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Human Rights 

UN rights chief ‘strongly’ condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia

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“I strongly condemn these shocking mass executions across six cities in Saudi Arabia yesterday in spite of grave concerns raised about these cases by numerous UN Special Rapporteurs, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and others,” she said in a statement. Amid allegations that confessions were obtained through torture, she voiced concern over a lack of due… Read More

Wander Africa

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About Wander Africa We offer private/custom safaris We offer group tours/safaris Our main focus is: Luxury safaris We book pre/post-safari attractions Operating in: Languages we speak: Wander Africa is a boutique luxury safari company owned and managed by, Jay and Brandi – two knowledgeable travel designers that happen to be partners in business and in life. Jay was born and… Read More
Human Rights 

Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate

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At the meeting marking the 10th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1888, which created the mandate of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Council passed a German-drafted resolution to reduce sexual violence in conflict and end rape as a weapon of war, with 13 in favour, and two countries, Russia and China, abstaining. “Local civil society organizations,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone’, declares UN health agency

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The disease remains on the of the world’s leading killers, with one child dying every two minutes. Most of the fatalities are in Africa, where more than 250,000 children die each year. Known officially as the RTS,S, vaccine, it will also be introduced in Ghana and Kenya in the coming weeks. “We have seen tremendous gains from bed nets and… Read More
Human Rights 

Traditional knowledge at ‘core’ of indigenous heritage, and ‘must be protected’, says UN Forum

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Anne Nuorgam, who is a member of Finland’s Saami Parliament and head of the Saami Council’s Human Rights Unit, described the Forum as an opportunity to share innovations and practices, developed in indigenous communities “over centuries and millennia”. Indigenous peoples make up less than six per cent of the world’s population, but account for 15 per cent of the poorest… Read More

Royal Paw Safaris

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Royal Paw Safaris is registered to carry out tours and travel business. Royal Paw safaris is a company founded on a passion for exclusive travel and a passion to bring magnificent experiences while travelling to Africa closer to you with a wide array of encounters with our outstanding wildlife and cultural experiences. We tailor-make itineraries to suit your exact requirements… Read More

Splendor Holidays Kenya Ltd

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Splendor Holidays Kenya Ltd is a Kenyan registered independent Tours and Travel Service Management Company established in 2014 with a goal of providing extensive and competent leisure and business travel service to both corporate and individual clients inbound and outbound.Our blazing passion for tours and travels has been the driving force of realizing our dream of establishing a tour and… Read More
Human Rights 

Thursday’s Daily Brief: impact of bad working conditions, Syria and Libya humanitarian news, human rights in Bahrain, families reunified in South Sudan

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Stress, overtime, disease, contribute to 2.8 million workers’ deaths per year, reports UN labour agency Stress, excessively-long working hours and disease, contribute to the deaths of nearly 2.8 million workers every year, while an additional 374 million people get injured or fall ill because of their jobs, the UN labour agency, ILO, said on Thursday. In a new report underlining… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Vaccines are safe’ and save lives, UNICEF declares, launching new #VaccinesWork campaign

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To inspire confidence in the power and safety of vaccines, UNICEF is using the hashtag #VaccinesWork for the global campaign, centred around World Immunization Week, which runs from 24 to 30 April. “We want the awareness that #VaccinesWork, to go viral,” said Robin Nandy, UNICEF’s Chief of Immunization. “This campaign is an opportunity to show the world that social media can… Read More
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Stress, overtime, disease, contribute to 2.8 million workers’ deaths per year, reports UN labour agency

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In a new report underlining ILO’s message that no paid work should threaten your wellbeing, your safety or your life, the agency identifies several new or existing occupational risks of growing concern, that affect women more than men. These include modern working practices overall, world population growth, increased digital connectivity and climate change, which are believed to account for losses… Read More
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