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Death of detainee in Lebanon: Bachelet urges investigation into allegations of torture and unlawful
Mr. Dika’s death occurred despite numerous interventions by a variety of UN entities, including the UN Human Rights Office, with the...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 15, 20193 min read


Secretary-General’s remarks during visit with Muslim community in Christchurch
I thank this community very much for their welcome – particularly during this holy month of Ramadan. Every Ramadan I make a visit of...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 15, 20193 min read


UN HOUSE IN MOLDOVA: DIVERSITY IN ACTION
The UN in Moldova is winning the battle against lack of diversity by hiring interns from under-represented minorities and making UN House...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 15, 20196 min read


NATO: First alert start for Hungary leading 50th Baltic Air Policing rotation
A Russian Federation Air Force An-26 viewed from the cockpit of a Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen during visual identification earlier...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20192 min read


Capital markets union: Council adopts updated rules for financial derivative products and clearing
The EU will soon have in place simplified rules for non-financial counterparties, small financial counterparties and pension funds using...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20191 min read


EU adopts measures in support of generic pharmaceuticals producers
Thanks to the exception, EU-based manufacturers of generics and biosimilars will be entitled to manufacture a generic or biosimilar...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20193 min read


UN News coming on Yemen
The Office of the @UN Special Envoy for #Yemen will meet the Yemeni parties in Amman on 14 May to discuss implementation of the economic...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20191 min read


UN News coming on: Syria
Coming up @UN Security Council: Monday, consultations on #Syria (chemical weapons). Tuesday, adaption of the Interim Security Force for...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20191 min read


Wai Wai Nu, Rohingya activist: “I am not free. My community is not free. My country is not fre
Wai Wai Nu had never committed any crime, but at 18, she was told she was going to prison. She had just started law school when the...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20194 min read


Drones take flight to aid humanitarian work in Ethiopia
Training equips government partners with skills to deploy latest technology WFP is conducting hands-on training for government partners...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20193 min read


UN SG: All refugees deserve the chance to live a life of peace and dignity.
In Auckland, @antonioguterres heard directly from families who have been welcomed by New Zealand after fleeing conflict & persecution in...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20191 min read


OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR YEMEN
UN teams continue monitoring redeployments of military forces from Hudaydah ports. Photo credit: UNMHA. 13 May2019 YEMENI PARTIES MEET IN...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 14, 20191 min read


Int’l Criminal Court News:
Prosecutor #Bensouda briefs #ICC Group of Friends @UN hosted by @ArgentinaUN : “As Prosecutor, I took an oath before #StatesParties & the...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20191 min read
Chancellor of University Ghana describes UN President as fantastic role model
By Iddi Yire, GNA She said young girls need to made to appreciate that no position was outside their reach; declaring that “Today’s woman...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20193 min read


Maria Fernando pays historic visit to Cape Coast Castle
By Isaac Arkoh, GNA The visit, drew scores of people from all walks of life trooping to the facility to catch a glimpse of her as she...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20192 min read


Bringing justice to the people: how the UN is helping communities deal with disputes in remote and d
Justice can be hard to come by in countries hit by conflict. To ensure that communities can settle disputes, and see criminals lawfully...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20194 min read


DU RÔLE ET DES RESPONSABILITÉS DES AUTORITÉS LOCALES DE BOSSANGOA SUR LA PROTECTION DES CIVILS
A l’initiative de la sous-préfecture de Bossangoa, 152 maires et chefs de groupes des différentes communes ont pris part, du 18 au 20...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20192 min read


UN condemns deadly attack on Burkina Faso church
OCHA/Otto Bakano A family go in search of water in Burkina Faso where more than 950,000 people are severely food insecure, notably in the...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20192 min read


How UN cultural treasures helped set the stage for Game of Thrones
From King’s Landing to the Iron Bank, so many of the breathtaking backdrops seen on the smash hit Game of Thrones television series are...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20193 min read


COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 Independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on...
IHRC NEWSROOM
May 13, 20191 min read
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