Tag: United Nations
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
UN report urges PH: Stop ‘misusing’ anti-terror measures vs. clergy, activists
The UN experts also expressed concern over the Philippine government’s over-broad definition of terrorism in its law
Dialogue with UN envoy highlights human rights, climate concerns in Eastern...
Over a dozen speakers only had two hours to express their grievances and report on human rights and environmental concerns with the UN Envoy