Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 428
Concern for women and children caught up in Ukraine conflict
- UN News
The intensification of the Russian offensive in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on women and children, senior UN officials have reported.
The Anti-Corruption Compass in Mexico
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 2022 (IPS) - For a country like Mexico, which in recent years has made the fight against corruption one of its highest priorities, a story published earlier this year fell like a bucket of cold water.
Syria: Use of chemical weapons ‘blight’ on international community’s conscience
- UN News
Impunity for the use of chemical weapons is “intolerable,” the UN disarmament chief told the Security Council meeting on Syria, held on Monday morning.
UN Human Rights Council pauses session to consider ‘urgent debate’ on Ukraine crisis
- UN News
The scheduled work of the UN Human Rights Council was halted temporarily on Monday as Member States were called to vote on a request from Ukraine to hold an urgent debate on the matter and to condemn Russia’s military operation.
Nearly half a million have fled Ukraine, UN refugee agency reports
- UN News
Fighting in Ukraine has so far pushed roughly a half million people across the country's borders, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reported on Monday.
Gender Lens Crucial to Leaving No-one Behind (Part 2)
- Inter Press Service
Johannesburg, Feb 28 (IPS) - A crucial two-day meeting of Parliamentarians from the Asian, Arab and African regions will put human-rights-based legislative frameworks under the spotlight as the regions work to implement the ICPD Programme of Action.
6 in 7 People Worldwide Experience ‘High Levels of Insecurity’ – Why?
- Inter Press Service
MADRID, Feb 27 (IPS) - Safety and security are at the base of the ‘hierarchy of needs’ pyramid, second in importance only to life’s absolute necessities—air, water, food and shelter, warns a new report.
We must 'learn from history', UN Human Rights Council President says
- UN News
As the conflict in Ukraine deepens and the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva is gearing up to hold its annual month-long session, which begins on Monday.
Drag queen story hour: tales of acceptance and dreams
- UN News
In full costume and make-up, drag queen Madame Bonjour JohnJ, is teaching children that it’s ok to be different, during storytelling sessions in their native Tokyo.
Women building a sustainable future: India’s rural energy pioneers
- UN News
A UN project, in association with one of India’s leading clean energy companies, is training women salt farmers in the Indian state of Gujarat to work in the solar power industry, and build a better life.
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