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PWDA: NSW Budget Of Must Haves Should Have Had People With Disability At Its Heart
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:25 pm | People with Disability Australia - PWDA
18 June People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in housing and cost-of-living relief but is disappointed by the lack of funding for people with disabilities in today’s NSW Budget. The national cross-disability ... More >>
RSDP 4.5 Million For Three More Constituencies: Solomon Islands
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:15 pm | Solomon Islands MRD
Ministry delivers East Choiseul, East Makira, and Northwest Choiseul constituencies with fisheries and water & sanitation projects worth $4.5 million in total towards improving rural people’s livelihood More >>
Recognising The Valuable Role Of CSO In Regionalism
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:13 pm | PIANGO
Pacific Civil Society leaders will use this week’s Regional CSO Forum to articulate perspectives on the regional collective actions of the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan and CSO position in the Regional Architecture which will be reviewed in the ... More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson On Intimidation Of Opposition Members After Elections In Madagascar
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:02 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
As the High Constitutional Court continues to examine complaints related to the 29 May election, we urge respect for the independence of the judiciary. More >>
'We Cannot Have Peace Without Independence' - New Caledonia Government
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 3:57 pm | RNZ
New Caledonia will always get into trouble if the case of independence is not taken into consideration," New Caledonia government spokesperson Charles Wea says. More >>
Sustainable Finance Roadmap Is A Critical Step Towards Australia Being A Magnet For Capital
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 3:15 pm | Investor Group on Climate Change
The release this week of Treasury’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap is a critical step towards ensuring Australia attracts capital investment that maximises the vast opportunities in the nations’ clean industries. More >>
Increasing Floods And Drought Displaced 8m People Last Year In Ten Worst-hit Countries - Over Twice That Of A Decade Ago
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 1:24 pm | Oxfam Aotearoa
Water-related disasters forced nearly eight million people out of their homes in 10 of the world’s worst-hit countries last year - a 120% increase compared to a decade ago, said Oxfam today. More >>
INTERVIEW: Conflict-related Sexual Violence, ‘one Of History’s Greatest Silences’
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 10:36 am | UN News
Conflict-related sexual violence is one of history’s greatest silences and continues to be chronically underreported, even in a world with a record number of conflicts since World War Two, according to Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on More >>
Ration Cuts To Food Aid Exacerbate Hunger, Suicidal Thoughts, Child Abuse And Trafficking
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 9:31 am | World Vision New Zealand
World Vision is calling on the New Zealand government to increase its contribution to global food aid in light of a new report which reveals that food ration cuts are exacerbating not only hunger and malnutrition, but also child labour, child marriage ... More >>
Laws Of War Likely ‘consistently Violated’ In Israeli Strikes On Gaza: UN Rights Office
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 9:03 am | UN News
A UN probe into the Israeli military’s bombing of Gaza has pointed to the laws of war being “consistently violated” with regard to the use of hugely powerful bombs and an alleged lack of distinction between combatants and civilians, the Organization’s ... More >>
Honour The Strength And Courage Of Refugees, Urges UN Chief
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:53 am | UN News
“Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval” have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday. More >>
Adequate Healthcare Crucial To Support Survivors Of Sexual Violence
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:42 am | UN News
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital’s play in helping survivors heal. More >>
Independent Rights Probe Highlights Israeli ‘destruction And Dislocation’ Tactics In Gaza
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:07 am | UN News
High-level independent human rights investigators reiterated serious concerns on Wednesday about the legality of the Israeli army's conduct in Gaza and pushed back at claims that their inquiry has done too little to highlight the ongoing ordeal ... More >>
New World, New Hope: The Struggle For A Free Western Sahara Continues
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:57 am | Globetrotter
The Sahrawi freedom movement Polisario continues the armed struggle against Morocco, which uses Israeli spyware and lures the West with trade opportunities to turn a blind eye to the occupation of Western Sahara. More >>
Deadly And Growing Impact Of Air Pollution Laid Bare In New UNICEF-backed Report
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:57 am | UN News
The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death. More >>
International Solidarity On World Refugee Day
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:38 am | ITUC
This World Refugee Day, 20 June, the ITUC stands in solidarity with the millions of refugees and people forcibly displaced by climate change, conflict, persecution, and violence. More >>
UN Committee On Migrant Workers Publishes Findings On Congo, Senegal And Türkiye
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:07 am | OHCHR
The UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) today issued its findings on the Republic of the Congo, Senegal and Türkiye. More >>
International Day For The Elimination Of Sexual Violence In Conflict Statement By Radhouane Nouicer
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 3:59 am | OHCHR
Amidst the harrowing reports of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, this year marks the 10th commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, on 19 June, with a focus on healthcare. More >>
No Breakthrough In Hostage Kiwi Pilot Talks Held By Papua Rebels
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:08 pm | RNZ
All parties, including Papuan rebels who took Phillip Mehrtens hostage, want the New Zealand pilot released but freeing him is "complicated". More >>
Three Lessons I Learned On My Visit To Cuba
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 12:16 pm | Globetrotter
he Cuban revolution offers key lessons for progressive people in the United States about how to organize society in a way that favors the majority, and not an elite few. More >>
How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions And Global Conflicts In The 21st Century
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 12:00 pm | Independent Media Institute
Multinational corporations with global reach are increasingly getting entangled in conflicts and geopolitical rivalries by supporting multiple sides. As the U.S.-led global order faces challenges, their influence as transnational actors will only ... More >>
Heat Wave Crisis: Developing Nations Bear The Brunt
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 10:56 am | Globetrotter
Climate change presents a significant challenge for Global South countries due to their limited resources and capacity to respond effectively More >>
As H5N1 And Mpox Raise Alarm, Leaders Are Gambling Through Neglect Of Pandemic Preparedness
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:44 am | The Independent Panel
As H5N1 avian influenza surges in mammal populations and causes new human infections, and mpox is leading to deaths of children, the former Co-Chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response warn that leaders have not done nearly ... More >>
Thailand Legalizes The Right To Marriage For LGBTI+ Couples
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:29 am | Fortify Rights
Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to guarantee equal rights to marriage More >>
56th Session Of The Human Rights Council - Statement On Myanmar By Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner For Human Rights
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:20 am | OHCHR
Myanmar is in agonizing pain. And the disintegration of human rights continues at breakneck speed. This is a crisis emblematic of a decades-long legacy of military domination, the stifling of dissent, and division. More >>
Afghanistan: “All Tools” Approach Needed To End Systematic Gender Oppression, Says UN Expert
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:10 am | OHCHR
The Taliban’s pattern of systematic violations of women’s and girls’ fundamental rights has intensified, causing immense harm, spanning generations and all elements of society in Afghanistan, a UN expert said today. More >>
Global Update 56th Session Of The Human Rights Council - “We Must Urgently Find Our Way Back To Peace,” Says Türk
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:01 am | OHCHR
The situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is dramatically deteriorating. As of 15 June, 528 Palestinians, 133 of them children, had been killed by Israeli security forces and/or settlers since October, in many cases raising serious concerns ... More >>
Fiji Military Launch Inquiry Into 'Around $20m' Australian Patrol Boat 'Mishap'
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 5:26 pm | RNZ
"It is imperative for us to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and accountability by thoroughly examining the mishap," Commander Jone Kalouniwai says. More >>
New Zealanders Eye Asia's Rising Importance, Seek Stronger Connections
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:17 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples survey shows New Zealanders see Asia as a high-priority region for engagement. More >>
SurfCleaner Partners Eyesea To Improve Response And Minimise Effects Of Nearshore Oil Spills
Monday, 17 June 2024, 7:20 pm | Eyesea
Swedish water treatment firm SurfCleaner has entered into a global partnership with maritime pollution mapping specialist Eyesea to minimise the effects of nearshore oil spills. More >>
ACU Students Prepare For Virtual Meeting With Pope Francis
Monday, 17 June 2024, 3:29 pm | Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) students will hear from Pope Francis in a rare virtual meeting with fellow university students from the Asia-Pacific region this week. More >>
New Caledonia In Financial Strife - Budget Minister
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:12 pm | RNZ
"We can no longer afford to ensure the smooth operation of New Caledonia due to substantial loss of tax revenues and social contributions." More >>
NZDF’s Unique Approach To Getting The Best Out Of Personnel Sparks Overseas Interest
Monday, 17 June 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF Joint Support Group Human Performance Cell (HPC) is run from Trentham Military Camp and uses an evidence-based approach to optimise soldier readiness. More >>
Are We On Track To End AIDS, End Viral Hepatitis And End STIs By 2030?
Monday, 17 June 2024, 4:32 am | CNS
Well, it seems to be a mixed bag of gains and losses. While there are reasons to celebrate, significant gaps remain to be plugged. The latest Global Health Sector Strategies Report of the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that while there has ... More >>
Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth And Help The Planet Thrive, UN Chief Urges
Monday, 17 June 2024, 3:48 am | UN News
As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage and protect Earth, the UN chief said. More >>
International Domestic Workers’ Day: Democracy And Decent Work For All Domestic Workers
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 4:30 am | ITUC
The ITUC demands democratic workplace rights for all domestic workers as it stands in solidarity with them this International Domestic Workers’ Day, More >>
War In Ukraine Should Not Be ‘new Normal’, Warns Top Humanitarian There
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 4:13 am | UN News
A surge of attacks by Russian forces on the Kharkiv area of Ukraine is causing significant civilian casualties, as well as the destruction of homes and crucial infrastructure, the top UN official in Ukraine said today, in a plea not to “normalize” the dire ... More >>
Climate Change Fuels Tensions In Nigeria
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 4:03 am | UN News
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people’s lives and triggering conflict over key resources, a senior UN official in the country said on Friday. More >>
World News In Brief: Rights Abuses In Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:51 am | UN News
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing reconciliation and peace efforts in Ethiopia. More >>
Afro-descendant Leaders' Demands For COP16: Recognize Land Rights, Key To Conserving Biodiversity In Latin America
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 1:43 pm | Burness
For the first time, ahead of COP16, 25+ Afro-descendant organizations announce recommendations to prioritize land rights of communities contributing to conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean More >>
UN Experts Condemn Outrageous Disregard For Palestinian Civilians During Israel’s Military Operation In Nuseirat
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 5:04 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
On 8 June, Israeli Occupation Forces – allegedly assisted by foreign soldiers – entered Nuseirat disguised as displaced persons and aid workers in a humanitarian truck. They violently raided the area, assaulting residents with intense ground and ... More >>
Conflict And Lawlessness Hamper Food Aid Delivery In Gaza: WFP
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 5:00 am | UN News
Escalating fighting in the south and centre of Gaza makes it near-impossible for humanitarians to deliver desperately needed food aid, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Carl Skau, said on Friday at the end of a two-day ... More >>
(1) Yemen Detentions; (2) Ethiopia Report; (3) New UN Human Rights Report On Transnational Female Genital Mutilation
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:58 am | OHCHR
Geneva 14 June 2024 (1) Yemen detentions It has now been a week since six of our staff, among 13 UN personnel, were taken by the de facto authorities from their homes in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa, Hudaydah and Hajjah. Two of them are women. A number ... More >>
Peru: Draft Bill Establishing Statute Of Limitations On Atrocity Crimes Contravenes International Standards
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:58 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“The adoption of bill 6951/2023-CR pending approval before the Peruvian Congress, would foreclose the criminal prosecution, conviction and sanction of persons who committed such crimes before July 2002, impeding access to justice, and the right ... More >>
Launch Of Pacific Partnership To End Violence Against Women And Girls Phase II
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:50 am | UN Women
The Pacific Partnership brings together governments, civil society organisations, communities, and other partners to promote gender equality, prevent violence against women and girls, and increase access to quality response services for survivors. More >>
Driving Tourism Forward: Balancing Sustainability And Economic Growth
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:36 am | APEC
Striving for a balance between economic growth and sustainability of the environment can be a challenge, but a strategic plan should guide policymakers and industry players on the best way to succeed in having both. More >>
Security Council Demands End To Siege Of El Fasher In Sudan
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:13 am | UN News
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces (RSF) in Sudan to halt their siege on El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state. More >>
Haiti: UN Chief Welcomes New Government Amid Ongoing Challenges
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:11 am | UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the swearing in of Haiti’s new Government, urging stakeholders to continue making progress towards restoring democratic institutions through elections. More >>
World News In Brief: Ukraine Attacks Continue, Education In Africa, Albinism Update
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:09 am | UN News
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine Denise Brown on Thursday said she was ‘appalled’ by the scale of Russia’s overnight attack on Kryviy Rih City in the Dnipro Region. More >>
Will The G7 Apulia Summit Follow Think Tanks To Rearticulate Multilateralism?
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:05 am | Asia Pathways
The G7 alone can no longer decide the future of multilateralism, but it can certainly help showcase that it is a common good. More >>
Global Efforts To End Female Genital Mutilation Undermined By ‘vacation Cutting’
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:58 am | UN News
The global fight to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) is being undermined by the movement of some girls across national borders and beyond to undergo the procedure, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) warned in a new report published on Friday. More >>
UN Report Urges Concerted Global Action To Tackle Cross-border And Transnational Female Genital Mutilation
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:54 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Although many States have intensified their efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM), the practice continues across the world, in part due to “the clandestine nature of cross-border and transnational FGM,” the report says. More >>
As Bonn Climate Meeting Fails To Deliver, G7 Countries Must Protect Health And Lives
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:51 am | Global Climate and Health Alliance
Progress stalled in Bonn, with some countries deliberately avoiding discussions on ending fossil fuel use, undermining progress made at COP28, despite efforts by others to advance action. More >>
June Climate Meetings Take Modest Steps Forward; Steep Mountain Still To Climb Ahead Of COP29
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:47 am | UNFCCC
The Bonn Climate Change Conference concluded after two weeks of intensive work across a range of issues where progress is needed on the path to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. More >>
Japanese Farm Receives First ASC Certification For Commercial Cherry Salmon
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:39 am | Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Cherry salmon, named for its pink cherry-coloured scales, boasts a refined, light flesh colour and delicate fat. Its name is derived from the fact that it is often harvested during the enchanting "sakura" or cherry blossom season in Japan. More >>
RSF Files Third Complaint With ICC About Israeli War Crimes Against Journalists In Gaza
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:35 am | Reporters Sans Frontieres
The complaint reiterates RSF’s request to the prosecutor to comply with article 15 of the ICC’s Rome Statute by prioritising the investigation into the IDF’s crimes against journalists in Gaza since 7 October. More >>
UN Climate Change Exec Sec Speech: A Very Steep Mountain To Climb For Ambitious Outcomes At COP29
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:31 am | UNFCCC
We must uphold the science. And one thing is absolutely clear - success requires getting more serious about bridging divides and moving quickly from streamlining to specifics. More >>
Commercial Bank Of Ethiopia: Stop Public Shaming, Respect Human Rights
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:29 am | Access Now
The state-owned bank’s decision to publish hundreds of names, account numbers, and photographs of people the bank alleges to have withdrawn unauthorized funds due to a systems glitch, grossly violates people’s data and privacy rights. More >>
Recognizing LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes: Nominate For The International Pride Awards
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:27 am | UNDP
The deadline to submit your nominations for the International Pride Awards is on 30 June. More >>
COSP17: Tunisian Change Maker Invents A Sustainable Vehicle
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:21 am | UN News
Khadija Jallouli, a young Tunisian entrepreneur with a disability, called for redoubling international efforts aimed at integrating people with disabilities and involving them in decisions related to finding solutions to the challenges they face. More >>
