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Australia: UN expert urges to strengthen due diligence among businesses and ensure equal protection of those vulnerable to contemporary forms of slavery
CANBERRA – Despite solid legal and institutional frameworks adopted by the Australian Government, a UN expert said today he was concerned by the low rate of prosecution and conviction of acts amounting to contemporary forms of slavery.
Vanuatu: Climate crisis demands urgent mitigation action and finance for community-led action grounded in Indigenous knowledge, says expert
Climate change has radically impacted the basic human rights of ni-Vanuatu people, and the international community must urgently implement its mitigation and finance obligations towards Vanuatu and other most-affected countries that have contributed least to the climate crisis, a UN expert said today.
Empowering women and girls with disabilities: Tackling the unique challenges of intersectional inclusion."
In the heart of Asia and the Pacific, a quiet revolution is taking place. Women with disabilities are stepping into the spotlight, demanding their rights and leading the charge for change.
Podcasts
AWAKE AT NIGHT: Melissa Fleming. Georgette Gagnon | Why I’ll always champion Afghan women (S11-E3)
Melissa Fleming interviews Georgette Gagnon. With her background in human rights law, she was once said to represent the conscience of war. Currently serving as the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, she has been devastated by the sweeping loss of rights for women and girls there.
‘Protecting human rights is key to ending the AIDS pandemic: UN report'
Stigma, discrimination, and punitive laws are hindering progress in global efforts to stamp out HIV and AIDS.Dr. Angeli Achrekar, Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, discusses their latest report.
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UN honours fallen aid workers on World Humanitarian Day
This Tuesday, the UN honoured fallen colleagues and reminded the world that aid workers should never be a target, as 2024 saw a shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed.
Plastic pollution treaty talks adjourn, but countries want to ‘remain at the table’: UNEP chief
The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they agreed to resume discussions at a future date.
Young people take the lead for a more sustainable future
More than half the world’s population is under 30, and young people are leading grassroots efforts on issues from climate action to equality. Marking International Youth Day on Tuesday, the UN is highlighting the power of youth to transform their communities – and the wider world.
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