Mysterious Death of Journalist Maxim Borodin in Russia
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, asked Friday the authorities of the Russian Federation to investigate the death of reporter Maxim Borodin on 15 April. “I call for a thorough…
Values Fund to Support Human Rights Work in European Union
The UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe welcomes the adoption Thursday by the European Parliament of a resolution calling for the establishment of a “Values Fund” or “Values Instrument”…
Netherlands: Adapting NATO to a Changing World
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked the Netherlands for its contributions to the security of the Alliance during a visit to The Hague on Thursday. According to a NATO communique,…
National Geographic to Release Documentary Series on Global Warming
Rosatom and National Geographic announced Tuesday at the Palace of Neptune in Madrid (Spain) the launch of a new documentary series, Wild Edens. According to National Geographic, the series is…
NATO Lauds Germany’s Efforts to Help Afghan Security Forces
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Germany for its vital contributions to the Alliance in talks with the new German cabinet, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, on Tuesday. Speaking at…
UN to Host Forum on Business and Human Rights
The UN Forum – an annual gathering on business and human rights – will take place from 26-28 November 2018 at Geneva, Switzerland. It will attract more than 2,000 participants…