Politics

‘No preconditions’ accepted from Syrian parties, UN envoy says ahead of Geneva talks

27 November 2017
Ahead of fresh intra-Syrian talks on Tuesday in Geneva, the United Nations mediator said Monday that the crisis now has the potential to move towards “a genuine political process.”

Antalya: Solutions to today’s development challenges exist in the Global South, stresses UN official

27 November 2017

Cambodia: Hun Sen Seeks to Shut Major Rights Group

November 27, 2017

Women’s Rights Movements: Strong but Embattled

November 26, 2017

War is Driving Girls Out of School

November 27, 2017

Egypt: Sinai Attack Inflicts Horrendous Civilian Toll

November 24, 2017
(New York) – The horrific attack by armed militants on a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai region during Friday prayers is a grim reminder of the dangers facing Sinai residents today, Human Rights Watch said.

No man will reach full potential unless women reach theirs, UN says on Day of Eliminating Violence

25 November 2017

'Long walk to freedom' unfinished for women, girls – Deputy Secretary-General says in Mandela lecture

25 November 2017
Reflecting on the legacy of Nelson Mandela, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed called for investment in women and girls, decrying gender inequality as perhaps the most pervasive disparity around the world.

UN expo to highlight vital role of South-South cooperation in achieving Global Goals

24 November 2017

UN forum explores ongoing discrimination faced by people of African descent

24 November 2017
Participants from Europe, Central Asia and North America gathered this week at a United Nations forum in Geneva to explore ways to combat racial discrimination and to ensure effective promotion and protection of the human rights of people of African descent.