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Female activists call for UN help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/06/2020
» Human rights groups have urged the United Nations to intervene over legal threats being pursued by business operators and some state agencies against women activists in Thailand in an apparent bid to silence them.
Over 1% of humanity displaced: UN
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» GENEVA: Nearly 80 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence and persecution, marking a near-doubling of global displacement in a decade, the UN said Thursday.
UN declares Africa free of polio
AFP, Published on 26/08/2020
» LAGOS - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday declared that Africa was free of the virus that causes polio, a landmark in a decades-long campaign to eradicate the notorious disease around the world.
Singapore 'hawker' culture gains UN recognition
AFP, Published on 18/12/2020
» SINGAPORE: Once seen as lowly members of Singaporean society, cooks in the city-state's bustling "hawker" centres are rejoicing this week after the United Nations recognised their food as a cultural treasure.
Refugee claims by Venezuelans surging: UN
AFP, Published on 13/03/2018
» GENEVA - Nearly 100,000 people who fled Venezuela have claimed refugee status since the start of 2017, the UN said Tuesday, as it ramped up response plans for a displacement crisis likely to worsen.
Philippines informs UN of ICC withdrawal
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2018
» MANILA: The Philippines has notified the UN secretary-general of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), but has assured the United Nations of its commitment to the rule of law.
UN examines rights in Thai workplaces
News, Jan-David Franke, Published on 05/04/2018
» UN experts have presented their preliminary observations on the state of human rights in Thailand's private sector and provided recommendations to the government and businesses to improve corporate respect for human rights and strengthen access to effective remedies.
UN group highlights nexus of duties
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 10/04/2018
» At the end of their well-received visit to Thailand, the UN Working Group (WG) on Business and Human Rights issued a useful and constructive statement. As with any visit by a human rights body, the WG's findings indicate both a positive side and another side that needs improvement.
UN urges Muslim help with refugees
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 11/05/2018
» The UN refugee agency has joined hands with the Sheikhul Islam Office to urge Muslims in Thailand to lend a helping hand to refugees during Ramadan, which begins next week.
UN ceasefire efforts in Yemen fizzle
AFP, Published on 18/06/2018
» SANAA: UN ceasefire efforts in Yemen appeared to have fizzled on Monday, raising fears for civilians as Saudi-backed pro-government forces press an offensive to retake the key rebel-held port city of Hodeida.