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ACF has taken the Environment Minister to court. What does that actually mean? 
World’s oldest rock art holds clues to early human migration to Australia
Dental plaque from Iron Age Ukraine provides insight into the diet of horse-back warriors 
Georgia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Australia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN expert urges Guatemala to end criminalisation and ensure 2026 judicial appointments are based on merit and integrity
UN Women Executive Board to convene first regular session of 2026
Austria’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Türk says outraged by continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure: Ukraine
Oman’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN
China’s Belt and Road engagement hits record levels in 2025
States must give Afghan women a central voice and recognise gender apartheid, Experts say: Treaty on crimes against humanity
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture puts agriculture at the center of water policy, recognizing FAO’s leadership
Saint Lucia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Alarming trends in executions in 2025 raise serious human rights concerns – UN Human Rights
New FAO guidance on assessing food safety risks related to environmental inhibitors
Nepal’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN Commission urges immediate political de-escalation as renewed fighting in Jonglei puts civilians at grave risk: South Sudan
FAO welcomes new treaty on safeguarding marine biological diversity in international waters
State Of Nation Speech 2026
CIFAL Bangkok announces the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Leadership in Crisis training
Rwanda’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Message For World Leprosy Day 2026
Nauru’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN expert on minority rights to visit European Union
Accountability and democracy cannot be built on violations of international law, warn UN experts: Venezuela
Mauritania’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN experts demand truth and justice three years after enforced disappearance of rights defenders Ricardo Lagunes and Antonio Díaz: Mexico
Lebanon’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Ban on 37 aid groups makes life unbearable for genocide survivors in Palestine, say UN experts: Israel
UN expert: The United States must respect right to life and urgently review lethal-force practices at sea, abroad and at home
Potential New Treatment For Sepsis
The human rights record of the Federated States of Micronesia to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2812 (2026), Extends Reporting on Houthi Attacks in Red Sea for Six Months
UN experts urge United States to respect international law and right to self-determination: Greenland
Victims of contemporary forms of slavery left in limbo due to State inaction, UN experts say: Ecuador
Egypt must lift restrictions on released human rights defenders: UN experts
Human rights records of 13 States set to be examined by Universal Periodic Review mechanism
Offshore and prolonged detention exposed Iranian asylum seeker to torture, UN committee finds: Australia
Experts urge Iran to break cycle of violence, create space for dialogue
Report on conflict-related sexual violence: Sri Lanka
UN Human Rights Chief urges authorities to end violent repression and calls for accountability: Iran
Security Council Speakers Call for De-escalation as Russian Federation Intensifies Attacks against Ukraine, Threatening Civilians
New research confirms people with ME/CFS have a consistent faulty cellular structure
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk to visit Sudan 14-18 January
Repression and impunity impacting right to participation in leadup to elections – UN report: Uganda