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Working abroad can be a way for Indonesians to earn much more than they could at home, and provide for their families. However, for some the journey can turn into a nightmare, with long hours, wages withheld, and abuse. The UN is working closely with the government to help bring trafficked workers home. Source UN News Read More

Human Rights

Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

March 28, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Russia must immediately release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained without evidence for a year, two UN human rights experts said on Thursday. Source UN News Read More

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Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza

March 26, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

There are “reasonable grounds” to believe that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories said on Tuesday. Source UN News Read More

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UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

March 26, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Top UN officials, including the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly on Monday paid tribute to the millions of men, women and children who suffered as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, one of most devastating chapters in human history. Source UN News Read More

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World News in Brief: Sex trafficking and child recruitment in Sudan, new mass grave in Libya, children at risk in DR Congo

March 22, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Independent UN human rights experts on Friday expressed alarm over increased reports of sexual slavery and trafficking in Sudan, especially of women and girls. Source UN News Read More

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UN leaders galvanize action for reparations for people of African descent

March 22, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Reparatory justice must tackle the grave human rights violations deeply entrenched in the legacy of colonialism and enslavement, the General Assembly heard on Thursday on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, marked annually on 21 March. Source UN News Read More

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Armed groups continue terror campaign across Burkina Faso

March 21, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Large parts of Burkina Faso are being terrorized by armed groups and the rampant insecurity is “beyond alarming”, said the UN human rights chief on Thursday following a brief visit to the country. Source UN News Read More

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World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost

March 20, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Racism is “an evil infecting countries and societies around the world” the UN chief has said in his message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination but it impacts communities differently. Source UN News Read More

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‘Currently unsafe to return’ to Belarus, Human Rights Council hears

March 20, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

With the number of political prisoners growing and a shutdown of civic space, people in Belarus are being deprived of their rights to freedom of expression, assembly and more, a new UN human rights report presented on Wednesday has revealed. Source UN News Read More

Development Health Advice

WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

March 18, 2024 Global AuthorHealthy News

Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for each dollar invested, the UN agency said, announcing the findings of a study conducted in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. The returns extend beyond monetary, encompassing substantial improvements in public health outcomes and the mitigation of TB’s devastating impact… Read More

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From Desperation to Determination: Indonesian Trafficking Survivors Demand Justice

Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza

UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

World News in Brief: Sex trafficking and child recruitment in Sudan, new mass grave in Libya, children at risk in DR Congo

UN leaders galvanize action for reparations for people of African descent

Armed groups continue terror campaign across Burkina Faso

World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost

‘Currently unsafe to return’ to Belarus, Human Rights Council hears

WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB