US and other Governments must not lose sight of human rights in North Korea while seeking security guarantees
7.7 million people in DRC suffering from acute hunger— a 30 percent increase over 2016
World Health Organization reports 28 hospitals and other facilities last month were targeted in eastern Ghouta, which currently is under relentless air and ground attack from Syrian forces and Russian ally
Zeid says Philippine president's slanderous attacks against UN special rapporteur disgraceful and must stop
UN says the situation has worsened in recent months because of an uptick in fighting that's driving more people to flee their and sell everything they own for food
Ten refugees have been killed by frightened elephants inside Kutupalong refugee settlement in Bangladesh, area long occupied by Asian Elephants
UN says everyone should be able to enjoy a safe and healthy environment
Operation to resettle African refugees evacuated from Libya to Niger temporarily suspended due to shortage of countries willing to accept them
In November, Russian air force strikes on civilian area in Aleppo killed 84 people and injured 150 others
Sporadic fighting between armed forces and militia groups in region has forced 11,000 people to flee their homes last month
More women are elected as parliamentarians in countries that have electoral quota systems
Verification of refugee data is important to ensure their numbers are not inflated and assistance reaches those for whom it is intended
World Health Organization warns that, without preventive action, as global population grows and ages, one in every 10 people may lose hearing within next 30 years
First convoy of humanitarian aid in months expected in besieged Damascus suburb Sunday
Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein warns the identity of those committing crimes against civilians in eastern Ghouta is known and they will not escape justice
Heavily armed Boko Haram militants have killed humanitarian workers and police in Borno State
UN says Syrian authorities may allow humanitarian convoys to enter eastern Ghouta
UN staff can call the 24-hour helpline to speak confidentially to a trained, impartial person
Efforts to prevent violence and human rights abuse are hampered by lack of funds at a time when commitment to human rights is deteriorating around the world
Investigations underway to determine why Lassa fever, disease that is endemic in Nigeria, is so extensive this year
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