The International Alliance grants El-Masry Group a certificate of quality
The International Coalition for Human Rights affiliated to the United Nations granted a certificate of quality to El-Masry Group, which is specialized in manufacturing distinguished stainless steel basins within the Arab Republic of Egypt and at the global level.
Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan 2023
In 2023, two-thirds of the population of Yemen—21.6 million people—will need humanitarian assistance and protection services.1 The 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen (HRP) requires US$ 4.3 billion to reach the 17.3 million most vulnerable people in need (PiN) of humanitarian support as a result of protracted conflict, displacement and economic deterioration, compounded by recurrent […]
Sudan: Progress in Darfur militia leader trial, but Government cooperation wanes
Presenting his latest report, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan updated ambassadors on proceedings against Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as “Ali Kushayb”, charged with 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These atrocities were allegedly committed during the Darfur conflict which began in 2003, pitting Sudanese Government forces, backed by militia groups known […]
IOM Decries 50,000 Documented Deaths During Migration Worldwide
More than 50,000 people worldwide have lost their lives during their migratory journeys since IOM’s Missing Migrants Project began documenting deaths in 2014, according to a new IOM report published today (23/11). Despite the increasing loss of life, little action has been taken by governments in countries of origin, transit, and destination to address the ongoing global […]
Gender-related killings of women and girls: Improving data to improve responses to femicide/feminicide
Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation rooted in gender inequality and discrimination, unequal power relations, and harmful social norms. The gender-related killing of women and girls is the most brutal and extreme manifestation of such violence. With the aim of galvanizing global action against this all-too-pervasive crime, UNODC and UN […]
Ukraine: UN urges collective action to “prevent man-made humanitarian catastrophe” this winter
The UN Security Council, in open session on Wednesday evening, examined the situation in Ukraine, as large-scale attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure continue across the country, with devastating consequences for civilians. While the Ukrainians desperately sought shelter from the bombing, they also had to deal with freezing temperatures. The latest attacks renew fears that this […]
The High Commissioner for Human Rights supports the call for an investigation into the Iran crisi
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged the Human Rights Council on Thursday to launch an independent investigation into the ongoing deadly violence against protesters in Iran, where security forces have used “live ammunition, birdshot and other metal pellets, tear gas and batons.”