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Nicolas Levrat has been appointed UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
The President, Human Rights Council announced who will be the next UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues. Mr. Nicolas Levrat has been proposed for appointment as Special Rapporteur on minority issues. Other […]
UN Advocacy Calendar 2023
In this article we share the list of all countries reviewed by all treaty bodies. This information is targeting to inform human rights activists around the world on key UN Advocacy Opportunities […]
War in Ukraine led the world into poverty-UN chief warns
Ahead of the United Nations meeting that will be held tomorrow, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the war in Ukraine is leading the world into poverty. Russia […]
UN Peacekeepers from 12 countries ‘have fathered and abandoned thousands of children’ over the past two decades in DRC – study report
A shocking report has been shared which reveals that UN peacekeepers from a dozen countries have fathered and abandoned thousands of children in DRC since 1999. The reports further claims that […]
Prince Harry engages in U.S. politics AGAIN as he slams ‘the rolling back of constitutional rights’ and the ‘few weaponizing lies and disinformation at the expense of many’ during his speech at the UN
Prince Harry spoke in length about the need to overturn Roe v. Wade during his speech. He was seen arriving at the UN General Assembly holding his wife’s hand. This […]
Statement by Mr Victor Madrigal-Borloz Chair of the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures on Ethiopia
Madam President, distinguished Members and Observers of the Human Rights Council, I have the honour of addressing you today on behalf of the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures. We recognize […]
$1 billion pledge to UNHCR’s work in 2022
“I am grateful to all donors for this vote of confidence. This funding is vital to support refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. The strong commitment also signals solidarity with the communities […]
International Human Rights Mechanisms – UN Human Rights Committee
There are many international human rights mechanisms that you can take advance of and participate in policy making at the international level. At the beginning of 2020, my friends and I were […]
Kenya defeats Djibouti for Africa’s Security Council seat
Kenya was elected to the UN Security Council on Thursday after defeating Djibouti in a run-off vote. With 191 0f 193 countries voting, Kenya received 129 votes against Djibouti’s 62. Kenya will […]
Nigeria has ‘no money’ to import food, Says President Buhari
Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari says that Nigerian farmers need to produce enough food for the country as the West African country has no money to import food. Nigeria is densely populated and […]
Global leaders and donors pledge billions for Covid-19 vaccine development and treatment
Pledges to an excess of $8 billion have been made by leaders globally towards the development of Covid-19 vaccine. This fund will also be used for treatment and diagnosis of the virus. […]
South Sudan frees 85 children from overcrowded jails
The United Nations says that 85 children have been freed from detention in South Sudan as part of efforts to minimise the spread of coronavirus. Some 11 will remain in prison because […]
What is the Universal Peer Review (UPR) Process?
This is a peer-to-peer review of state record on human rights by United Nations member states. Kenya’s third Universal Peer Review (UPR) is planned to take place on 23rd January, 2019. In […]
8 prominent Russians have died in five months
8 PROMINENT RUSSIANS ASSASSINATED IN 5 MONTHS A total of eight (8) high profile Russians have died in the last 5 months alone. A number of these deaths have been seen to […]
UNITED NATIONS CHIEF REBUKES TRUMP
United Nations chief Rebukes Trump over Travel Ban The United Nations chief rebukes Trump over his new travel ban for Muslims. He said that the policy is “regrettable” and a cause of […]
Celebrating International Human Rights Day-Kenya
International Human Rights Day has been celebrated world wide since 1948 on 10 December every year. It is a day for the people of the world to remind each other for their […]
United Nations resolution on ISIS
Source: United Nations United Nations has passed a Resolution on ISISFinally UN has done something towards eradicating ISIS: The UN unanimously approved a resolution on Friday calling on governments to “take […]
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Rupert Murdoch cars, Planes and impressive real estate portfolio
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as Chairman of Fox Broadcasting Company and News Corp. Now, let us look into his wealth as he hangs the boots after 70 years of building […]
Noor Stars, Richest blogger in Iraq
Noor Stars in an Iraq blogger who has more that 13 million followers on Instagram and 19.7 million subscribers YouTube. She makes money through adverts and brand endorsements such as Bellami, KitKat, […]
