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Human Rights

Stories from the UN Archive: 1960s roots of ‘no justice, no peace’

August 31, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, visited UN Headquarters in the 1960s to protest the Viet Nam conflict, the civil rights leader likened the anti-war movement to the struggle for equality for Black people in the United States, declaring then what has today become a slogan in the country’s continuing battle against racism. Source… Read More

Africa

Mpox cases in Nigeria reach 48 in at least 20 states

August 31, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The number of monkeypox (mpox) cases in Nigeria has reached 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Despite the rising cases, no deaths have been reported.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Voter registration ends in Cameroon as polls near

August 31, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

According to an official announcement from the Director of Elections, registrations were to officially close on Saturday, August 31, at exactly 2:00 PM local time.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Springboks upbeat on rematch against All Blacks on Saturday

August 31, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

South Africa looked ahead to facing New Zealand on Saturday in a repeat of last year’s Rugby World Cup final.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Human Rights

UN chief demands global action to end racism against people of African descent

August 31, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

The UN Secretary-General has called for global action to “vanquish racism and discrimination” towards people of African descent, in his message marking the international day highlighting the diaspora. Source UN News Read More

Europe

Kyiv hospital struggles to care for patients amid air strikes

August 31, 2024 Village ReporterEurope News

Oksana, who is 26 weeks pregnant, described a harrowing scene in a Kyiv hospital in Ukraine during air raids, with staff scrambling to help patients and newborns into shelters. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

Afghanistan: UN will ‘continue to engage’ with Taliban, following threat to withdraw cooperation

August 31, 2024 Village ReporterAsia News

The United Nations will continue engaging with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, advocating for human rights and equality, the global body’s Spokesperson said on Friday, amid the Taliban’s reported rejection of criticism by UN officials of a strict morality law. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Sudan: ‘Dire consequences for survivors’ lacking medical and trauma services

August 30, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The devastating lack of adequate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan, including sexual and reproductive healthcare and psychosocial care, has had “dire” repercussions, independent UN experts said on Friday. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

UN deputy chief appeals for global solidarity as crises roil East Africa

August 30, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Spotlighting crises roiling parts of eastern Africa, the UN deputy chief concluded a regional visit in Adré, Chad, on Friday, calling for global solidarity to tackle famine in Sudan, flooding and mass displacement while ensuring free-flowing aid for millions trapped in war zones and those fleeing for their lives. UN Africa News Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Terror attacks in Pakistan and Burkina Faso, Yemen floods update, mass graves in Libya

August 30, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians lost their lives. Source UN News Read More