UN human rights officials warn that human rights defenders, other activists are subject to arbitrary arrests, torture, other forms of government intimidation
UNHCR says more than 10 million people have been forced to leave their homes in the month since Russia’s invasion
The biggest area of concern is the wide use of explosive weapons in populated areas
UNCTAD estimates global economic growth will decrease to 2.6% from 3.6% in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the gains made since 2000 in saving lives from the infectious disease
The World Food Program warns hunger is likely to increase in Haiti as the war in Ukraine causes the price of imported wheat to rise
Cyclone Gombe has killed 60, affected nearly half-million
Poland is host to about 61% of the more than 3.5 million refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine into neighboring countries over the past month
Escalating violence by unidentified armed groups in Cabo Delgado has sent tens of thousands of people fleeing for their lives since the start of the year
The expert warns continued exclusion will prolong the country's worsening human rights violations
Myanmar’s brutal military dictatorship is destroying the fabric of society and putting the state at increased risk of collapse, says the U.N. high commissioner for human rights
A seventh round of UN-mediated talks begins this week to draft a new constitution for this battle-scarred country
Money would be aimed at helping 2.3 million refugees and communities sheltering them in five countries
WFP warns of potential severe food shortages in Ukraine, global surge in hunger, malnutrition
A team of UN investigators says the Venezuelan government has failed to honor its pledge to reform its judicial system and end impunity for perpetrators of human rights violations
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is escalating, spreading to new areas of country with no regard for civilian safety; seen as violation of international humanitarian law
UN rights chief warns humanitarian and economic issues are likely to claim more lives in Afghanistan than conflict
The agency says it will provide assistance and protection for millions of Ukrainians displaced by Russia's invasion both inside Ukraine and as refugees in neighboring countries
Thousands of people are fleeing their parched lands in search of more fertile territory and humanitarian assistance to help them survive
The UN so far has recorded 564 civilian deaths and 982 injuries since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, though true toll is likely much higher
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