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UN Committee urges end to ethnic violence and hate speech, calls for immediate ceasefire: Sudan
Members of the Commonwealth and Red Cross and Crescent to discuss IHL in South Africa
Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend San Marino’s Progress in Establishing a National Human Rights Institute, Ask…
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit
Permanent Forum on People of African Descent to hold its third session (16-19 April)
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Mexico on Implementing Previous Recommendations, Ask about Implications of the Mayan…
Youth Week Begins In ACT
UN expert on rights of people with albinism to visit Lesotho
WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections claiming 3500 lives each day
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement urges support for conflict victims: “We cannot let Sudan become another forgotten crisis”
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Opens its One Hundred and Twelfth Session in Geneva
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
Human Rights Council Adopts Decision on Remote Participation Modalities for Hybrid Meetings, Appoints 14 Special Procedure Mandate Holders, and Concludes Fifty-Fifth Regular Session
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – March 2024
Passenger Demand Up 21.5% In February
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Double-Digit Growth in February
EU tackles global health problems with KI as coordinator
Stakeholders convene in Uganda on responsible use of the life sciences
Super Sniffer Vespa Recognised With Service Award
In Lund debate, panelists chart different paths to climate justice
WHO publishes new guidelines on hepatitis B
Faith-based partners voice support for pandemic accord
Perth says ‘Hello Africa!’ with a weekend of vibrant celebrations
Ashurst advises Africa Finance Corporation on US$1.16bn equivalent debt finance raise
Promoting climate justice through just transition in the Western Cape
Sparkly addition to Newcastle skyline as Art Gallery expansion progresses
UN expert welcomes New York State Legislature debate on Sovereign Debt Stability Bill
Why Are We Obsessed With Human Origins?
UN experts urge States to recognise and address legacy of slave trade
Police Appeal To Locate Teen Missing From Lurnea 24 March
Project funding to help strengthen a multicultural Queensland
Kerr’s Curse Cuts To Heart Of Racism In Australia
World Water Day
Temporary Closure Of Queen Elizabeth Park Lithgow
Stepping up adoption of genomics on farm
UN Human Rights Chief on official visit to Burkina Faso
One Health contribution to FAO Asia-Pacific Regional Conference
Another Busy Year For Australian Biosecurity 20 March
Murrindindi Children’s Network Annual Early Childhood Conference
Animal health collaboration in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea
Introducing new Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson
Human Rights Council President names new chair of racial justice panel
UN experts deeply concerned about racial discrimination against people of African descent, including child separation: Norway
UN experts welcome efforts to prevent mercenary related activities and call on authorities to safeguard newly established stability: Côte d’Ivoire
Tropical storm Filipo hits Mozambique exactly one year after devastating Cyclone Freddy left millions of people in urgent need – Oxfam responds
UN expert: Advocating for human rights boosts resource availability and upholds fiscal legitimacy