Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 37
More young lives lost and devastated in Russia attacks on Ukraine: UNICEF
- UN News
Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight reportedly killed 10 people including three children, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success
- UN News
In the heart of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, a woman with a passion for sweet treats transformed her love for baking into a thriving business.
World Leaders Take a Stand as Outrage Against Israel Increases
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 15 (IPS) - The world is becoming increasingly outraged at Israel for its actions in the ongoing war against Hamas, particularly amid the recent killings of Palestinian journalists and Israel’s announcement of its plan to seize complete military control of the Gaza Strip.
The Hidden Backbone of Maternal Health: Asia’s Midwifery Gap
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 15 (IPS) - Asia-Pacific’s midwives are a healthcare lifeline capable of delivering nearly 90 percent of essential maternal and newborn services. Yet the region grapples with severe shortages, underinvestment, and systemic neglect.
Southern Voices: Grief, Resilience, and Daily Life in Jnoub
- Inter Press Service
JNOUB, Lebanon, August 15 (IPS) - “Special, targeted operations in southern Lebanon,” a phrase that has echoed repeatedly over the past two years in Israeli Defence Force (IDF) statements. But behind these clinical military terms lies a human cost that statistics cannot capture.
Peacebuilding: The Missing Peace in COP30 Climate Ambition
- Inter Press Service
Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns—they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action. From the migration crisis in Venezuela to the deforestation-driven conflicts in the Amazon, to organised crime in Central America, the ripple effects of instability and environmental degradation are felt far beyond national borders. In 2025, nearly 80% of countries experiencing risks to peace remain off-track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing these challenges isn’t just about safeguarding peace, stability and development. It’s also about ensuring sustainable climate action.
‘Life in Gaza’s Shelters Is Marked by Deprivation – but Also by the Endurance of Human Dignity’
- Inter Press Service
CIVICUS speaks with a West Bank-based Palestinian activist about her family members currently enduring the war in Gaza. She has asked to remain anonymous for security reasons.
The Death of EU Values in Gaza
- Inter Press Service
FREIBURG, Germany, August 15 (IPS) - The EU likes to think of itself as a normative power — a community of values, committed to upholding international law, promoting peace, protecting civilians and building a rules-based global order. These are not just lofty ideals; they are enshrined in EU treaties, declarations and Council conclusions.
A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia
- UN News
For many countries in crisis, brain drain can feel like an unbreakable loop. Armed conflict, climate shocks and economic downturn drive out local experts who take with them the know-how that is essential to reversing the crisis.
World News in Brief: Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo
- UN News
The preventable but often deadly waterborne disease – cholera – continues to spread around the world, driven by conflict and poverty, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
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