Month: December 2016
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Rohingya Persecuted in Myanmar: Military violations could be crimes against humanity
The Myanmar security forces are responsible for unlawful killings, multiple rapes and the burning down of houses and entire villages…
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UN condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Strongly condemning the assassination today of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security…
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UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory
The United Nations and the State of Palestine today jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017…
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‘Every migrant is a human being with human rights,’ says UN chief on International Day
Despite appearances and media spin, “migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion,” and as yet…
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Ban calls on donors to support UN emergency fund
During the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund’s (CERF) High-Level pledging conference for 2017, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon requested, an unprecedented $1 billion…
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Five ways technology is shaping the future of human rights
Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp. Young people, activists and protest movements using the internet and mobiles. These are the images that usually…
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New online portal helps World Health Organization track global access to universal health coverage
Marking Universal Health Coverage Day, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new data portal to track…
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António Guterres pledges to work for peace, development and a reformed United Nations
Sworn in as the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres pledged to reposition development at the centre of the Organization’s…
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Conflict threatens decades of progress for children in Middle East, North Africa – UNICEF
Although countries across the Middle East and North Africa have made major strides in protecting children’s rights and wellbeing since…
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First steps toward embracing innovation: Tips for NGOs
Innovation is a word we hear a lot these days. Across the globe, businesses are utilizing new technology, ideas and…
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