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The culinary specialties of Antwerp: a taste journey in Belgium When we think of Belgium, we often think of the famous waffles, crispy fries and tasty beer. However, the city of Antwerp offers much more than that in terms of culinary specialties. This port city located in the Flemish region is renowned for its rich […]

Addressing the opening of the Council’s 54th session, Mr. Türk strongly condemned the “old, blunt, brutal politics of repression” as exemplified by a rise in military coups and the crushing of dissent – “in short, the fist”.  Following military takeovers in Niger and Gabon, he insisted that the “unconstitutional changes in government” such as the […]

She is currently deployed with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, to the north of her country, supporting refugees who are fleeing conflict in Sudan. She has been speaking to UN News ahead of World Humanitarian Day  which is commemorated annually on 19 August. “Saving lives became a passion of mine when I was 15. One of […]

All representative institutions of the Spanish-speaking Jewish communities support the initiative. The removal of the definition of “Jew” as “avaricious or usurious person” is requested, as well as the definition of “judiada” as “a dirty trick.” Madrid, September 6, 2023. More than 20 Jewish communities worldwide have formallyrequested the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) to eliminate […]

Discover the ongoing persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia, where believers face imprisonment for practicing their faith in private.

Electric cars, solar panels and smartphones – all of them contain critical raw materials. They are the lifeblood of our modern societies.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres was delivering his message marking the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief and began by reiterating that freedom of belief is “an inalienable human right”. “Yet, around the world, people and communities, particularly minorities, face intolerance, discrimination and threats – to their places of […]

GN Saibaba, a former English professor at Delhi University, was arrested in 2014 and accused of links to banned Maoist groups, according to media reports. He was sentenced to life imprisonment three years later for multiple offences under the country’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. ‘Shameful’ detention “GN Saibaba is a long-standing defender of the rights […]

A new publication from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) presents “credible” reports that between 15 August 2021 and 30 June 2023, the country’s de facto authorities were responsible for 218 extrajudicial killings, 14 enforced disappearances, over 144 instances of torture and ill treatment, and 424 arbitrary arrests and detentions.  ‘Betrayal of trust’ UN human […]

Brussels, city of art and culture: Museums and unmissable events Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is a city bursting with art and culture. With its many museums and events, it attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. In this article, we will explore some of the must-see museums and events in […]

It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual

Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Of that figure, 6.3 million people – 13 per cent of Sudan’s population – are experiencing emergency levels of hunger – classified as Phase 4 of […]

Leaders of the G20 the group consisting of the world’s economies have reached a last-minute agreement on the Ukraine section of their summit statement to prevent a complete breakdown of the document. The main challenge during weeks of negotiations was how to address the conflict in Eastern Europe without alienating Russia, one of the bloc’s […]

“It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO. “Today, let us remember the victims and freedom fighters of the past so that they may inspire future generations to build just societies.” The […]

Friday evening a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco resulting in a tragic loss of more than 2,000 lives and leaving over 2,000 people injured. Official statements from authorities have confirmed these devastating numbers. Leaders from regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa and global organizations have expressed their support and […]

Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Source link

That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged Greece on Wednesday to investigate alleged violations against asylum-seekers. They said that they were “particularly concerned” by the failure of the country’s security personnel and coast guard to provide “prompt and effective” assistance […]

The United Nations continues to deliver aid in Niger, nearly three weeks since President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by some of his guards in a power grab. Source link

“Given the tensions and divisions arising from the constitutional referendum, the Central African authorities urgently need to engage all actors in a genuine political dialogue aimed at de-escalating the situation”, said Yao Agbetse, the UN Independent Expert on the Central African Republic, at the end of a 10-day visit to the country.  Inclusive talks “Only an […]

An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday. Source link