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Ohio Judge Strikes Down Six-Week Abortion Ban, Citing Constitutional Violation

Ohio Judge Strikes Down Six-Week Abortion Ban, Citing Constitutional Violation

Ohio Judge Christian Jenkins permanently overturned the state's six-week abortion prohibition in a historic decision, therefore strengthening the constitutional amendment adopted by Ohioans to protect their right to abortion. Serving at the Hamilton County Court

Haiti gang violence forces over 10,000 people to flee homes in past 7 days

Haiti gang violence forces over 10,000 people to flee homes in past 7 days

More than 10,000 people in Haiti have been internally displaced in the past seven days as armed gangs operating in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince increase attacks on areas they do not have

Human rights experts concerned over uncertainty surrounding Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna’s fate

Human rights experts concerned over uncertainty surrounding Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna’s fate

A group of UN independent human rights experts are asking for clarification of the reported death of Victoria Roshchyna, an award-winning Ukrainian journalist who went missing while covering the Russian-occupied area. Her status has caused

UN raises alarm over potential destruction of Palestinian population in Gaza

UN raises alarm over potential destruction of Palestinian population in Gaza

The UN Human Rights Office is concerned about the possible destruction of the Palestinian population in north Gaza because of the Israeli military conducting hostilities, affecting supply of aid and passing orders that are leading

Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

The UN biodiversity summit, formally COP16 or the 16th Conference of Parties to the UN Biodiversity Convention, officially opened in Colombia on Monday. Hopes are high that negotiating countries can arrive at a safe and

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

On Friday, the United Nations Security Council decided to extend for 1 year the sanctions regime in Haiti, including a targeted assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo measures. It is aimed at effectively addressing

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea apparently became the target of a drone attack. The politician's spokesperson soon confirmed that he's not in the vicinity and there had been no casualties

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

US President Joe Biden is currently in Berlin on a high-profile trip. During his stay in the German capital, he is also expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres on October 16 presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organisation's deepening focus on peace, sustainable development and human rights initiatives. Outlining his proposal at the general

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the significant number of civilians casualties inflicted by the intensifying Israeli military campaign in northern Gaza. It comes as an attack on a school turned shelter in Nuseirat killed