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Femicides in Brazil reach their highest level since 2015
National and international reports warn that gender-based violence against women remains among the most widespread human rights violations in the coun…
Nipah virus in India and global negotiations to prevent future pandemics
As WHO supports the assessment of the outbreak in West Bengal, member states are moving forward on the PABS system to share pathogens and benefits equ…
UN questions mass arrests in France during farmer protests over the EU-Mercosur agreement
The arrest of 52 protesters reignited the debate over the impact of the trade agreement and the state’s handling of social protest, United Nations exp…
UN warns of a financial crisis threatening global programs and operations
The organization ended 2025 with record arrears in unpaid contributions, and the Secretary-General warned that the lack of funds jeopardizes humanitar…
Textile dump in the Atacama Desert and a call for Chile to enforce the court ruling
A ruling by the First Environmental Court of Antofagasta ordered a 10-year remediation plan. However, the appeal filed by the State Defense Council ke…
Brazil eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, marking a public health milestone
WHO validated Brazil for meeting the criteria to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV, an achievement built on access to health care, prenatal care …
Lack of funding for nature worsens the political and social crisis
The lack of investment in nature-based solutions exposes the limitations of the global financial system, with visible consequences such as the wildfir…
UN again expresses concern over the use of force in ICE operations in the United States
The death of a man during an operation by federal agents in Minneapolis adds to other recent incidents and fuels the debate over law enforcement pract…
UNESCO celebrates African and Afro-descendant culture as a common heritage
The World Day highlights the cultural diversity of Africa and its diasporas, as well as their role in building identities, dialogue and social cohesio…
Asylum restrictions and humanitarian consequences in a world in conflict
With record numbers of displaced people worldwide, international human rights organizations are warning about the tightening of asylum policies, espec…
UN holds emergency session to debate the crackdown on protests in Iran
The meeting was requested by several States in response to reports of deaths, detentions and excessive use of force against protesters. The United Nat…
A decade after the murder of Berta Cáceres, calls for guarantees of non-repetition
This year, 2026, marks ten years since the murder of Indigenous environmental activist Berta Cáceres. In its final report, the Interdisciplinary Group…