UN Urges Saudi Arabia to Release Woman Arrested for Tweets
The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) expressed its anguish over a 34-year prison sentence handed down to a Saudi woman charged with following and retweeting the…
Can People Die from Monkeypox Disease?
Monkeypox is not a new disease, and in some African countries it is endemic. However, the international outbreak which began in May 2022, has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Nominations Open for the Anti-Corruption Excellence Award
The evaluation of the nominations is carried out by the Assessment Advisory Board and the High-Level Award Committee. The Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Anti-Corruption Excellence Award intends to…
Over 306,000 Civilians Killed in Syria Conflict: UN Report
The report sets out the challenges in recording casualties during a conflict. The UN Human Rights Office has published a report which estimates that 306,887 civilians were killed between 1…
UN Urged to Take Action on Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia
A number of civil society organizations have urged UN member states to support joint action at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council session to hold Saudi Arabia to its international…
Partner2Connect Program Mobilizes USD 18.5 Billion to Connect the Unconnected
A global pledging event organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has rallied support from governments and companies to expand Internet access everywhere as a key aspect of sustainable development.…