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Gaza hospitals on brink of total collapse' from Israel attacks: UN

The UN report indicates severe attacks on Gaza hospitals, resulting in significant casualties and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse.

UN Report: Israel's Tactics in Gaza Are "Consistent With Genocide"

The UN report condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as consistent with genocide, highlighting starvation and mass violence against civilians.

Relentless' Israeli Attacks on Gaza Medical Workers Are War Crime, U.N. Panel Says

The UN has accused Israel of war crimes for attacks on healthcare in Gaza, retaliating against Hamas.
Healthcare in Gaza is critically endangered, with limited access to supplies and care for patients.

UN Expert Warns Israel on Track to Exterminate Nearly Entire Gaza Population

UN expert warns Israel's actions could lead to the extermination of nearly the entire Palestinian population in Gaza if not stopped.

Israel's warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide': UN committee

Israel is accused of using starvation as a method of warfare against Palestinians, embodying the characteristics of genocide.

UN Report Warns a Year of Israeli Bombing Has Set Gaza Back Nearly 7 Decades

The conflict in Gaza has reversed decades of human development progress, leading to increased poverty and malnutrition.

Gaza hospitals on brink of total collapse' from Israel attacks: UN

The UN report indicates severe attacks on Gaza hospitals, resulting in significant casualties and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse.

UN Report: Israel's Tactics in Gaza Are "Consistent With Genocide"

The UN report condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as consistent with genocide, highlighting starvation and mass violence against civilians.

Relentless' Israeli Attacks on Gaza Medical Workers Are War Crime, U.N. Panel Says

The UN has accused Israel of war crimes for attacks on healthcare in Gaza, retaliating against Hamas.
Healthcare in Gaza is critically endangered, with limited access to supplies and care for patients.

UN Expert Warns Israel on Track to Exterminate Nearly Entire Gaza Population

UN expert warns Israel's actions could lead to the extermination of nearly the entire Palestinian population in Gaza if not stopped.

Israel's warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide': UN committee

Israel is accused of using starvation as a method of warfare against Palestinians, embodying the characteristics of genocide.

UN Report Warns a Year of Israeli Bombing Has Set Gaza Back Nearly 7 Decades

The conflict in Gaza has reversed decades of human development progress, leading to increased poverty and malnutrition.
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#gang-violence

UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti's capital

The UN reports a mass killing in Haiti with a death toll of 207, urging accountability and investigations into gang violence.

Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted

Haiti experienced a deadly weekend with 200+ killings linked to a gang targeting Vodou practitioners amidst ongoing violence and instability.

Haitian women and girls face alarming' violence in displacement camps: UN

Lack of infrastructure in makeshift camps in Haiti exposes women and girls to gender-based violence.

Haiti's gangs inflict extreme brutality' as casualties rise UN report

Gang violence in Haiti resulted in 1,745 casualties from July to September, with significant involvement and allegations against law enforcement.

UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti's capital

The UN reports a mass killing in Haiti with a death toll of 207, urging accountability and investigations into gang violence.

Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted

Haiti experienced a deadly weekend with 200+ killings linked to a gang targeting Vodou practitioners amidst ongoing violence and instability.

Haitian women and girls face alarming' violence in displacement camps: UN

Lack of infrastructure in makeshift camps in Haiti exposes women and girls to gender-based violence.

Haiti's gangs inflict extreme brutality' as casualties rise UN report

Gang violence in Haiti resulted in 1,745 casualties from July to September, with significant involvement and allegations against law enforcement.
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#climate-change

Geoengineering the Climate Could Pose a New Risk to the Planet, U.N. Fears

Efforts to address climate change like carbon offsets and geoengineering may have unintended risks.
UN report highlights the potential environmental consequences of major global shifts and the importance of responsible management.
Situations like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are leading to human crises.

Can the UN COP16 summit help stop Earth's land drying out? DW 12/12/2024

Land degradation poses an existential crisis affecting 5 billion people, driven by climate change and requiring urgent global action at COP16.

Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024

Global temperatures hit record highs in 2023, marking the hottest year ever recorded.
2024 expected to be even hotter, possibly breaking 2023's record.

Governments, industry must up action on methane DW 11/15/2024

The Methane Alert and Response System has detected significant methane emissions, but response rates remain alarmingly low.

Youth activists need protection against smear campaigns and arrests, says UN expert

Child and youth activists are key in human rights struggles worldwide.
Young activists face online smear campaigns, arrests, and physical attacks.

Geoengineering the Climate Could Pose a New Risk to the Planet, U.N. Fears

Efforts to address climate change like carbon offsets and geoengineering may have unintended risks.
UN report highlights the potential environmental consequences of major global shifts and the importance of responsible management.
Situations like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are leading to human crises.

Can the UN COP16 summit help stop Earth's land drying out? DW 12/12/2024

Land degradation poses an existential crisis affecting 5 billion people, driven by climate change and requiring urgent global action at COP16.

Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024

Global temperatures hit record highs in 2023, marking the hottest year ever recorded.
2024 expected to be even hotter, possibly breaking 2023's record.

Governments, industry must up action on methane DW 11/15/2024

The Methane Alert and Response System has detected significant methane emissions, but response rates remain alarmingly low.

Youth activists need protection against smear campaigns and arrests, says UN expert

Child and youth activists are key in human rights struggles worldwide.
Young activists face online smear campaigns, arrests, and physical attacks.
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#gender-based-violence

U.N. Says an Average of 140 Women Were Killed Every Day of 2023 by a Partner or Relative

The home remains the most lethal environment for women and girls, with high rates of violence reporting across various regions.

Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women

Home is the most dangerous place for women and girls, with rising intimate partner violence leading to 51,100 deaths in 2023.

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says

The home is the most dangerous place for women, with a significant number killed by intimate partners or family members.

U.N. Says an Average of 140 Women Were Killed Every Day of 2023 by a Partner or Relative

The home remains the most lethal environment for women and girls, with high rates of violence reporting across various regions.

Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women

Home is the most dangerous place for women and girls, with rising intimate partner violence leading to 51,100 deaths in 2023.

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says

The home is the most dangerous place for women, with a significant number killed by intimate partners or family members.
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#yemen

Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn

Acute malnutrition in Yemen has increased by 34% in the past year, signaling a potential famine emergency.

Are Houthis blackmailing shipping companies for millions? DW 11/12/2024

International shipping companies may be paying the Houthi rebel group $180 million per month for safe passage, according to a UN report.

Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn

Acute malnutrition in Yemen has increased by 34% in the past year, signaling a potential famine emergency.

Are Houthis blackmailing shipping companies for millions? DW 11/12/2024

International shipping companies may be paying the Houthi rebel group $180 million per month for safe passage, according to a UN report.
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#gaza-conflict

UN: 7 in 10 Killed in Gaza Are Women or Children, in "Grave Violations" of Law

Israel's attacks in Gaza are disproportionately affecting women and children, raising serious concerns of human rights violations.

Israeli forces intensify attacks in Shujayea as Gaza death toll rises

Israeli military intensifying operations in Shujayea, displacing at least 60,000 Palestinians.

Aid workers suffered deadliest year in 2023, says UN DW 08/19/2024

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, with 280 fatalities reported globally.

UN Panel Calls Out Israel for "Serious Violations" of Child Rights Treaty

The U.N. condemns Israel for serious violations of child rights amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing the devastating impact on Gaza's children.
At least 11,355 children have been killed in Gaza since October 7, highlighting unprecedented violence and displacement.

Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble

Humanitarian missions to rescue trapped Palestinians in Gaza are being obstructed by Israeli forces, worsening the already critical situation.

UN: 7 in 10 Killed in Gaza Are Women or Children, in "Grave Violations" of Law

Israel's attacks in Gaza are disproportionately affecting women and children, raising serious concerns of human rights violations.

Israeli forces intensify attacks in Shujayea as Gaza death toll rises

Israeli military intensifying operations in Shujayea, displacing at least 60,000 Palestinians.

Aid workers suffered deadliest year in 2023, says UN DW 08/19/2024

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, with 280 fatalities reported globally.

UN Panel Calls Out Israel for "Serious Violations" of Child Rights Treaty

The U.N. condemns Israel for serious violations of child rights amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing the devastating impact on Gaza's children.
At least 11,355 children have been killed in Gaza since October 7, highlighting unprecedented violence and displacement.

Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble

Humanitarian missions to rescue trapped Palestinians in Gaza are being obstructed by Israeli forces, worsening the already critical situation.
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The Houthis couldn't have built their most dangerous weapons without help from Iran and others, UN experts find

The Houthis rely on foreign assistance to maintain their arsenal and conduct attacks.
#human-rights

UN lays out plans for how AI can best serve humanity

The UN report emphasizes the need for inclusive governance of AI to serve humanity, especially marginalized groups.

Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN

Myanmar is experiencing unprecedented human suffering and criminal activity due to escalating conflict and lawlessness.

U.N. Sees Human Rights Abyss' in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians

Myanmar's military is responsible for thousands of civilian deaths, with ongoing violence exacerbating human rights violations and a severe humanitarian crisis.

Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

Tunisia's anti-migrant measures spark human rights concerns DW 10/21/2024

Human rights violations against migrants in Tunisia are described as shocking, including violence and excessive force by authorities during interception.
UN experts have highlighted systemic issues regarding the treatment of migrants, emphasizing the dangers they face both at sea and on land.

UN lays out plans for how AI can best serve humanity

The UN report emphasizes the need for inclusive governance of AI to serve humanity, especially marginalized groups.

Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN

Myanmar is experiencing unprecedented human suffering and criminal activity due to escalating conflict and lawlessness.

U.N. Sees Human Rights Abyss' in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians

Myanmar's military is responsible for thousands of civilian deaths, with ongoing violence exacerbating human rights violations and a severe humanitarian crisis.

Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

Tunisia's anti-migrant measures spark human rights concerns DW 10/21/2024

Human rights violations against migrants in Tunisia are described as shocking, including violence and excessive force by authorities during interception.
UN experts have highlighted systemic issues regarding the treatment of migrants, emphasizing the dangers they face both at sea and on land.
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#settler-violence

Mapping 1,400 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank over the past year

The Israeli settlers have increased violence against Palestinians, averaging four incidents per day since October 7, 2023.

Israeli settlement expansion in Palestinian areas amounts to war crime: UN

Israeli settlements in the occupied territories risk eliminating the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Settler violence and violation of international law have reached new levels.

Mapping 1,400 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank over the past year

The Israeli settlers have increased violence against Palestinians, averaging four incidents per day since October 7, 2023.

Israeli settlement expansion in Palestinian areas amounts to war crime: UN

Israeli settlements in the occupied territories risk eliminating the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Settler violence and violation of international law have reached new levels.
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#human-rights-violations

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

The UN report highlights severe human rights violations and war crimes committed by Russia during the Ukraine invasion.

Myanmar's military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says

Myanmar's military has killed 5,350 civilians since February 2021, intensifying violence against dissenters and leading to widespread arrests.

U.N. says Israeli use of bombs in civilian areas probably violated laws of war

Israel may have repeatedly violated laws of war in Gaza by using massive explosives on civilian neighborhoods.

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

The UN report highlights severe human rights violations and war crimes committed by Russia during the Ukraine invasion.

Myanmar's military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says

Myanmar's military has killed 5,350 civilians since February 2021, intensifying violence against dissenters and leading to widespread arrests.

U.N. says Israeli use of bombs in civilian areas probably violated laws of war

Israel may have repeatedly violated laws of war in Gaza by using massive explosives on civilian neighborhoods.
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#ai-governance

United Nations wants to treat AI with same urgency as climate change

The UN proposes a global initiative for AI governance to manage its risks and benefits for all nations.

AI governance can't be left to the vested interests | TechCrunch

The UN report stresses the need for coherent global governance on AI amidst a confusing patchwork of existing frameworks.

United Nations wants to treat AI with same urgency as climate change

The UN proposes a global initiative for AI governance to manage its risks and benefits for all nations.

AI governance can't be left to the vested interests | TechCrunch

The UN report stresses the need for coherent global governance on AI amidst a confusing patchwork of existing frameworks.
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UN-backed cyber security report highlights global shortfalls in preparedness | Computer Weekly

Governments must improve proactive measures to counter evolving cyber threats, as highlighted by the UN Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 report.
#racial-discrimination

UN report blames politicians, public figures and media for fuelling hate speech in UK

UK politicians and media are exacerbating racial hatred, warns UN report, calling for strict measures to combat hate crimes and protect minorities.

UK must curb rise in racist hate speech by politicians and public figures, UN says

The UK must take stronger measures to combat rising racist hate speech among public figures, as highlighted by a UN report.

UN report blames politicians, public figures and media for fuelling hate speech in UK

UK politicians and media are exacerbating racial hatred, warns UN report, calling for strict measures to combat hate crimes and protect minorities.

UK must curb rise in racist hate speech by politicians and public figures, UN says

The UK must take stronger measures to combat rising racist hate speech among public figures, as highlighted by a UN report.
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Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report

Over a billion meals are discarded daily, while 730 million people suffer from hunger globally.
Households contribute to 60% of annual food waste, with commercial food systems adding to the issue.

Climate of fear': UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine

Russian occupation in Ukraine involves intimidation, detention, and torture. UN report highlights executions and suppression of Ukrainian identity.

Live: Diplomatic efforts to broker Israel-Hamas ceasefire continue

International mediators and Hamas delegates in Cairo for talks, Israel not participating.
UN report accuses Hamas of sexual violence during conflict, US expresses concern over Gaza situation.
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