Partial opening of the Rafah crossing – the hope and anxiety of Palestinians in Gaza
An injured child awaits medical evacuation. Partial opening of the Rafah crossing – the hope and anxiety of Palestinians in Gaza Peace and security The resumption of operation of the…
The UN is sounding the alarm: five years after the coup, mass sexual violence continues in Myanmar
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Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
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Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
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UNICEF: Every third child in Europe and Central Asia experiences corporal punishment
Violent discipline has long-term emotional and psychological consequences. UNICEF: Every third child in Europe and Central Asia experiences corporal punishment Human rights Across Europe and Central Asia, millions of children…
Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity
Red buoy markers mark the path of a submarine cable being laid in the ocean. The Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit will take place on 2–3 February 2026 in…
UN human rights chief welcomes preparation of treaty on crimes against humanity
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Top news of the day | Friday: Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Myanmar
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From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato runs to challenge racism and reclaim the migration narrative
Running across continents, Deo retraced humanity’s earliest migration routes, using movement as a way to spark conversations about belonging, identity, and shared origins. From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato…
WE EXPLAIN | How the UN fights organized crime at borders
Over 90 percent of global trade is carried out in containers, with more than 860 million units transported annually. WE EXPLAIN | How the UN fights organized crime at borders…