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World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030

Stories & Blogs UNEP (Press Release )

The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat

Türk welcomes deal to return Chagos islands to Mauritius, says pending treaty should ensure human rights

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )

“The political agreement to return sovereignty of the Chagos islands to Mauritius is a historic step in decolonization and realizing the right to self-determination guaranteed in international human rights law,” said Türk.

Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called on the Tunisian authorities to protect the country’s democratic processes and uphold fundamental freedoms after a presidential campaign marred by a crackdown on the opposition, independent activists and journalists

Two billion women and girls worldwide lack access to any form of social protection, UN Women report shows.

Stories & Blogs UN Women (Press Release )

Women are lagging behind on measures such as unemployment benefits, pensions, or healthcare worldwide.

News comment: UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls for global support as more people flee to Uganda.

Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Press Release )

Uganda, home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, remains an example of how the inclusion of refugees into public services improves their lives and those of the communities hosting them.