Tag: United Nations
Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN
Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes
Vatican challenges nuclear deterrence at UN
Archbishop Caccia called for a shift from "an equilibrium of fear to an equilibrium of trust," as the foundation for lasting peace
Holy See urges global focus on education, work, and family to...
"The family is a 'school of deeper humanity,' and the first place where the values... are lived out and handed on."
UN report urges PH: Stop ‘misusing’ anti-terror measures vs. clergy, activists
The UN experts also expressed concern over the Philippine government’s over-broad definition of terrorism in its law
UN: Myanmar’s war leaves 6 million children in need
At least $994 million in funding is needed to reach Myanmar’s 5.3 million people with food, water, shelter, health care, and protection.
Dialogue with UN envoy highlights human rights, climate concerns in Eastern...
Over a dozen speakers only had two hours to express their grievances and report on human rights and environmental concerns with the UN Envoy
Vietnam’s ethnic minorities to denounce discrimination at the UN
Loss of language is also an issue of concern for ethnic minorities according to Y Quynh Bdăp, an Ede person from Dak Lak province
Pope Francis calls for global solidarity on World Food Day
Pope Francis emphasized that water should never be treated as a mere commodity, subject to exchange or speculation
Holy See urges UN to safeguard children’s rights, support families
A society with a high prevalence of internet-based explicit content among adults may struggle to effectively safeguard minors
Human rights defenders in 40 countries face threats for cooperating with...
Many now opt for anonymity when cooperating or, in some cases, refrain from collaboration altogether
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