global Crises An Urgent Call to Action Human Rights Watch has called upon world leaders attending the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly to prioritize and address the global human rights crises that persist around the world. With over 140 leaders expected to […]
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Impending Human Rights Crisis: Evaluating the UN’s Priorities in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: UN Assessment Should Prioritize Rights July 26, 2023 | 1:00AM EDT Summary: Human Rights Watch has called for a United Nations Security Council-mandated independent assessment of the crisis in Afghanistan to prioritize human rights, particularly those of women and girls. The assessment, due by November 17, 2023, is meant […]
UN Launches Ambitious Operation to Secure Abandoned FSO SAFER in Red Sea
UN Operation Commences to Secure Abandoned FSO SAFER in the Red Sea A Critical Salvage Operation The United Nations-coordinated operation to remove over a million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO SAFER supertanker in the Red Sea has finally begun, marking a significant step towards averting a potential humanitarian, […]
The Urgent Role of the UN Human Rights Council in Addressing Tunisia’s Escalating Human Rights Crisis
The UN Human Rights Council Should Address the Rapidly Growing Human Rights Crisis in Tunisia June 27, 2023 By As the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council is underway, four human rights organizations have called for urgent action to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Tunisia. In […]
The Omission and Inclusion Conundrum: UN Chief’s Controversial ‘List of Shame’
UN Chief’s ‘List of Shame’ Adds Russia, Omits Israel: Mixed Message Sent About Abuses Against Children in Armed Conflict The UN’s Accountability Dilemma The recent addition of Russia to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s annual “list of shame” for grave violations against children in armed conflict has sparked controversy. […]
Creating a Body on Missing Syrians: UN’s Imperative Task for Accountability
UN: Create Body on Missing Syrians Groups Urge UN General Assembly to Establish New Unit June 23, 2023 – United Nations member countries are being urged to vote in favor of establishing a new humanitarian body that will focus on providing answers to the long-missing loved ones of Syrians. Human […]
COVID-19 Crisis Tests the Resilience of UN Public Service Day
UN Public Service Day: Highlighting the Need for Universal Quality Public Services June 23, 2023 Today marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Public Service Day, an occasion that recognizes the invaluable role of the public sector and public services in global development. However, as we reflect on two […]
The UN’s Call for Reform: Peru’s Violation of Girl’s Human Rights Sparks Urgency for Abortion Reform
UN Committee Finds Peru Violated Girl’s Human Rights, Urges Abortion Reform Introduction In a landmark decision, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has found Peru responsible for violating the human rights of a young Indigenous girl, known as Camila, who was denied an abortion after becoming […]
Improving the UN’s Monitoring and Evaluation of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces
Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces: Enhancing UN Screening and Addressing Human Rights Concerns Introduction The United Nations (UN) has long relied on contributions from its member states to form its peacekeeping forces, which aim to promote peace and security worldwide. Bangladesh has been a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with more […]
The Devastating Consequences of UN’s Food Ration Cuts on Rohingyas in Bangladesh Camps
UN Cuts Food Rations for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camps Overview of the Situation The United Nations World Food Programme has reduced food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12 per month to just $8 a month. This move, which is adding to the already harsh conditions in which […]