Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 505
COVID-19 Vaccination: The Barriers to Achieving Global Herd Immunity
- Inter Press Service
NEW JERSEY, USA, May 17 (IPS) - The global community is conducting a rapid vaccination program against the SARS.Cov-2 virus, using several vaccines, authorised for emergency use. To date, the percentages of adults vaccinated vary between less than 2% to over 90% in different countries.
The Devastating Gun Battle in Gaza is Being Fought in an Uneven Killing Field
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (IPS) - In most civil wars and military conflicts across the politically-volatile Middle East, including in Syria, Yemen and Palestine, the ongoing battles are being fought not on a level playing field but on an uneven killing field.
UN Human Rights chief appeals for de-escalation in Israel-Palestine crisis
- UN News
Amid increasing bloodshed and volatility in Gaza and Israel, UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet on Saturday appealed for a de-escalation in tensions and urged all sides to respect international law.
Tanzania helpline calls time on child marriage and abuse
- UN News
Child marriage continues to affect many young girls across Tanzania, in East Africa, but now a series of interventions supported by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) are allowing children to get the support they need to avoid unwanted and potentially damaging relationships.
‘Stand up against hate’ towards LGBTI people, UN human rights chief urges
- UN News
Humiliation and intolerance remain “a stark reality” for many gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people around the world, the UN human rights chief has said, in her message for the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Rights experts call for probe into violent crackdown on Colombia protests
- UN News
Independent human rights experts appointed by the UN and the Organization of American States (OAS) have called for the Colombian Government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the violent crackdown on recent peaceful protests in the country.
Where are the Women? How Pandemic Decisions are Ingraining Global Gender Bias
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (IPS) - There are teams of experts around the world right now tackling the coronavirus pandemic, providing pathways to put an end to this deadly global scourge and charting the course for recovery.
US Casts 45 Vetoes and CountingWhile Protecting a Client State
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (IPS) - The UN Security Council (UNSC), the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians.
Will the UN hold Myanmars Military Accountable for Its Crimes against Children?
- Inter Press Service
SEOUL, May 13 (IPS) - In one particularly bloody day in March, Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least ten children, some as young as 6, in violent crackdowns against peaceful protests. Since the military seized control over the country three months ago, more than 50 children have been killed, countless others injured, and more than 900 children and young people arbitrarily detained across the country.
Reimagining Education with Imagination
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, May 12 (IPS) - To achieve SDG4 on quality inclusive education, we must prioritize mental health. The month of May marks mental health awareness month or mental health awareness week in several countries around the world. Many people will be reading posts and blogs about the importance of getting more sunshine and exercise to avoid the blues, about ways to deal with the stress of the pandemic, about dealing with everyday challenges that disrupt our striving for happiness.
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