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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2021
Amid UN alarm bells, Greens outline vital components of Net Zero
Australia’s continued commitment to sanctions enforcement against North Korea
Experts of Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women Ask Yemen about Discrimination against Women and Lack
Suriname’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Working Group to hold thirty-ninth session in Geneva from 1
Greece’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Human trafficking victims must be protected even in fight against terrorism — UN expert
People – Strengthening capacities on anticorruption and sustainable development
Russian Wagner Group harassing and intimidating civilians – UN experts: CAR
UN human rights expert to visit Lebanon to assess poverty
Outlaw housing discrimination in practice to unlock human rights for all – UN expert
Australia’s humanitarian and COVID assistance
Council backs targets set out by UN Climate Conference
Women Leaders in Sport recipient addresses gender equity in Queensland Parliament
Eco-anxiety and climate change through eyes of next generation
Young Australian climate warrior to present at COP26
SA strengthens its climate change leadership
States have duty to probe all suspicious deaths: UN expert
Urgent action needed against exclusionary rhetoric and practices that endanger human rights – UN expert
Aviation Industry Chief Technology Officers Issue Joint Call to Action to Deliver Sustainable Aviation Plans
Anatomy texts should show sex as spectrum to include intersex people
Israel’s “terrorism” designation an unjustified attack on Palestinian civil society – Bachelet
UNHCR restarts operation to help return of refugees from Central African Republic
More than 60,000 Burundian refugees voluntarily return home this year
Women paying heavy price for standing up for human rights – UN expert: Belarus
Pacific nations can’t be left behind at COP26
Projecting Australia’s emissions: 2021 report
Australian net-zero deal: government plans to expand coal, gas use and exports
Half baked: net zero announcement missing rapid emission cuts
Landcare Australia receives 2021 UN Day Honour 26 October
UN expert calls for “brave” new approach to end Israeli occupation of Palestine
Death penalty used as political tool – UN expert: Iran
UN Commission Chair warns General Assembly that war against Syrian people continues unabated: Syria
UN experts condemn Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights defenders as terrorist organisations
Afghan women leaders speak at UN: “Give us a seat at table.”
New data visualization on Covid eviction and homelessness risks for Venezuelan refugees and migrants
UN rights expert to assess situation of older persons: Finland
UN expert assesses hazardous substances and wastes: Mauritius
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on coup d’état in Sudan
UN experts condemn collective expulsion of Haitian migrants and refugees: USA
“A time to act together”: A call by Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders in Australia
Waverley Council helps local businesses unlock sustainability savings
4 demands we have for COP26: time is now
UNHCR deplores violent attack in Rohingya refugee camp
Recovery from Covid pandemic demands new commitment to multilateralism – UN expert
UNHCR urges States to end stalemate at Belarus-EU border and avoid further loss of life
Minorities being left behind with growing inequality, discrimination and intolerance – UN expert