The U.N. human rights office accuses police in the Democratic Republic of Congo of violently breaking up peaceful protests ahead of the election campaign.
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Human Rights Defenders In Malawi Under Threat
Human right office warns human rights defenders. Activists in Malawi under threat as pre-electoral politicking heats up before next year’s general election.
US Cuts Funding To UN Agency Helping Palestinian Refugees
The Trump administration has cut funding to the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees, calling the organization “irredeemably flawed.”
Outgoing UN Human Rights Chief Warns UN Could Collapse
Outgoing United Nations’ Human Rights chief says the power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council could cause the U.N. to “collapse.”
Africa Loses One Of Its Most Prominent Democrats: Kofi Annan
Africa has lost one of its most prominent Democrats with the passing of Kofi Annan on August 18, 2018. Annan will be remembered as a man who fought for a fairer and more peaceful world.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies
Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.
Russian Government Accused of Widespread Practice of Torture
A U.N. watchdog committee said Friday that torture is widely practiced throughout Russia and that perpetrators of these crimes are very rarely punished.
Tools For Boosting Women’s Political Participation
A new report argues that “the under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit.”
Imprisoned Saudi Human Rights Activists Need To Be Freed
Crackdown against human rights defenders and activists, including women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia shows no signs of letting up
The Right Conditions That Are Needed for Credible DRC Elections
Conditions are not yet in place for presidential elections and the credibility of the vote could be compromised