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Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital as violence escalates, UN says
Senior U.N. officials warn that Haiti's gangs have gained "near-total control" of the capital and authorities are unable to ...
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What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document outlining the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to all people, everywhere. Adopted by the United Nations on December ...
Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata
Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly has declared Volker Türk, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, "persona non grata," criticizing the U.N. official for failing to ...
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Venezuelan Lawmakers Declare UN Human Rights Official Turk Persona Non Grata
Venezuela's government-allied National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously declared United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk persona non grata, after Turk publicly decried what he ...
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UN human rights body to set up office in Bangladesh
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is set to establish a presence in Bangladesh for an initial period of three years, marking a significant step in enhancing ...
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Women This Week: Indigenous Women Fight Wildfires in Bolivia
This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June ...