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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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