Report Documents Media Freedom Violations in Europe
A total of 1,063 individuals or media entities in 30 countries were subject to one or more press freedom violations. The International Press Institute (IPI) joined its partners in the…
Russia Recognizes 2 Separatist Republics in Ukraine
NATO supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. By RMN News Service Amid rising diplomatic tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two self-proclaimed…
Human Rights Defenders Face Threats At Belarus Border: UN Experts
Armed soldiers reportedly harassed journalists covering the arrival of migrants and asylum seekers. UN human rights experts* have said that Poland must investigate all allegations of harassment of human rights…
Corruption Causes Poverty and Abuse of Human Rights: Michelle Bachelet
Corruption weakens state institutions and undermines the rule of law and the functioning of the criminal justice systems. Corruption and illicit financial flows undermine available resources for States to address…
France and WHO Improve Health Systems to Combat Covid-19
France’s contribution will help accelerate equitable access to all Covid-19 tools. The Government of France and WHO on February 9 announced a new €50 million contribution agreement that will help…
Europe Offers €1.2 Billion Financial Assistance to Ukraine
Macro-financial assistance (MFA) operations are part of the EU’s wider engagement with neighbouring countries and are intended as an exceptional EU crisis response instrument. The European Commission has tabled a…