Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 480
Eastern DRC Under a State of Siege: A Bitter Pill in North Kivu
- Inter Press Service
GOMA, NORTH KIVU, DRCongo, Aug 23 (IPS) - On May 6, 2021, after a decision by President Félix Tshisekedi, a state of siege was established in Ituri and North Kivu, two provinces that are located in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and that are in the grip of endless violence.
Where Did We Go So Wrong in Afghanistan?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (IPS) - President Biden’s decision to finally withdraw US forces from Afghanistan was the correct decision and certainly overdue. However, the lack of preparation to do so orderly and safely was yet another terrible mistake in a string of mistakes that have plagued the US from day one.
Internationally Trained Medical Doctors Sidelined in Canada
- Inter Press Service
Toronto, Canada, Aug 20 (IPS) - Canada is ranked number one out of 78 countries globally, with the highest marks in social purpose indicators, emphasizing human rights, social justice, and racial equity commitment, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report survey.
UN to Survivors, Victims of Terrorism: ‘You are Not Alone’
- UN News
Survivors of terrorism joined UN officials in hosting a virtual high-level event marking the fourth annual International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism on Friday, emphasizing the need for connection, solidarity and continued vigilance against the ever-shifting terrorist threat.
Deadly journeys through Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea threaten 'tragic and fatal consequences'
- UN News
Last year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya refugees journeying through the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a new report on Thursday, highlighting that some two-thirds of those attempting the perilous voyages were women and children – risking even further abuse by smugglers.
Minorities are 'key partners' in saving planet's biodiversity – UN expert
- UN News
The global initiative to save the planet's biodiversity on land and water must not be allowed to threaten the world's most vulnerable people, a top human rights expert said on Thursday.
Afghan Female Journalist: I may not be Alive by the time US can Evacuate Me
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IPS) - Steven Butler describes it as “mass panic.” As the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, CPJ’s Asia program coordinator has been fielding “hundreds and hundreds” of daily pleas from journalists asking for help to flee the country.
Defend trans community rights: Bachelet tells Copenhagen forum
- UN News
Amidst an “alarming rise in hateful discourse” against transgender people globally, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) warned that this community still lacks safeguards against abuse.
As the Taliban Returns, 20 Years of Progress for Women Looks Set to Disappear Overnight
- Inter Press Service
Aug 17 (IPS) - As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman.
Afghanistan is facing a ‘cultural disaster’, says UN rights expert
- UN News
Afghanistan faces a “cultural disaster”, following the fall of Kabul to Taliban forces, a UN Special Rapporteur said on Tuesday, in a statement urging countries to provide urgent assistance to human rights defenders, including those working on women’s and cultural rights, as well as artists, trying to flee the country.
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