Global IssuesNews headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 306
How the US is Obstructing Security Council Resolutions on Palestine
- Inter Press Service
MONTREAL/VICTORIA, Canada, May 26 (IPS) - Over the past 75 years, there have been many UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions acknowledging Israel’s violations of international law, including a Resolution under Chapter VI of the UN Charter, that could have addressed, if implemented, the plight of the Palestinians.
India’s Second COVID-19 Wave Shatters Livelihood Hopes of Poor Migrant Labourers
- Inter Press Service
NEW DEHLI, May 25 (IPS) - Last month, in the midst of New Dehli’s coronavirus lockdown, 37- year-old labourer Prakash Kumar wanted to return to his rural home in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. But instead of travelling the usual few hours by bus, Kumar had to journey for three days.
Belarus: UN human rights office calls for ‘immediate release’ of Roman Protasevich
- UN News
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of an opposition journalist in Belarus, calling it an “astonishing episode” that heralds a new phase in the campaign of repression against journalists and civil society there.
Africa essential for sustainable development, poverty reduction and peace
- UN News
Africa’s rich, diverse cultural and natural heritage, is important for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and “building and maintaining peace”, the UN chief said on Tuesday, marking the international day celebrating the continent.
Not Without My Hijab: Why Representation in Sports Matter
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, India, May 25 (IPS) - In 2016, when Bosnian-American professional basketball player, Indira Kaljo got in touch with Asma Elbadawi because she had been forced to give up playing basketball after she started wearing the hijab, they decided to take it up with the International Federation of Basketball (FIBA), the sports governing body to change its rules on headgear.
Developing Countries Desperately Need COVID-19 Financing
- Inter Press Service
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (IPS) - Failure to sufficiently accelerate comprehensive efforts to contain COVID-19 contagion has greatly worsened the catastrophe in developing countries. Grossly inadequate financing of relief, recovery and reform efforts has also further set back progress, including sustainable development.
UN chief appeals for dialogue in Samoa amid prime ministerial stand-off
- UN News
The UN has called for dialogue in Samoa, where the first woman elected as Prime Minister was locked out of Parliament on Monday amid a bitter power struggle with the country’s long-standing leader.
Guterres deeply concerned over ‘forced landing’ and arrest of Belarus opposition journalist, as condemnation grows
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General said on Monday he was “deeply concerned” over the apparent forced landing of a commercial passenger jet over Belarus, and the subsequent detention of a prominent dissident and journalist by authorities there.
Military Gender Advocate of the Year highlights ‘crucial gender dimensions’ in Darfur
- UN News
The UN chief on Monday, commended an award-winning Kenyan peacekeeper for her gender-mainstreaming work while serving in the restive Darfur region of Sudan.
Why Our Best Defence Against Future Pandemics is Data
- Inter Press Service
EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 24 (IPS) - Although the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to discover its origins has proven inconclusivethe Covid-19 pandemic has nonetheless clearly highlighted the need for better care, attention, and investment in animal health systems.
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