Photo:Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
13 July 2017
The top United Nations human rights official today expressed his deep sorrow at the news that China's “iconic” peace and democracy figure, Liu Xiaobo, has died at the age of 61.
July 13, 2017
This week, a United Nations expert committee will review Nigeria’s record concerning women and girls. It will be an opportunity both to endorse Nigeria’s efforts to protect its schoolgirls from abduction and attack, and to urge more action.
Photo:A gender-based violence caseworker (right) listens to a refugee.
Photo:Women and children queue at a registration site in Pagak, Upper Nile, South Sudan.
Photo:Damage to the Martyr Kiwan middle school from a Syrian-Russian airstrike on June 14, 2017 that killed eight civilians, including a child.
Photo:European Council President Donald Tusk gives a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Brussels, Belgium, June 22, 2017.
Photo:German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a joint news conference at the EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 23, 2017.
Photo:Migrants look at south Italy's coast as they approach on the Vos Hestia ship after being rescued by " Save the Children" crew on the Mediterranean sea off the Libya coast, June 20, 2017.
Photo:Souda refugee camp on the island of Chios. Poor living conditions in the camp and overcrowded hotspots, with little to no access to basic services, such as sanitation and proper shelter is key factor that contributes to psychological distress.
Photo:These windmills in Romania are part of 'Europe 2020 Strategy', a move towards a greener and more competitive low carbon economy that makes efficient use of resources and is resilient to climate risk.
