November 2022

Peace Blog

Women and girls are more at risk to be killed at home, UN Women report

Latest study shows that, on average, more than five women or girls were killed every hour by intimate partners or other family members in 2021   New York — A new study by UNODC and UN Women shows that, on average, more than five women or girls were killed every hour by someone in their …

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activist Khurram Parvez

UN experts demand immediate release of Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez

One year in detention: UN experts demand immediate release of Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez GENEVA – The arrest and detention of Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez has a chilling effect on civil society, rights activists and journalists in the region, UN experts warned today, reiterating their call for his immediate and unconditional release by …

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peaceful protesters

China: China Government must not detain peaceful protesters as unprecedented demonstrations break out across the country

China: Government must not detain peaceful protesters as unprecedented demonstrations break out across the country Beijing- Responding to widespread protests unprecedented in recent years, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director Hana Young said: “The tragedy of the Urumqi fire has inspired remarkable bravery across China. Peaceful protesters are holding blank pieces of paper, chanting slogans, and …

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Iraq

Iraq: No Justice for Protester Deaths, justice for vicious violence against peaceful protesters

Iraq: No Justice for Protester Deaths, justice for vicious violence against peaceful protesters Promises of Accountability Broken as State-Linked Killers Walk Free (Beirut) – The Iraqi government under former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi failed to deliver on promises of legal accountability for state security personnel and state-backed armed groups responsible for killing, maiming, and disappearing …

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Violence against women

Violence against women must stop; five stories of strength and survival

Violence against women must stop; five stories of strength and survival. UN   UN News – Conflicts, humanitarian crises and increasing climate-related disasters have led to higher levels of violence against women and girls (VAWG), which has only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing into sharp focus the urgent need to stem the scourge. Globally, …

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UN Human Rights body launches Iran human rights investigation

UN Human Rights body launches Iran human rights investigation UN NEWS (Iran) – The Council, meeting in special session in response to the crisis that was sparked by the death in September in police custody of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini, heard Mr. Türk criticize “the fortress mentality of those who wield power” in Iran. The …

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alliance of peace

UN chief calls for global ‘alliance of peace’ recognizing inclusion and richness of diversity

UN NEWS (Morocco) –  Mr. Guterres was speaking at the opening of the 9th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which is taking place in Fez, Morocco. “The forces of division and hate are finding fertile ground in a landscape marred by injustice and conflicts,” said Mr. Guterres, calling for the creation …

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