‘Grave concern’ after dozens of women arrested in Afghanistan for dress violations
[ad_1] The women allegedly violated decrees which include a requirement to wear a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on…
Security Council weighs future of UN war crimes mechanism as closure nears
[ad_1] The discussion focused on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, established by the Council in 2010 to carry…
Women and girls caught up in Yemen’s ‘forgotten crisis’ bear the heaviest toll as funding falls
[ad_1] The UN agency supporting women and girls in the field (UNFPA) is working across the country to meet urgent reproductive needs. It warns…
More strikes impact Lebanon hospitals as humanitarian situation deteriorates
[ad_1] A reported strike near Hiram Hospital in the region around Tyre injured 10 staff members and caused structural damage – the fifth…
UN ‘encouraged’ by talk of possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
[ad_1] During his regular media briefing from Headquarters, Stéphane Dujarric was asked about an announcement by Pakistan’s Prime…
World News in Brief: State-supported safe houses in Haiti, EU pact strengthens refugee protection, demand for ‘critical minerals’ intensifies
[ad_1] According to gender equality agency, UN Women, the new haven announced on Friday will provide survivors with protection, psychosocial…
‘Perilous moment’ threatens to reverse years of gains in HIV/AIDS response
[ad_1] “There’s no question that this is the most serious disruption in the HIV response since the world came together to fight this disease,”…
Monica Juma: Steering global cooperation at a time of converging threats
[ad_1] The new head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says global cooperation is essential and already adapting as criminal…
World News in Brief: Reduced violence in Lebanon, shortages in Gaza, rising debt impacts development funding
[ad_1] The development comes in the wake of the agreement between the United States and Iran, announced on Sunday, after more than three…
UN urges adherence to mine ban treaty
[ad_1] At least 58 States and territories remain contaminated with these weapons, which are designed to detonate when a person comes into…