Europe

Ukraine war disrupts education for more than five million children: UNICEF

The impact of the conflict only compounds the two years of education lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more…

4 years ago

UN refugee chief praises Moldova for opening the country to Ukrainians fleeing war

“The Moldovan people and Government have shown remarkable solidarity with refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly one…

4 years ago

Ukraine: UN aid reaches Soledar as IAEA boosts safety measures at nuclear sites

Jens Laerke from UN aid coordinating office, OCHA, said that three trucks had been granted access to the heavily disputed…

4 years ago

Northern Ireland: UK ‘immunity’ legislation could hamper victims’ rights, warns Türk

The High Commissioner for Human Rights acknowledged on Thursday that addressing the violent legacy of intercommunal relations in Northern Ireland from the…

4 years ago

UN aims to boost aid to frontline areas of Ukraine; Black Sea grain exports near 18 million tonnes

The UN humanitarian coordination office, OCHA, said in a press release that a seven-truck convoy had reached Vovchansk in the…

4 years ago

Security Council: UN rights official raises concerns over Ukraine religious freedoms

The theme of the Council meeting briefing on Ukraine came under the “Threats to International Peace and Security” agenda item.…

4 years ago

Ukraine: Civilian attacks ‘must end immediately’ says UN, as search for Dnipro survivors continues

Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told Monday’s regular briefing for correspondents in New York that António Guterres had condemned Saturday evening’s…

4 years ago

Greece in spotlight over trial of activists, volunteers who rescued migrants

The hearing involving 24 volunteers and activists began on Tuesday on the Greek island of Lesvos, prompting OHCHR to warn…

4 years ago

COVID in Europe: China’s surge not a cause for concern ‘at this time’ says WHO, as XBB.1.5 virus spreads

Dr. Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization for Europe, explained that this is because the two variants circulating in…

4 years ago

Belarus: Trial of Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski ‘politically motivated’

Mr. Bialiatski, a veteran rights campaigner and founder of Viasna (or “spring”) civil society group, was arrested in July 2021…

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