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Political prisoners should be among first released in pandemic response, says UN rights chief
on April 3, 2020
The decision by many Governments to release prisoners to slow the transmission of new coronavirus, was welcomed on […]
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More support needed for victims of sexual abuse by UN personnel
on March 13, 2020
Although measures to support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) committed by UN personnel are proving […]
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Sudan Prime Minister survives attempted assassination
on March 9, 2020
Sudan’s Prime Minister survived a reported assassination attempt in the capital Khartoum on Monday, tweeting after the incident that he was […]
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Rights office concerned over death sentences against 35 Yemeni MPs
on March 6, 2020
The UN human rights office is calling on authorities in Yemen to revoke death sentences imposed against 35 parliamentarians allegedly for treason […]
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No country is free from child sexual abuse, exploitation, UN’s top rights forum hears
on March 3, 2020
Child sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and the use of children in prostitution “are a reality in all parts of the world”, the Human […]
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Use of religious beliefs to justify rights violations must be outlawed says UN expert
on March 2, 2020
Laws underpinned by religious conviction that discriminate against women and the LGBT+ community should be repealed, and gender-based […]
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UN Convention that promotes mediation to resolve trade disputes moves closer to entry into force
on February 25, 2020
Singapore and Fiji have become the first countries to ratify a UN treaty that promotes mediation as an alternative and effective […]
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UN chief welcomes South Sudan’s Unity government, lauds parties for ‘significant achievement’
on February 23, 2020
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed on Saturday the establishment of the Transitional Government of National Unity […]
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UN launches new project to address link between terrorism, arms and crime
on February 21, 2020
Cheap and easily accessible small arms are increasingly becoming the “weapon of choice” for many terrorist groups, the UN […]
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Radioactive material ‘a magnet for groups with malicious intent’, warns UN nuclear watchdog chief
on February 10, 2020
Government ministers and other high-level representatives from more than 140 countries, on Monday adopted a new declaration to enhance global nuclear […]