Human Rights

Yemen conflict death toll nears 650, with UN rights office spotlighting plight of 3 million disabled

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Two boys sit amid belongings on the roof of a vehicle fleeing Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.

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Riga Declaration reaffirms importance of freedom of expression and press freedom for sustainable development

The Declaration aims to improve the quality of journalism, enhance gender equality in the newsroom and promote safety of journalists, and links this to the United Nations negotiations for a new package of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will...

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BURUNDI: UNICEF calls for protection of children amid protests in the capital

"Children are at risk of bearing the brunt of the confrontations in and around Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi.

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320,000 Children Homeless in Nepal

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Yemen: Saudi-Led Airstrikes Used Cluster Munitions

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Amid reports of new attack on Yarmouk camp, UN agency urges Syria to halt military operations in civilian areas

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Palestinian refugees living in active conflict areas in Syria such as Yarmouk, Khan Eshieh and...

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One week after Nepal earthquake UNICEF warns of disease risk for children

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On 28 April, Akriti Tamang, 8, stands amid the ruins of her home, in Sangachowk Village in Sindhupalchowk District, one of the areas...

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South Korea: Amend Sex Education Guidelines

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Representatives of the KTU’s (Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union) Seoul branch protest a...

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On World Press Freedom Day, UN says free expression vital for global sustainability

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Thailand: Mass Graves of Rohingya Found in Trafficking Camp

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Rescue workers transport one of the bodies found at an abandoned camp in Thailand's...

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