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.
UN-Habitat and NASA collaborate on Earth Observation data for sustainable urban development.
Stories & Blogs UN-Habitat (News )UN-Habitat and NASA met this month in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to scale up and expand ongoing collaboration around the use of Earth Observation data for urban data analysis and foresight.
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.
Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.
Africa: Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.
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.
WFP reaches one million crisis-affected people with life-saving assistance in Burkina Faso thanks to USAID support.
Stories & Blogs WFP (News )Amidst a complex humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, a US$ 124 million contribution from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA) in 2024 enabled the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to reach over one million crisis-affected people in Burkin
Why disinformation threatens humanitarian operations in restive DRC
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )WFP's North Kivu area head in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains how effective communication is key to delivering assistance and building trust
35th session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
Event December 2-6, 2024 - Venue/Format: United Nations Headquarters in New York, Room CR-11Organizer: OHCHR