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Children bearing brunt of escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians: UNICEF
- UN News
More than 40 children have been killed in the current crisis in the Middle East, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Saturday.
UN Human Rights chief appeals for de-escalation in Israel-Palestine crisis
- UN News
Amid increasing bloodshed and volatility in Gaza and Israel, UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet on Saturday appealed for a de-escalation in tensions and urged all sides to respect international law.
South America’s Gas Dreams
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, May 14 (IPS) - The gas producing countries of South America are debating how to make better use of the resource and how to integrate the sector, amid geographical and infrastructural barriers.
Tanzania helpline calls time on child marriage and abuse
- UN News
Child marriage continues to affect many young girls across Tanzania, in East Africa, but now a series of interventions supported by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) are allowing children to get the support they need to avoid unwanted and potentially damaging relationships.
‘Stand up against hate’ towards LGBTI people, UN human rights chief urges
- UN News
Humiliation and intolerance remain “a stark reality” for many gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people around the world, the UN human rights chief has said, in her message for the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
COVID-19: Wealthy nations urged to delay youth vaccines, donate to solidarity scheme
- UN News
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday appealed for wealthier countries to delay vaccinating younger people against COVID-19 and instead donate doses to the COVAX global vaccine solidarity initiative.
Civilian casualties climb, as UN chief calls on all parties to 'immediately cease' fighting in Gaza and Israel
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Friday issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved in this week's escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian enclave of Gaza, and Israel, to "immediately cease the fighting", or risk creating an "uncontainable security and humanitarian crisis".
Rights experts call for probe into violent crackdown on Colombia protests
- UN News
Independent human rights experts appointed by the UN and the Organization of American States (OAS) have called for the Colombian Government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the violent crackdown on recent peaceful protests in the country.
Where are the Women? How Pandemic Decisions are Ingraining Global Gender Bias
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (IPS) - There are teams of experts around the world right now tackling the coronavirus pandemic, providing pathways to put an end to this deadly global scourge and charting the course for recovery.
US Casts 45 Vetoes and CountingWhile Protecting a Client State
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (IPS) - The UN Security Council (UNSC), the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians.
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