Iranian Authorities Are Threatening Journalists: UN Experts
A group of UN human rights experts* have once again voiced alarm at the targeting of journalists working for the BBC and other broadcasters, and their families by Iranian authorities.…
President Trump Stops Afghan War, Taliban and U.S. Sign Peace Deal
The peace agreement is being seen as a victory for Pakistan which has always maintained that it has been weeding out terrorism from its soil and the neighboring areas. By…
Female Genital Mutilation Costs $1.4 Billion Annually: WHO
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) poses serious risks to the health and well-being of women and girls, while it also exacts a crippling economic toll, according to the World Health Organization…
Environmental Degradation Drives Sexual Exploitation: Study
The degradation of nature can lead to gender-based violence including sexual assault, domestic violence, and forced prostitution, according to a new IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature study. Competition…
UN Report on Islamic State Terrorism in Iraq Raises Concerns
A UN report published Tuesday (January 28) on the trials conducted under Iraq’s anti-terrorism laws recognizes the considerable efforts taken to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed by ISIL /…
How Drones Improve Service Delivery for Children
The first African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) has opened in Lilongwe, Malawi, according to UNICEF. The move is part of efforts to promote the use of drones in programs…