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Education Under Attack – Girls’ Education – Safe Schools Declaration

Education Under Attack Attacks on schools, students and educators are attacks on children’s right to an education – and on their futures. The Safe Schools Problem Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated, as warring parties flout one of the most basic rules of war: the protection of children. The protracted nature of conflicts . Learn More

Sudan – A War of Atrocities – UN Rights Investigators Warn Civilians Are Paying the Highest Price.

Sudan -‘A War of Atrocities’ – UN Human Rights Investigators Warn Sudanese Civilians Are Paying the Highest Price. “Victims – especially women and children, who bear the greatest burden. 5 September 2025 - As the nearly 30-month-long conflict in Sudan between rival militaries grinds on, looting, burning, and shelling continues to destroy . Learn More

Aid Flotilla Taking Greta Thunberg, Other Activists to Gaza

Aid Flotilla Taking Greta Thunberg, Other Activists to Gaza A flotilla carrying activist Greta Thunberg and other activists that left Barcelona for the Gaza Strip Sunday with humanitarian aid on board turned around due to stormy weather, organizers said Monday. "Due to unsafe weather conditions, we conducted a sea trial then returned to port . Learn More

Women, Peace & Security: Facts & Figures

Women, Peace & Security: Facts & Figures Impact of conflicts and crises on women and girls ·        Women in peace processes ·        Women’s leadership in conflict and crisis ·        Women’s human rights in conflict and crisis ·        Gender-based violence in conflict ·        Women’s access to justice during and after . Learn More

World Leaders Attending China’s SCO Summit & Military Parade

World Leaders Attending China's SCO Summit & Military Parade By SIMINA MISTREANU,Associated Press Updated Sep 1, 2025 . TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is rolling out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major defense-related events this week. The guest lists, and some notable omissions, are a window into Beijing’s . Learn More

Yemen – Acute Food Insecurity & UN Staff Arbitrary Detention by Houtis

Yemen - Acute food insecurity deepens in the Government-controlled areas of  - Yemen amid severe funding cuts and economic downturn Aden, 22 June 2025 – The food security situation in the Government-controlled areas of southern Yemen is dire, with nearly half of the population acutely food insecure and struggling to find their next meal. The . Learn More

Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Have Become a Prominent Issue in Peace Talks.

Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Have Become a Prominent Issue in Peace Talks. By Matthew Bigg The fate of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted and deported by Russia surged onto the agenda for the latest peace talks. Both President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine raised the issue on Monday at White House . Learn More

Social Forum of the UN Human Rights Council

The Social Forum of the Human Rights Council In 2025, the Social Forum will take place on 30 and 31 October in Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations, Geneva. In accordance with resolution 56/12 of the Human Rights Council, it will focus on the contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for . Learn More

Erasure or Empowerment? In Africa’s Sahel, Women Confront a Stark Choice

Erasure or Empowerment? In Africa’s Sahel, Women Confront a Stark Choice 7 August 2025 - In Africa’s Sahel region, deepening violence and poverty – driven by displacement, hunger and terrorism – are stripping women and girls of their right to safety, education and a viable future. Risks to women and girls across this vast region are severe . Learn More

Bangladesh – Shock, Outrage at Incidents of Domestic Violence & Femicide Against Women

Bangladesh - Shock, Outrage at Incidents of Domestic Violence & Femicide Against Women Between January and July 2025 alone, 322 women lost their lives to domestic violence, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed shock and outrage over the recent deaths of two young mothers, Syeda Fahmida . Learn More

Afghanistan – Female Afghan Staff Have Received Death Threats – UN Report

Afghanistan - UN Report Says Its Female Afghan Staff Have Received Death Threats Taliban rulers say they are not behind the threats and are investigating, according to the United Nations. August 10, 2025 - Explicit death threats have been made against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations in Afghanistan, according to a new UN . Learn More

Afghanistan – Civil Society Groups Launch People’s Tribunal to Expose Taliban’s Gender Persecution

Afghanistan - Civil Society Groups Launch People’s Tribunal to Expose Taliban’s Gender Persecution August 13, 2025 - KABUL — A coalition of Afghan civil society organizations on Thursday announced the launch of the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan, an international justice initiative that will investigate and expose gender persecution . Learn More

Gender Inequality Increases the Risk of Modern Slavery for Women and Girls

Gender Inequality Increases the Risk of Modern Slavery for Women and Girls Modern slavery is fuelled by power imbalances, and gender inequality makes women and girls more vulnerable to exploitation. 2025 - Gender-based discrimination begins at birth and continues to affect women throughout their lives, shaping their opportunities and . Learn More

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