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Venezuela: UN rights chief concerned about post-election tension and violence

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Türk said he was “extremely concerned” about increasing tensions in the South American…

2 years ago

Venezuela: Guterres ‘calls for complete transparency’ following disputed presidential election

Following hours of delays, incumbent Nicolas Maduro was formally declared winner of the disputed presidential election held on Sunday, securing…

2 years ago

Global education fund announces $2.5 million grant for Haiti

Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), announced the grant on Friday in the capital, Port-au-Prince, during a…

2 years ago

‘Entire social fabric’ unravelling in Haiti as displacement continues

The number of people forced to flee their homes has jumped from 362,000 in early March when violence spiked in…

2 years ago

Guatemala: UN rights chief concerned over polarization, inequality, racism

“It was a priority for me to come to Guatemala at a crucial moment in its history, and to support…

2 years ago

Haiti: Displaced women face ‘unprecedented’ level of insecurity and sexual violence

A new report by UN Women reveals the dire living conditions and lack of security faced by some 300,000 displaced…

2 years ago

UN and EU humanitarians appeal for more support for Haiti

“What Haitians want the most is peace, that will allow them to return to school, to farm their fields, to access…

2 years ago

Top aid officials call for greater solidarity and support for Haiti

Although the crisis has sparked immense needs, a nearly $680 million humanitarian plan launched in February is less than a quarter funded.“It is very clear for many people…

2 years ago

Insecurity main obstacle to realizing Colombia Peace Agreement, Security Council hears

The 2016 deal between the national authorities and the FARC-EP armed group in effect ended more than five decades of conflict, but violence persists. Hundreds of signatories killedUN…

2 years ago

UN emphasizes gender-sensitive approach in response to Hurricane Beryl

The response plan, unveiled on Tuesday, estimates initial requirements at $9 million and targets support for about 43,000 people in…

2 years ago