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UN report finds ‘limited progress’ on human rights protections for Iraqis
- UN News
A UN report issued on Thursday, describes “limited progress” towards justice for human rights violations and abuses committed against dissenters exercising their right to free speech in Iraq.
Interview: ‘Any way you look at it, wars are evil’, UN Ukraine Crisis chief
- UN News
Amin Awad was appointed the UN Crisis Coordinator in Ukraine by Secretary-General António Guterres in February, following the Russian attack on the country. Marking 100 days since the 24 February Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN News spoke exclusively and in-depth to Mr. Awad, who explained what the UN is doing to try to end the conflict, and provide support and protection to millions of Ukrainian civilians caught in the crossfire, especially in light of the bitterly cold winter, which lies just a few months ahead.
World Environment Day: Burden of Environmental Decline Falls Heavily on Poor and Vulnerable
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Jun 02 (IPS) - Barnabas Kamau’s home sits on a wetland in Rumuruti Laikipia County in the Rift Valley region - considered Kenya’s breadbasket. He settled in the area 15 years ago, attracted by the wetlands’ fertile grounds as they provide favourable farming and livestock activities conditions.
Security Council debates tightening laws to deter crimes against humanity
- UN News
Strengthening accountability and justice for serious violations of international law, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, was the focus of debate in the UN Security Council on Thursday.
Africa: Dramatic drop forecast in COVID deaths, but no time to ‘sit back and relax’
- UN News
COVID-19 deaths in Africa are forecast to decrease by 94 per cent this year compared to last year the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Complex Emergencies: In Kenyas Arid North, Locals Face Impact of Climate Change, Hunger and Poverty
- Inter Press Service
MARSABIT, KENYA, Jun 02 (IPS) - Darkuale Parsanti and his wife Mary Rampe are counting their losses: One by one, they have seen their livestock wiped out.
The Richest 1% Pollutes More than the Poorest 50%
- Inter Press Service
MADRID, Jun 02 (IPS) - As an introduction to this year’s World Environment Day on 5 June, this report deals with how the excesses of the world’s population, mostly in the wealthiest countries, are causing so much harm to Planet Earth.
Top UN Envoy hails two-month renewal of Yemen truce
- UN News
A truce between the Government in Yemen and Houthi rebels has been renewed for an additional two months, UN Special Envoy for the country Hans Grundberg announced on Thursday.
Climate Change in South East Asia: Where are we and What are we Bound for?
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 02 (IPS) - It is increasingly clear that human health and wellbeing are being threatened everywhere because of global warming and environmental damage. Extreme weather events, sea level rise, increasing scarcity of freshwater, drought and high temperatures, combined with loss of biodiversity and other aspects of ecological degradation such as soil erosion and coral bleaching are all features of anthropogenic self-harm and an increasingly inhospitable planet for human society.
Transforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 02 (IPS) - A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species' survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people increasingly advocating for a rapid shift from an energy system dependent on fossil fuels, questions on how to make this transition arise - one that is just and equitable, especially in the developing world.
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