Tag: United Nations
UN expert: Phaseout of fossil fuels a ‘non-negotiable’ human rights obligation
UN expert says fossil fuel phaseout is a human rights obligation, urging urgent action to protect people and planet
Irene Khan slams continuing red-tagging in UN report
Khan called on the PH government to carry out substantive legal, policy, and institutional reforms to strengthen freedom of expression
Children at risk: UN report warns against rising trafficking and impunity
“As a result, trafficking in children remains a low cost and low risk, yet high profits crime, generating billions of dollars annually"
Holy See supporting future Convention on crimes against humanity
Unlike war crimes, genocide, torture, and enforced disappearance, there is still no international treaty dedicated to crimes against humanity
Humanitarian emergency unfolds in Lebanon following Israeli shelling
A 21-day ceasefire suggested by the US, France, and several Arab nations was reportedly rejected by members of Netanyahu’s government
UN calls for de-escalation amid deadly explosion in Lebanon
Impact across Lebanon is severe: at least 32 people have died, including two children and one medic, and over 3,000 others have been injured.
UN chief says Pacific territories face climate ‘annihilation’
Nations agreed to strive for the target in 2015 Paris climate agreement, but estimates indicate that the world is not on track to achieve it
Holy See calls for enhanced protection of civilians in conflict zones
Vatican condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and the use of indiscriminate weapons in populated areas
Vatican says birth control not key to fighting poverty, renews call...
The Archbishop argued that the focus of the ICPD has become "increasingly narrow" in recent years, with an overemphasis on birth control
Vatican challenges nuclear deterrence at UN
Archbishop Caccia called for a shift from “an equilibrium of fear to an equilibrium of trust,” as the foundation for lasting peace
Support LiCAS.news
We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms - be it lay, religious or priests - carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless.
We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today.
