Tag: violence
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Ukraine wakes to more violence as Russia’s invasion enters fifth year
“Four years ago, people in Europe woke up in another world because generations like mine…
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World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence
Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. On arrival,…
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Choosing Peace Before Violence – Global Peace Foundation
“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only…
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Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire
In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief…
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Violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women: Submission to the Independent Expert on Protection against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Amnesty International submits this document in response to the call for inputs issued by the…
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Sexual Violence Survivors in Haiti Left Without Care
Sexual violence by criminal groups is not new in Haiti: Human Rights Watch has documented how criminal…
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Bangladeshi Women, Girls, Minorities Face Rising Violence
On February 12, Bangladesh is scheduled to hold its first general elections since the country’s…
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Sri Lanka: UN Finds Systemic Sexual Violence During Civil War
(Geneva) – A new United Nations report about sexual violence related to Sri Lanka’s civil…
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Sri Lanka: OHCHR report must spur government action on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence
Responding to a new report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights…
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DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, while support to survivors…