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UN Must Investigate and End Reprisals, Travel Restrictions and Transnational Repression
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Geneva 24 September 2025 Statement at the UN Human Rights Council's 60th Session Interactive Dialogue on UN Secretary General's report on cooperation with the United Nations Delivered by Sigrid Lipott Thank you, Mr President. CIVICUS welcomes the...
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World Rabies Prevention Week observed
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Dimapur, September 29 (MExN): The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), Dimapur unit, observed World Rabies Prevention Week with awareness programmes across three districts from September 25 to 27. The events, held under the theme “Act...
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UN Tourism marks World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, spotlighting sustainable transformation in global tourism
UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” focusing on resilience, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility across the sector. UN Tourism celebrated World...
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UN experts condemn Iran’s ‘industrial-scale’ executions
“The sheer scale of executions in Iran is staggering and represents a grave violation of the right to life,” human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, including Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights...
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UN Women Leaders Network calls for bold action on peace at UNGA80
UN Women On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), a powerful, intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders called for urgent action to centre women’s leadership in global peace efforts....
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World Teachers’ Day: FG pledges better welfare, support for teachers
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and recognition of teachers across Nigeria as the nation joined the global community to mark the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. The Minister of...
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UNICEF warns Gaza babies at risk amid intensified Israeli assault
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the immediate evacuation of more than two dozen ill or premature babies trapped in Gaza City hospitals amid Israel’s intensified assault on the area. “It is time to move them because Gaza...
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World Bank Recommends Bold Reforms to Restart Pakistan’s Poverty Reduction Efforts
The World Bank recently released a comprehensive review of Pakistan’s poverty and welfare trends since the early 2000s. The assessment has raised concerns about Pakistan’s economy, saying that the country’s once-effective poverty alleviation...
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World News | Herve Delphin Highlights Alignment of Planets, Symbolising Dynamics of India-EU Relations
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The EU's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, stated that the India-EU relationship has reached a pivotal moment, with both sides poised to elevate their strategic ties to the next level in his keynote address...
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International News Briefs for Monday, September 29, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, September 29, 2025. Israel Kills at Least 50 Palestinians over the Past Day in Gaza Sep 29, 2025 Israel has killed at least 50 Palestinians...
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Government Shutdown Could Harm Democrat Federal Employees
Congressional Democrat leadership appears prepared for a government shutdown even as it would imperil some of their supporters in the federal workforce. Meanwhile, some high-profile Democrats are reportedly also preparing for a wine-fueled Napa...
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World Animal Day 2025: “Save Animals, Save the Planet!”
Use the FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare Advocacy Guide to take small steps of Kindness this World Animal Day Cape Town, 29 September 2025 — On 4 October, South Africans will join the global community in celebrating World Animal Day, a time to pause and...
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Government–business pact delivers wins, eyes tougher reforms
The Government-Business Partnership is making significant progress, although there is still much to be done, an editors’ briefing heard late last week. In a frank discussion, the likes of Discovery’s Adrian Gore, Sibanye-Stillwater’s Neal...
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World Tourism Day-cum-1st Lizai Fest Celebration at Sadim Lizai Lake
Senapati, September 28: The World Tourism Day-cum-1st Lizai Fest was celebrated with great enthusiasm on September 27 and 28, 2025, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” at the picturesque Sadim Lizai Lake, one of Senapati...
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UN expert on foreign debt and human rights to visit Kuwait
OHCHR GENEVA – The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, Attiya Waris, will...
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UNICEF targets 7.8 million Kano children for Measles-Rubella vaccines
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A total of 7.8 million children in Kano State are expected to receive Measles-Rubella vaccines, according to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund The Fund’s Field Office in Kano, Rahama Farah who...
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UN Human Rights Chief shocked by violent response to electricity and water protests: Madagascar
OHCHR GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday expressed shock at the violent response by security forces to the ongoing protests in Madagascar. At least 22 people have been killed and more than a hundred injured. The...
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UN experts urge authorities to allow mothers detained on extremism charges to see their children: Belarus
OHCHR GENEVA – A group of UN experts* today called on Belarus to lift unnecessary restrictions on communication between women deprived of liberty on dubious extremism charges and their children. “We have received reports about women deprived of...
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World News | Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anita Anand in New York, Concludes High-level Week at UNGA 80
New York [US], September 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York on Monday, marking a significant step in rebuilding ties between the two countries. Jaishankar welcomed the recent...
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UN heritage body opens virtual museum to spotlight artefact trafficking
The United Nations’ heritage body on Monday announced the launch of a virtual museum showcasing hundreds of looted artefacts in a bid to draw attention to the trafficking of cultural property. A Zambian ritual mask, a pendant from the ancient...
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