How to Improve the Human Rights Situation in North Korea
A United Nations (UN) rights expert has appealed to governments and civil society organizations to put people squarely at the…
Is the World Ready to Deal with Transport Challenges?
The first-ever global conference on sustainable transport takes place this weekend in Turkmenistan. It will bring together representatives from the…
Russia Urges António Guterres to Protect Human Rights
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin met Thursday with Secretary-General-designate of the United Nations António Guterres at the Kremlin. “Russia,…
UN Concerned at Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Benghazi
The United Nations (UN) is extremely concerned over the continued worsening humanitarian situation in Ganfouda area in the Libyan city…
Trump to Nominate Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador
President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Governor Nikki Haley (R-South Carolina) as the United States Permanent…
Gambia Abuses Human Rights by Detaining Journalists: UN
The United Nations (UN) human rights agency said Tuesday it is concerned that two weeks after their detention, two Gambian…