Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 383
UN condemns election-related violence across Papua New Guinea Highlands
- UN News
The UN on Thursday “unequivocally” condemned the recent escalation of violence across the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) which has erupted during the ongoing two week period of staggered voting for national elections.
Respect for fundamental rights key to peaceful elections in Kenya: UN experts
- UN News
Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday called on authorities and political candidates standing in next month’s general election to foster an enabling civic space to ensure the vote goes ahead peacefully, and prevent violence.
UN rights chief calls for ‘political responsibility’ to address Peru’s challenges
- UN News
The role of electoral authorities is fundamental to protect democratic space in Peru, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said in the capital, Lima, on Wednesday, concluding a two-day mission to the country.
Sri Lanka economic crisis requires ‘immediate global attention’: Rights experts
- UN News
Greater support must be given to Sri Lanka as the country faces economic crisis and political turmoil, a group of UN human rights experts said on Wednesday in an appeal to the international community.
Afghanistan: Report highlights multiple human rights violations and abuses under Taliban
- UN News
A new report from the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released on Wednesday, confirms the erosion of basic human rights across the country since the Taliban takeover in August last year, pointing out they bear responsibility for extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and violations of fundamental freedoms.
WHO calls for action to provide migrant and refugee healthcare
- UN News
Millions of refugees and migrants face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, which could jeopardize reaching the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for these populations.
The Vision of a World Divided into two Blocs: China & Russia vs Europe & the United States
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Jul 20 (IPS) - For years, Russia's relations with the European Union and the United States have been one of the main areas of conflict in the media. Washington and Brussels accuse Moscow of manipulation and disinformation and, after the invasion of Ukraine, decided to close their media outlets to Russian companies.
Unprecedented Threats Against 'Right to Protest' on the Rise World-wide
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 (IPS) - The French writer and philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778), once famously remarked: "I disagree with what you have to say, but I will defend unto death, your right to utter them.”
U.S.-Latin America Immigration Agreement Raises more Questions than Answers
- Inter Press Service
SAN SALVADOR, Jul 19 (IPS) - The immigration agreement reached in Los Angeles, California at the end of the Summit of the Americas, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, raises more questions than answers and the likelihood that once again there will be more noise than actual benefits for migrants, especially Central Americans.
Cost of living crisis hits poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD
- UN News
Billions of people are facing the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation due to rising food and energy prices amid rapid inflation and increasing debt, leaving the most vulnerable consumers in a dire situation, said the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD on Tuesday.
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