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UN human rights chief urges ‘independent’ probe of Sudan killings

UN human rights chief urges ‘independent’ probe of Sudan killings

Sudan - The Sudanese government was urged by the UN on Friday to launch an independent investigation into the claimed nine deaths caused by security personnel during protests. Michelle Bachelet, the head of the UN

Snakes and ladders with high stakes

Snakes and ladders with high stakes

Russia - It is still too early to determine who ultimately prevailed in Russia's conflict with Ukraine. However, the four months of conflict serve as a sharp reminder of the misery and unpredictability of war

Human Trafficking Goes Unnoticed As Truck Trailer Traffic Rises On US-Mexico Border

Human Trafficking Goes Unnoticed As Truck Trailer Traffic Rises On US-Mexico Border

United States - As news of humans being carried as objects on the Mexican border in a trailer come to light, what has also come to light is the pathetic desperation amongst people to cross

Occupational Safety Becomes Priority For ILO

Occupational Safety Becomes Priority For ILO

The International Labor Organization (ILO) made a landmark decision in its June International conference. It has actually adopted safe and healthy working environment as one of its five fundamental principles and rights at work for

Kidnapped Woman In Congo Raped And Made To Eat Human Flesh

Kidnapped Woman In Congo Raped And Made To Eat Human Flesh

Central Africa - In a shocking incident, a Congolese woman was kidnapped by militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was repeatedly raped and forced to cook and eat human flesh. A Congolese rights

MEA calls UN Human Rights office’s remarks on Setalvad “completely unwarranted”

MEA calls UN Human Rights office’s remarks on Setalvad “completely unwarranted”

India - The arrest of Teesta Setalvad and two other people was deemed "totally unnecessary" and an interference with India's autonomous legal system by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) a day after the UN

Female genital mutilation affects around 35,000 women in Belgium

Female genital mutilation affects around 35,000 women in Belgium

Belgium - It is incorrect to believe that western nations are unaffected by the fact that at least 200 million girls and women around the world have undergone some type of FGM, even though the

Abortions Can Resume In Texas After Judge Blocks Pre-Roe V Wade Ban

Abortions Can Resume In Texas After Judge Blocks Pre-Roe V Wade Ban

United States - A judge in Texas has blocked officials from enforcing a nearly century-old abortion ban that was back in effect after the United States Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Abortions

Nigerian Child Advocacy Groups Urge For Domestication Of Child Act 2003

Nigerian Child Advocacy Groups Urge For Domestication Of Child Act 2003

West Africa - The Child Rights Act needs to be domesticated soon, is the basic cry out from the children of Africa. This can be done only when child sensitive policies and strategies can be

American Women Are Afraid Of Period-Tracking Apps After Roe Vs Wade Verdict

American Women Are Afraid Of Period-Tracking Apps After Roe Vs Wade Verdict

United States - American women are afraid of period-tracking apps after the United States Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade judgment, taking away abortion rights from American women that had been there since