Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 462
First Person: Telling the tragic story of mercury poisoning in Japan
- UN News
Masami Ogata is a survivor of Minamata Disease, a debilitating illness caused by industrial mercury poisoning, which originated in the Japanese town of the same name in the 1950s. As a UN conference on preventing future poisoning outbreaks gets underway, we hear Mr. Ogata’s story.
Ahead of Sudan protests, UN chief asks military to ‘show restraint’
- UN News
With mass civil protests against this week’s military coup planned for Saturday in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General has a simple message: “I urge the military to show restraint, and not to create any more victims.”
From Taliban to Taliban: Cycle of Hope, Despair on Womens Rights
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Oct 29 (IPS) - Secondary schools have reopened for boys but remain closed to the vast majority of girls. Women are banned from most employment; the Taliban government added insult to injury by saying women in their employ could keep their jobs only if they were in a role a man cannot fill—such as being an attendant in a women’s toilet. Women are mostly out of university, and due to new restrictions it is unclear when and how they can return. Many female teachers have been dismissed.
Millions missing out on remote learning during emergencies: UNICEF
- UN News
At least 200 million boys and girls, live in 31 countries which do not have the resources to deal with remote learning during any future emergency school closures, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said in a study released on Thursday.
UN expert criticises boycott of Durban Process against racism, calls for action
- UN News
An independent UN expert on Thursday, strongly criticized countries which continue to boycott the 20-year-old Durban Declaration against racism, and called on them to recommit to combatting discrimination and intolerance, in line with the landmark conference which took place in the South African city, in 2001.
UN commits to long-term support for Afghan mothers and newborns: Najaba’s story
- UN News
The delivery of reproductive health services, including safe childbirth, has been seriously impacted in Afghanistan, due to the turmoil surrounding the Taliban takeover of the country. Najaba, 36, has experienced firsthand how the dangers of pregnancy, collided with rising insecurity, according to the UN reproductive and maternal health agency, UNFPA, which continues to provide lifesaving services on the ground.
Climate Crisis Fuels Exodus to Mexico, Both Waystation and Destination
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, Oct 27 2021 (IPS) - In September, 31-year-old Yesenia decided to leave her home on the outskirts of the northern Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, driven out by violence and the lack of water.
Victims of human trafficking being ‘punished and stigmatized’
- UN News
Victims of trafficking by terrorist groups are too often being punished instead of protected, a human rights expert warned the General Assembly this Wednesday.
Latin America and Caribbean sees COVID-19 progress, but must remain vigilant
- UN News
More than half the population of Latin America and the Caribbean has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, a senior official with the regional arm of UN health agency WHO said on Wednesday.
Illegal Immigration: A 21st Century Crisis
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, USA, Oct 27 (IPS) - Illegal immigration is a 21st century crisis that will only worsen with the consequences of climate change.
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