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December 4, 2020

Investing in midwife-led interventions 'could save 4.3 million lives per year'

About two-thirds of maternal deaths, newborn deaths and stillbirths could be prevented by 2035 with universal access to care from professional midwives, says the World Health Organisation.
December 3, 2020

War crimes trial in Switzerland 'important step forward for victims'

The trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes during Liberia’s first civil war is an important step forward for victims, says Human Rights Watch.
December 2, 2020

At least 4 children killed in artillery shelling in Hodeida, Yemen

International powers fuelling this crisis must do anything possible in order to ensure that children and their families are protected, says Save the Children.
December 1, 2020

UN chief urges global solidarity and shared responsibility on World Aids Day

Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. The UN Secretary-General has called on the world to stand in solidarity and show responsibility to overcome COVID-19 and AIDS.
November 30, 2020

Call for Iraqi parliament to scrap Bill which threatens free speech

Parts of the Bill appear to conflict with international law and would seriously curtail the right to freedom of expression and association.
November 29, 2020

Egyptian human rights defenders jailed after meeting diplomats

The arrests underline the grave risks human rights defenders face in Egypt every day while carrying out their legitimate work, say UN experts.
November 28, 2020

UN agencies join forces to support family farming in Near East and North Africa

The International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations have joined force to support family farming in the Near East and North Africa region.
November 27, 2020

Transfer of Saudi human rights defender's case to 'notorious' court condemned

The Specialised Criminal Court is notorious for issuing lengthy prison sentences following seriously flawed trials, says Amnesty International.
November 26, 2020

European Commission presents action plan on integration and inclusion

Successful integration and inclusion is an essential part of a well-managed and effective migration and asylum policy, and essential for social cohesion and for a dynamic economy that works for all, says the European Commission.
November 25, 2020

Closure of Iraqi displaced persons camps put thousands at risk, says new report

Thousands of Iraqis with perceived ties to the Islamic State armed group are at risk as the Iraqi authorities close displaced-person camps.

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