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UN rights expert to assess impact of unilateral coercive measures: Syria
Independent UN panel on racial justice and law enforcement to visit Sweden on its first country mission
UN women’s committee in latest guidance urges better protection of indigenous women and girls
UN Committee against Torture to review Australia, Chad, El Salvador, Malawi, Somalia, and Uganda from 31 October
Fossil fuels driving energy crisis, new global report confirms
Greens call on Government to uphold Human Rights in Iran
NZ backs conditional moratorium on seabed mining in international waters
Griffith University achieves stellar outcome for sustainability
Crackdown on peaceful protests since death of Jina Mahsa Amini needs independent international investigation, say UN experts
Abuse of counter-terrorism must not undermine peace-making, says UN expert
Forced returns to Myanmar must stop immediately, says Türk
COP27: First official Food and Agriculture Pavilion
New $250 million USAID grant will boost FAO’s efforts to strengthen global health security and agrifood systems
Countries step up on global climate justice case ahead of COP27 but Australia conspicuous by its absence
UNHCR’s Grandi sounds alarm as drought grips Horn of Africa
Updated travel advice for Iran
Justice for repression against anti-coup protesters key to breaking cycle of violence and political turmoil, say UN experts
Science and Engineering Challenge awarded UN Day honour
Historical and ongoing discrimination threatens spiritual, cultural and physical survival of indigenous peoples says UN report
Budget cuts cruel Australian leadership in carbon capture
Apple calls on global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030
UNHCR deplores continued deportation of Myanmar asylum-seekers from Malaysia
Statement on UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
What it’s like to be a carer in NZs struggling disability sector
UNHCR’s unprecedented US$700m funding gap spells catastrophe for millions
Civilian casualty update 24 October 2022: Ukraine
Rural areas bear brunt of migration pressure
OHCHR Publications and E-Products Catalogue 2022
World Food Forum: Transforming agrifood systems through digital technologies
Universal access to safe drinking water requires increased investment backed by strong government institutions
Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visit
‘Climate smart farming with forestry’ takes centre stage in NFF and AFPA joint push into world c
Suspension of visit by UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
Lake Mac kids celebrated during Children’s Week 2022
189 million people per year affected by extreme weather in developing countries as rich countries stall on paying climate impact
UN torture prevention body suspends visit to Australia citing lack of co-operation
Authorities respond violently to protests
Climate change greatest threat world has ever faced, UN expert warns
Experts of Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women Congratulate Switzerland on its Global Gender Gap Ranking
UN Women Executive Director visits Tanzania, calls for investment in women and girls
UN expert: Solidarity on Covid vaccines key step in bridging rights divide between rich and poor countries
UN expert: Exposure to toxic substances form of environmental violence against indigenous peoples
World Food Forum wraps up five days of melding diverse perspectives to transform agrifood systems
World Food Forum: Exploring options for future soil and plant nutrition
World more violent and unstable because of inaction in protecting rights of minorities, UN expert warns
World Food Forum calls to keep trade in fertilizers open and increase their affordability and accessibility for farmers
Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods
Ballarat prepares to celebrate Children’s Week 2022