News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 392

  1. 222 million crisis-hit children currently require educational support

    - UN News

    A shocking new UN report released on Tuesday indicates that the number of crisis-impacted school-aged children requiring educational support has grown from an estimated 75 million in 2016, to 222 million today.

  2. Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions

    - UN News

    The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight during several major international summits this year to promote ocean health, including the UN Ocean Conference, which is set to open soon in Lisbon, Portugal.

  3. War in Ukraine Triggers New International Non-Alignment Trend

    - Inter Press Service

    CARACAS, Jun 20 (IPS) - Numerous countries of the developing South are distancing themselves from the contenders in the war in Ukraine, using the debate on the conflict to underscore their independence and pave the way for a kind of new de facto non-alignment with regard to the main axes of world power.

  4. Lebanon: $3.2 billion plan launched to support local families and refugees

    - UN News

    The Lebanese Government, the United Nations and partners on Monday announced a $3.2 billion appeal for the country to address ongoing impacts from the war in neighbouring Syria and the current economic crisis. 

  5. ‘Militarised approach’ to policing peaceful protests, only increases risk of violence: UN human rights expert

    - UN News

    Civic space is shrinking, together with a rise in human rights violations during peaceful protests worldwide, while governments adopt an increasingly militarised approach to policing demonstrations, said an independent UN human rights expert on Monday. 

  6. UN food agency announces further refugee ration cuts, in quest for #ZeroHunger

    - UN News

    The UN World Food Programme, WFP, said on Monday that it will have no choice but to make further food ration cuts soon for refugees.

  7. Amidst escalating needs and soaring hunger, refugees caught in the eye of the perfect storm

    - UN News

    Further food ration cuts are imminent for refugees as humanitarian needs multiply around the world while funding struggles to keep pace, the UN food relief agency warned on Monday, World Refugee Day. 

  8. Guterres visits refugees resettled in NYC, urges world to ‘stand together in solidarity’

    - UN News

    Ahead of World Refugee Day, marked annually on 20 June, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday visited refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan now living, working and adding to the vibrancy of New York City.  

  9. Bringing jobs to Colombia’s conflict-affected communities

    - UN News

    In Colombia, decades of violence and armed conflict created significant obstacles to human development and sustainable peace. To encourage the private sector to move back into hard-hit areas, the UN is financing an innovative project that is supporting local businesses and providing sorely needed job opportunities.

  10. Building peace: Plotting a route towards democracy in The Gambia

    - UN News

    After two decades of dictatorship, The Gambia is on the road towards democracy and respect for human rights, The UN is working closely with the government on this journey, a process that involves facing up to the country’s violent past.

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