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UN: One in Three Women Faces Gender-Based Violence
November 16, 2024
UN: One in Three Women Faces Gender-Based Violence
On Friday, November 15, the UN highlighted the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) as part of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNITE! Invest to…
UN Resolutions Support Palestinian Sovereignty and Compensation for Lebanon and Syria
November 15, 2024
UN Resolutions Support Palestinian Sovereignty and Compensation for Lebanon and Syria
On Thursday, November 14, the UN Economic and Financial Committee passed two significant resolutions aimed at addressing longstanding regional issues. The resolutions call for Israel to compensate Lebanon and Syria for environmental damage caused by an oil slick and to…
UN Report Highlights Climate Change as Key Driver of Global Refugee Crisis
November 13, 2024
UN Report Highlights Climate Change as Key Driver of Global Refugee Crisis
A new UN report warns that climate change is a major driver of the global refugee crisis, forcing millions from their homes. The report also highlights the increasing vulnerability of displaced people to climate-related hazards. The UNHCR’s latest report underscores…
UN High Commissioner Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon
November 8, 2024
UN High Commissioner Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon during the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on November 7, Jurist News reported yesterday. He condemned Israeli airstrikes, which have reportedly killed 3,000 people…
UN Study Reveals 733 Million People Affected by Hunger, Calls For Use of Technology
November 6, 2024
UN Study Reveals 733 Million People Affected by Hunger, Calls For Use of Technology
A new UN study has found that 733 million people, or one in every 11 individuals globally, are suffering from hunger, with significant regional disparities, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. The joint report by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and…
UN Report Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in 22 Countries
November 1, 2024
UN Report Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in 22 Countries
A recent UN report highlights an alarming rise in acute hunger, projecting that nearly two dozen countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine, and Haiti, will face severe food insecurity over the next six months due to ongoing conflicts and…
UN Secretary-General Warns of Stalling Progress in Women’s Rights Amid Global Conflict
October 28, 2024
UN Secretary-General Warns of Stalling Progress in Women’s Rights Amid Global Conflict
UN Secretary-General has expressed serious concerns regarding the stagnation of women’s rights worldwide, indicating that the achievements made over generations are now under threat, Khaama Press revealed yesterday. In a recent address, António Guterres highlighted the alarming situation faced by…
Freemuslim Association urges UN to revive its humanitarian role amid worsening global crises
October 27, 2024
Freemuslim Association urges UN to revive its humanitarian role amid worsening global crises
On the 77th anniversary of the United Nations, the Freemuslim Association—a global anti-violence organization— called on the UN to revitalize its humanitarian mission amid escalating global crises and mounting challenges in achieving its foundational goals. In a statement, the organization…
Over 600 Million Women, Girls Affected by War: UN Report Highlights Crisis in Conflict Zones
October 27, 2024
Over 600 Million Women, Girls Affected by War: UN Report Highlights Crisis in Conflict Zones
A recent UN report reveals that over 600 million women and girls are currently affected by war, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, Arab News reported yesterday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that generational gains in women’s rights…
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan, Emphasizing Accountability and Women’s Rights
October 10, 2024
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan, Emphasizing Accountability and Women’s Rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a new resolution affirming the Afghan people’s right to self-determination and highlighting the urgent need for accountability amid escalating human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to an article published yesterday by Amu…