25 years on from Rwandan genocide, UN Chief warns of ‘dangerous trends of rising xenophobia, racism and intolerance’
In a message to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, UN chief António Guterres has warned of dangerous trends of rising xenophobia, racism and intolerance in many parts of the world.
‘Health is a right, not a privilege’ says WHO chief on World Health Day
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has marked World Health Day, which falls on Sunday, with a reiteration of the UN’s stance on health: that it is a fundamental human right, not a privilege.
Myanmar military target civilians in deadly helicopter attack, UN rights office issues war crimes warning
On 24 July 2018, a child at home in the Taung Paw Camp in Rakhine State in Myanmar.
Khashoggi Case: A Call to Prevent a Cover-Up
Britain, France, and the United States should issue detailed, public reports on the Saudi trial for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a coalition of seven human rights and press freedom groups said on April 05, 2019 in an open letter. The three countries...
Libya: Threat of Tripoli Fighting Raises Atrocity Concerns
All forces taking part in fighting around Libya’s capital, Tripoli, should take all necessary action to minimize civilian harm and abide by the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said on April 06, 2019. Armed groups loyal to both sides have a record of...
Venezuela: UN Should Lead Full-Scale Emergency Response
The combination of severe medicine and food shortages within Venezuela, together with the spread of disease across the country’s borders, amounts to a complex humanitarian emergency that requires a full-scale response by the United Nations secretary-...
EU: Make China’s Rights Crisis a Summit Priority
European Union leaders should press their Chinese counterparts on the deteriorating human rights situation in the country during the EU-China Summit in Brussels on April 9, 2019, five human rights groups said on April 04, 2019. They should amplify...
‘Counter and reject’ leaders who seek to ‘exploit differences’ between us, urges Guterres at historic mosque in Cairo
Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, expressing his...
New UN data tool shows 'mismatch' between government aid and places modern slavery exists
Delta 8.7, UN Interactive Data Visualization tool. Infographic of modern day slavery.
Jordan: End Child Marriage in Status Talks
Changes in Jordan’s personal status law under discussion in parliament should be expanded to include ending child marriage entirely and providing full equality for women in marriage, divorce, or inheritance, Human Rights Watch said on April 03, 2019....
