Indonesia chosen as one of five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council after a competitive bidding process
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Record Number of Countries Involved in Violent Conflicts
The number of countries involved in “violent conflicts” is the highest in 30 years the U.N. secretary-general said
UN releases first-ever Kashmir human rights report
Highlighting incidents in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistani-administered areas of Kashmir
Crackdown Hits Egyptian Activists, Bloggers and Journalists
UN human rights office reports prominent bloggers, activists and journalists arbitrarily arrested and subjected to interrogation
60 years of conflict and failed peacebuilding in Central African Republic
It is an open secret that France is still the colonial master of its former colonies. It has never wished for its former colonies to be independent as it totally relies on their resources to remain relevant.
A new Mexican journalism award for those covering rights abuses
The UN and AFP news agency have launched a new award to recognise journalists who cover human rights abuses
Internet Access in Least Developed Countries Brings Tech Gains
A recent study revealed that more than 64 percent of citizens of the least developed countries around the world now have access to the internet and or a mobile device. The results have been transformative.
Agreement Reached on UN-Sponsored Iraqi Electoral Code of Ethics
Representatives of Iraqi political parties and parliamentary blocs agreed on Friday on an electoral code of ethics
African Women Need Voice in Politics to Achieve Equality
Gender equality in Africa can be achieved only if women and girls — especially those in rural areas — have a voice
Repression buttresses Burundi leader’s bid to extend rule
Bid by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza could see him hold onto power for another decade or more