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Turkey: EI condemns horrific attack on peace and democracy
The Ankara bombings are believed to have killed more than 100.
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Syria: UN human rights advisers alarmed at rise of incitement to religious violence
Jennifer Welsh, Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect and Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide.
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Refugees themselves, Iraqis volunteer to help others reach safety in Germany
Syrian volunteer Hamad laughs as he doles out hot tea for refugees trying to stave off dropping temperatures in Austria.
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UNHCR head thanks Greece, frontline islands, for improved response to continuing arrivals
UN High Commissioner for refugees António Guterres sits among two young boys from Syria who are playing with a Playstation in the Moria Identification Centre, Lesbos.
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Concerns about clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli settlers and army
During his fact-finding visit to the Palestinian Territories from 6 to 7 October, Jordi Xuclà (Spain, ALDE), rapporteur on the “Evaluation of the Partnership for Democracy with the Palestinian National Council” expressed concern about clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli settlers and army, further to the events in and around the Al Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem and praised President Abbas for his firm stand against the escalation of violence. He also welcomed the excellent participation of the Palestinian partner for democracy delegation in the work of the Assembly.
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For Urgent Attention of Congressmen, Senators, and Other Members of the U.S. Government
Key responsible Congressmen and Senators (and there are some), and other U.S. government representatives must meet at once, to issue Findings of Fact and Statements of Commitment roughly as follows, for immediate enactment into law, and into immediate effect.
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Everyone is entitled to a life of dignity, Ban says on World Mental Health Day
Everyone has the right to respect and dignity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has declared in his message on World Mental Health Day, highlighting that people who have mental health and psychosocial disabilities deserve to live with the dignity that is integral to a healthy and fulfilling life.
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Civilians killed by air strikes at Yemeni wedding party ‘deeply disturbing,’ says UN humanitarian chief
Homes in Yemen destroyed by coalition airstrikes.
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UN commends Tunisian Dialogue Quartet on Nobel Peace Prize win
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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Brazil and UNHCR strengthen partnership to help refugees fleeing the Syria conflict
Volker Türk, UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection and H.E. Ambassador Regina Maria Cordeiro Dunlop, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the UN and Mr Beto Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos, National Secretary of Justice, President of the Brazilian National Committee for Refugees at the signing of the special visa programme for people affected by the Syria crisis.
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Human Rights
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
The Peace Bell Resonates at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020