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Russian Federation’s War against Ukraine ‘Upending Lives of Children’, United Nations Agency Head Tells Security Council
In a sluggish Europe, Poland stands out and is aiming to become a key player
Why some countries are more likely to believe nuclear war won’t happen to them
General Assembly Expresses Dismay at Security Council Failure to Maintain Peace amid Raging Conflicts, Stressing Need for Urgent Reform to the Body
Meta now allows military agencies to access its AI software. It poses a moral dilemma for everybody who uses it
The NZ Super Fund has Israeli investments worth $35 million – could it divest?
Inmate ill-treatment and possible enforced disappearances ongoing concerns, say UN experts: Belarus
Belarus’ engagement with the UN human rights system at historical low, says Special Rapporteur
Is Donald Trump a fascist? No – he’s a new brand of authoritarian
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Closes Eighty-Ninth Session in Geneva
Australian winter crop forecast – slight uptick, but weather woes temper size of harvest
Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend Ukraine’s Law on Missing Persons in Special Circumstances, Ask Questions on Secret Detentions and…
Supporters of Russia’s invasion targeted in further sanctions
Is Russia’s changing nuclear doctrine a significant concern – or just another empty threat?
Conservative governments protect more land while socialists and nationalists threaten more species
Putin’s visit to Mongolia defies ICC warrant and tests neutral nation’s ‘third neighbor’ diplomacy
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Closes One Hundred and Thirteenth Session
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Belarus’ Disability Rights Law, Ask about Closures of Organizations of…
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Ghana on the Participation of Ghanaian Persons with Disabilities Internationally,…
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Welcome Belarus’ Strategies to Promote Interethnic Peace, Ask About the Stripping of…
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Iraq’s Efforts to Improve the National Human Rights Institute, Ask Questions…
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Opens Thirty-First Session
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Opens One Hundred and Thirteenth Session in Geneva
Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be
Providers of military assistance to Russia targeted in new sanctions
From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?
Special Rapporteur: Freedom of association eradicated in Belarus
Call for release of older political prisoners: Belarus
President of Human Rights Council appoints members of new Group of Experts on Human Rights in Belarus
New Study Reveals Costs Of Sanctions
Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Sixth Regular Session from 18 June to 12 July 2024
Further Sanctions Against Russia
‘We do not want to be like Russia’: a first-hand account of Georgia’s fight for democracy
CDU Vice-Chancellor elected for key role in international university Alliance
Paying a price to speak out, dissident writers help preserve freedoms
NPR’s David Folkenflik ’91 to host ‘Dissident Writers’ event
AI can help predict whether a patient will respond to specific tuberculosis treatments, paving way for personalized care
A year after conviction of Viasna Chair and members concerns about the fairness of trial remain: Belarus
Discriminatory detention conditions and abusive treatment violated women inmates’ rights, UN committee finds: Belarus
Prosecuting entrepreneur for alleged sanctions violations is against international law and human rights, UN expert warns: Germany
Rising trend of violating freedom of expression and political rights, UN Human Rights Committee finds
New sanctions package against Russia
Poland has opened its arms to nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees, but will they be able to stay for the long term?
UN experts call for release from prison of veteran politician suffering from cancer: Belarus
Two Years On, Australia Stands With Ukraine
UN experts concerned about new law on freedom of conscience and religious organisations: Belarus
$50 million in Australian support for International Fund for Ukraine
Russian Federation’s War Having ‘Appalling Impact’ on Ukraine’s Children, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council