Financial system must evolve in ‘giant leap towards global justice’: Guterres

Financial system must evolve in ‘giant leap towards global justice’: Guterres

Speaking at the Paris Finance Summit, Mr. Guterres said many African States were spending more on debt repayments than on desperately needed healthcare, and that over 50 countries were either in default or “dangerously” close to it. The UN chief called for a debt relief mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms and lower…

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Health data, women’s and LGBT rights in spotlight at Human Rights Council

Health data, women’s and LGBT rights in spotlight at Human Rights Council

The Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, warned that technology enabled easy sharing of sensitive health data of adolescents, migrants and people whose sexual orientation or health status was subject to discrimination. “Accessibility of information through digital tools should not impair the right to have personal health data treated with confidentiality,” Ms. Mofokeng…

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Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

“Whilst many challenges and risks lie ahead, there are also many opportunities, and I urge all international partners to lean in and provide additional support to the people,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing. Regarding current security conditions, Ms. Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), raised concerns…

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A thousand scooters are ready for the use of Hajj pilgrims in Makkah

A thousand scooters are ready for the use of Hajj pilgrims in Makkah

Photo, Arab Media Transport authorities of Saudi Arabia say that they have provided 1,000 electric scooters to facilitate the transportation of pilgrims during the annual Hajj season. According to Arab media reports, the service, which was launched on a trial basis during the Hajj season last year, aims to provide multiple choices for transportation during…

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