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UN rights chief calls on EU to adopt more ‘humane’ measures on migration

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief today reiterated his profound concern about the situation faced by refugees and migrants “in extreme vulnerability,” and urged the European Union to adopt a more humane set of measures on migration at a summit next week. more

UN chief presents Security Council with special measures to curb sexual exploitation

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday presented to the Security Council special measures aimed at ending impunity, helping and supporting victims, ...

UN experts suggest ways to avoid human rights violations during public protests

New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS):A new report presented on Wednesday to the United Nations Human Rights Council offers recommendations on proper preparations and precautions to protec ...

Large gender gaps remain across global labour market, UN agency reports

New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Despite some modest gains in some regions in the world, millions of women are losing ground in their quest for equality in the world of work, accordi ...

Human rights treaties are 'bedrock of sound governance,' says top UN official marking 50th anniversary

New York, Mar 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Marking 50 years since the unanimous adoption of two United Nations human rights treaties – respectively promoting respect for civil and political, ...

UN warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Greece amid disarry in Europe over asylum

New York, Mar 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Europe faces an imminent humanitarian crisis, largely of its own making, following a rapid build-up of people in already over-stretched Greece, the Un ...

Bihar Army exam: Candidates made to sit in underwear to prevent cheating

Patna, Mar 1 (IBNS) In a strange move, candidates appearing for Army recruitment exam in Bihar were stripped down to their underwear before they were allowed to partake in it, according to m ...

Kosovo: Time to shift focus to development, rule of law, human rights, says UN envoy

New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS) With Kosovo set to face “complex challenges” this year, it is an opportune time to perhaps shift local and international focus away from political ...

UK: Asian man's finger cut off

London, Feb 28 (IBNS): In an alleged racist attack, the finger of a man was chopped off with a meat cleaver in north England, media reports said.

South Sudan: UN deputy humanitarian chief calls for end to civilian suffering

New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS)The United Nations deputy humanitarian chief on Friday called on all parties to the conflict in South Sudan to protect civilians and grant safe and un ...