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Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Honduras’ Political Will to Address Human Rights Challenges, Ask about Threats to Small-Scale Fishers and Low School Enrolment Rates

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Honduras’ Political Will to Address Human Rights Challenges, Ask about Threats to Small-Scale Fishers and Low School Enrolment Rates 12 September 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Honduras, with Committee Experts commending the State…

World News in Brief: UNICEF mpox response in DR Congo, ‘unprecedented’ threat to Sudan’s heritage, call to suspend Cambodia journalism charter

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home World News in Brief: UNICEF mpox response in DR Congo, ‘unprecedented’ threat to Sudan’s heritage, call to suspend Cambodia journalism charter 12 September 2024 © UNICEF/Jospin Benekire A community outreach worker raises awareness about mpox in Kamanyola, South Kivu province, DR Congo. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to…

Guterres condemns death of 6 UNRWA staff and 12 others in Israeli strike, calls for independent probe

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Guterres condemns death of 6 UNRWA staff and 12 others in Israeli strike, calls for independent probe 12 September 2024 United Nations Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip has been heavily bombed. The UN chief on Thursday described the continued lack of effective protection for civilians in Gaza during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas as “unconscionable…

Over 22,500 have suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ in Gaza: WHO

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Over 22,500 have suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ in Gaza: WHO 12 September 2024 © WHO/Christopher Black Children are being treated in a temporary field hospital in Mouraj, a neighbourhood in the south of the Gaza Strip. More than 22,500 people – a quarter of those wounded in Gaza since Israel’s offensive began – have life-changing injuries, requiring rehabilitation services “now and for…

Half the world lacks social protection amid climate crisis, ILO warns

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Half the world lacks social protection amid climate crisis, ILO warns 12 September 2024 © UNICEF/Sultan Mahmud Mukut People wading through flood waters in search of shelter in Feni following catastrophic flooding that displaced five million people in southeastern Bangladesh in August 2024. (file) Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without…

Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world 12 September 2024 UN Photo/Manuel Elías UN Secretary-General António Guterres (centre at left) participates in a global call for action ahead of the Summit of the Future. A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching…

UN warns of escalating conflict in Yemen amid humanitarian crisis, regional tensions

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home UN warns of escalating conflict in Yemen amid humanitarian crisis, regional tensions 12 September 2024 © IOM/Rami Ibrahim Stranded migrants are living in harsh conditions in western Yemen. Despite recent economic de-escalation agreements, Yemen remains at risk of a return to full-scale conflict, with continued fighting and increased rhetoric between the warring sides, the UN envoy for the…

ILO Press Conference

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home ILO Press Conference 12 September 2024 Press Conference Announcement Launch of World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition, Embargoed until 12 September at 11:30 a.m. CEST (9:30 GMT) Mia Seppo, ILO Assistant Director-GeneralShahra Razavi, Department Director, SOCPRO, ILO

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Congratulate Poland on Labour Participation and Employment Rates, Ask Questions on Climate Change Policies and Obstacles to Abortion

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Congratulate Poland on Labour Participation and Employment Rates, Ask Questions on Climate Change Policies and Obstacles to Abortion 11 September 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of Poland, with Committee Experts commending the State for the labour force…

New how-to guide speeds global race for renewable energy

8 months ago Breadcrumb Home New how-to guide speeds global race for renewable energy 11 September 2024 WFP/Dina El Kassaby A worker installs a solar array in Jordan. Governments, industry and other key players can now deploy a new action-oriented toolkit to ensure the global energy transition unfolds with equity, justice and sustainability as demand for minerals for renewables is poised to almost triple by 2030,…