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Shiraz, a 23-year-old trans woman from Alexandria, Egypt, attempted suicide when she was not accepted by her family. Today, with support from the UN migration agency (IOM), she sees a brighter future in her new home in Izmir, Türkiye. Source UN News Read More

Human Rights

Stories from the UN Archive: Stevie Wonder’s boost for World Braille Day

January 4, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Music legend Stevie Wonder had a strong and powerful message marking the 10th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the UN back in 2016: “We need to have equal access to education and to knowledge and information,” he told delegates. Source UN News Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Food aid relief for Rohingya, 5 new Security Council members, jailing of Russian poets draws rebuke from rights expert

January 3, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

Critical food aid support is to be stepped up for many hundreds of thousands of Myanmar refugees sheltering in neighbouring Bangladesh, the UN World Food Programme, WFP, announced on Tuesday. Source UN News Read More

Lifestyle

Critical Thinking and Skepticism for Children in Africa

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Leo IgweCritical Thinking

By Leo Igwe Whenever skepticism is discussed, reference is often made to adults, university students and staff, scholars, and intellectuals. Skepticism is a topic for philosophers or eggheads, a discipline that requires much learning and training to practice. Skepticism is a school of thought linked to particular cultures, to Western thinkers such as Rene Descartes, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, etc,… Read More

Lifestyle OP-ED

In Solidarity With Gays in Africa: If Churches Cannot ‘Bless’ Your Union, Humanists Will

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Leo Igwe

By Leo Igwe To all gay people across Africa, I send you a message of support and solidarity on behalf of the humanist movement in the region. There is no doubt that this period must be a difficult moment for you, and your loved ones. But I want to assure you that, at the humanist movement, you… Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: UN rights chief condemns attacks in Nigeria, WFP supplies looted in Sudan, non-discrimination protections in the US

December 29, 2023 Village Reporterhuman rights

The top United Nations human rights official has voiced “deep alarm” over the series of attacks on communities in central Nigeria, which left at least 150 people dead and many more injured. Source UN News Read More

Lifestyle

Weaving the Culinary Tapestry: A Journey through the African Diaspora

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Global AuthorAfrican Diaspora

The culinary arts points to the rich history, diversity and influence of the African diaspora, to be explored at the upcoming Global Black Impact Summit on February 27, 2024 in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 28, 2023/ — Food is a unique storyteller, a cultural bridge and a carrier of traditions. As a result, the culinary traditions and rich tapestry… Read More

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Addressing Global Health Challenges: Irish Taoiseach Varadkar and WHO Director-General in Dublin Talks

December 21, 2023 Global AuthorHealth News

Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar welcomed Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, to Dublin today, to discuss strengthening the partnership between Ireland and the WHO across a range of global and domestic health areas. Dr Tedros also met with Michael Higgins, the President of Ireland. The meetings underscores Ireland’s commitment to actively address pressing health issues on both national… Read More

Human Rights

Stories from the UN Archive: Audrey Hepburn on children’s rights

December 21, 2023 Village Reporterhuman rights

Following the Second World War, acclaimed actor Audrey Hepburn survived on aid supplies from the United Nations during her own childhood in Europe, and as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), she travelled to virtually every region of the world. Source UN News Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Wave of ‘fear and dread’ in Ukraine, UN expert slams Navalny disappearance, youth leaders for nuclear disarmament meet

December 18, 2023 Village Reporterhuman rights

With more than 900 air attacks across Ukraine in just one week, the intensifying Russian bombing campaign is leaving millions of children without sustained access to electricity, heat and water, as winter temperatures plummet. Source UN News Read More

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Category: Lifestyle

Trans in Türkiye: The UN ‘breathed life back into my dreams’

Stories from the UN Archive: Stevie Wonder’s boost for World Braille Day

World News in Brief: Food aid relief for Rohingya, 5 new Security Council members, jailing of Russian poets draws rebuke from rights expert

Critical Thinking and Skepticism for Children in Africa

In Solidarity With Gays in Africa: If Churches Cannot ‘Bless’ Your Union, Humanists Will

World News in Brief: UN rights chief condemns attacks in Nigeria, WFP supplies looted in Sudan, non-discrimination protections in the US

Weaving the Culinary Tapestry: A Journey through the African Diaspora

Addressing Global Health Challenges: Irish Taoiseach Varadkar and WHO Director-General in Dublin Talks

Stories from the UN Archive: Audrey Hepburn on children’s rights

World News in Brief: Wave of ‘fear and dread’ in Ukraine, UN expert slams Navalny disappearance, youth leaders for nuclear disarmament meet