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Calls for more Israeli steps to lift Gaza blockade
Calls for more Israeli steps to lift Gaza blockade
July 30, 2011
The Israeli Government needs to take more steps to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip, particularly to allow the free import of construction materials into the area, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
Suppression of women’s rights....
Suppression of women’s rights....
July 30, 2011
The United Nations committee tasked with ensuring compliance with the global treaty to end discrimination against women today noted that there has been progress towards improving the lot of women in some countries, but discriminatory practices continued to limit their human rights.
Airsticke Mistakenly Kills 11 in Yemen
Airsticke Mistakenly Kills 11 in Yemen
July 30, 2011
At least 10 pro-government tribesmen and a Yemeni officer have been killed after Yemeni warplanes “mistakenly” targeted their convoy in southern Yemen, says a Yemeni security official.
UN warns Bahrain government over crackdown
UN warns Bahrain government over crackdown
June 11, 2011
ILNA: The United Nations has warned Bahrain that its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters might be breaking international law.
EGYPT: Jury out on promise to open Rafah
EGYPT: Jury out on promise to open Rafah
May 21, 2011
Egypt’s new leadership has promised to open the Rafah crossing into Gaza permanently after more than five years of partial and occasionally full closure, but observers wonder how far this will go to ease the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).
HIV/AIDS: Five countries to watch in 2011
HIV/AIDS: Five countries to watch in 2011
January 29, 2011
Things are generally more positive on the global HIV front: the number of new infections is down, treatment figures are up and headway is being made in the fight to end discrimination against people living with HIV.
UN condemns attacks on regligious minorities
UN condemns attacks on regligious minorities
January 08, 2011
The top United Nations human rights official today condemned the recent attacks on religious groups in various countries, and urged States to show determination to combat such violence and to scrap discriminatory laws and practices affecting religious minorities.
SGl Appoints His Special Representative in Burundi
SGl Appoints His Special Representative in Burundi
January 01, 2011
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Karin Landgren ( Sweden) as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB). The Secretary-General is grateful to Charles Petrie for his service to the Organization, and for his commitment in leading the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) at a critical period as Executive Representative.
NGOs to-do list for incoming UN relief coordinator
NGOs to-do list for incoming UN relief coordinator
July 20, 2010
IRIN consulted the heads of some of the largest NGO networks on what they thought should be the top priorities of the incoming UN Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) and Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, who is expected to take up her role within two or three months.
UNHRC issues resolution condemning Israel
UNHRC issues resolution condemning Israel
June 12, 2010
Vienna, June 3, IRNA – Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council in its emergency Wednesday evening session issued a majority vote resolution condemning seriously Zionist for its attack against humanitarian peace Flotilla.