EU countries to take up more refugees under new resettlement programme
The programme is to resettle in the EU people who have been granted refugee status in third countries (for example, Libyan refugees in Tunisia). As the host countries are often developing ones, with limited resources, they cannot integrate and protect...
On International Day, UN warns about link between racism and conflict
Racial or ethnic discrimination has been used to instill fear or hatred of others, often leading to conflict and war, as...
Ban underlines rights of persons with Down syndrome
World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March
French Jews, Muslims Struggle to Understand Toulouse Shootings
As French police surround a suspect in a string of shootings in southern France, Jews and Muslims are grappling with the horrific events that have touched their communities.
UN refugee agency steps up assistance to thousands uprooted by Mali conflict
Tuareg rebels near the Sahara desert. Photo: IRIN/Phuong Tran
U.S. claims to have UN support for independent probe on Sri Lankan war crimes
The United States has said it gained United Nations' support to push Sri Lanka to allow an independent probe into government atrocities carried out in country's 26-year civil war against the Tamil Tigers in 2009.
Tibetans Demand UN Action on Human Rights
Three Tibetan independence activists are nearly one month into a hunger strike outside of the United Nations in New York.
HRW Calls on Russia to Stop Interfering in Peaceful Protests
An international human rights group has called on Russian authorities to protect the right to peaceful assembly, criticizing Moscow for detaining peaceful protesters and not holding accountable those responsible for any violations.
Syrian Children Find Shelter in Turkey Camp
Syrians of all ages are trying to flee their country to escape the violence there.
Nepal to stage Asia's first gay sports tournament
Nepal is planning to stage Asia's first ever multi-sport games for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
