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Stories from the UN Archive: Nigerian Nobel Laureate condemns online hate

UN Photo/Jean Marc Ferré Wole Soyinka addresses a lecture series marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008. (file) This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words to clobber […]

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Europe – from a model of democracy to a Fort Europa

In our work with human rights, democracy, and inclusiveness in societies, we have had the possibility to exchange experiences with NGOs from Europe and abroad. In old days, people would normally ask us to share with them our impression, experiences and cooperation with EU institutions, national authorities and local NGO initiatives regarding inter-cultural living and development in the field of inter-ethnic relations.
We were always excited and enthusiastic to tell them of various schemes and plans of actions that were being utilised all over Europe so that its inhabitants could live their lives as they wish but at the same time accept and respect fellow human beings.

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Waiting would be ‘death sentence’ for millions on brink of starvation: Relief chief

“War is pushing millions of people to the brink of starvation. Only technicalities prevent famines from being declared, as people are already dying of hunger,” said Mr. Griffiths. “Waiting for an official declaration of famine before acting would be a death sentence for hundreds of thousands of people and a moral outrage,” he added.  As […]

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Gaza: Hamas, Israel committed war crimes, claims independent rights probe

This was among the conclusions listed in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, released on Wednesday. “Amid months of losses and despair, retribution and atrocities, the only tangible result has been compounding the immense suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis, with civilians, […]

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Professor Mar Leal, from University of Seville, stated that religious freedom must be protected and not given for granted

KingNewsWire // Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 12th Jun 2024 – Leading voices for the promotion and defense of religious freedom across Spain and Europe gathered at the University of Seville on May 27, 2024 for the presentation of a new book titled “10 Years of Promoting and Defending Religious Freedom.” The hefty 560 page book, funded by […]

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The persecution faced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan

Introduction For a period, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan has endured persecution and bias despite the constitutional assurance of religious freedom in the country. The situation has worsened recently, with extremist factions such as Tehrik-e-Labaik (TLP) stoking animosity and aggression towards the Ahmadis. The oppression has reached a point where many Ahmadis are obliged to flee Pakistan to ensure the safety of their families and practice their religion freely. Organizations like the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) and the Coordination des Association et des Particulier pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP-LC) have been actively raising awareness and advocating for the rights of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.

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From AI to war zones, UN hosts largest global meeting on disability issues

Welcome to this first ever guest-edited UN News live page. We’re reporting from the opening day of the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the game-changing Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Our blogger-in-chief this morning is Nick Herd, an activist, actor and talk show host with Down syndrome […]

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Apple unveils AI tech: ChatGPT arrives on iPhone and ‘Apple Intelligence’ launched

Apple showcased AI integration at the WWDC 2024 Developer Conference, with revamped Siri, OpenAI partnership included. But updates fail to impress investors. The use of augmented reality. Image credit: Apple In a much-anticipated reveal, Apple introduced its new “Apple Intelligence” technology at its annual developer conference on Monday, showcasing its integration across various apps, including […]

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European elections: EU institutions prepared to counter disinformation | News

The European elections are a flagship of European democracy. As documented by e.g. the European Digital Media Observatory, disinformation actors from inside and outside the EU seek to undermine the integrity of the electoral process, trust in democratic processes at large and sow division and polarisation in our societies. According to the Eurobarometer, 81% of […]

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Funding is needed to support Sudanese refugees in Chad: UNHCR

Laura Lo Castro, UNHCR‘s representative in Chad, said that expected rains have started in Adre, leaving tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees without shelter suitable for protection. The rains also impede humanitarian access due to catastrophic flooding, she added. “It’s paramount that we scale up the response now and immediately relocate as many refugees as […]

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The Olympic Games and Religion: A Journey from Ancient Greece to Paris 2024

The connection, between the Olympic Games and religion spans from Greece to the Paris 2024 Games. Originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, the Olympics were initially an event dedicated to Zeus, the king of gods. Beyond contests the Games were an integral part of a broader religious festival involving sacrifices and rituals. Competitors from city states engaged in events like running, jumping, wrestling and chariot racing while honoring the deities.

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Home robotics – new “potential breakthrough” for Apple?

Apple Inc. is actively exploring the realm of personal robotics, a sector with the potential to become the company’s next major innovation, according to insiders familiar with the matter. Pictured: robot vacuum cleaner (associative photo). Image credit: YoonJae Baik via Unsplash, free license Apple engineers are developing a mobile robot designed to follow users around […]

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Carlos Alcaraz Outlasts Zverev to Claim First Roland-Garros Crown

Spaniard Secures Third Major Title, Cements Place Among Tennis Elite Paris, June 9th, 2024 — Carlos Alcaraz, the prodigious talent from Spain, clinched his first Roland-Garros title on Sunday, outlasting Germany’s Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set battle. With this victory, Alcaraz added the coveted Paris trophy to his growing collection, which already includes titles from […]

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Dissolution of the French National Assembly by Macron: Context and Consequences

Emmanuel Macron has decided to dissolve the National Assembly following a significant defeat for the presidential majority in the 2024 European elections. The decision comes against a backdrop in which the Rassemblement National (RN) won around 33% of the vote, significantly outperforming the other parties, including Macron’s party, represented by Valérie Hayer, which only received […]

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Amid ongoing Israeli incursions into Gaza, aid facilities shut ‘one after another’

“Humanitarian facilities in Rafah are forced to close one after another…The flow of humanitarian aid supplies into Gaza, already insufficient to meet the soaring needs, has dropped by 67 per cent since 7 May,” reported the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, amid reports that kitchens, clinics and hospitals are shutting down. Until Israeli troops seized […]

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First Person: Guest editing UN News’s first live blog takeover

That’s happening on the opening day of the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the game-changing Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, taking place from 11 to 13 June 2024. From being a delegate at COSP16 to taking over UN News’s live blog at COSP17, the activist with Down […]

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