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Gaza medics struggling in face of ‘overwhelming disaster’ as vital supplies run low: WHO - 29.05.24
WHO Representative in Palestine Dr Rik Peeperkorn echoes condemnation of last Sunday's attack on camp in Tal al-Sultan and calls once again for a ceasefire to get lifesaving medical supplies and aid into Gaza. 📰 Read the full UN News story
Geneva Press Briefing: UNRWA, IOM, IFRC, UNICEF, ITU - 28.05.25
🎦 UNRWA announces release of the 2023 Health Programme Annual Report, 🎦 UN International Organization for Migration briefs on the Papua New Guinea landslide, and 🎦 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies addresses climate change and the escalation of global extreme heat.
Deep concerns over ‘inhuman’ detention of Gazans by Israeli authorities - 28.05.24
Amid further reported bombardment of Gaza overnight into Tuesday, UN and partner organizations have expressed deep concern over the “inhuman” detention of suspected Palestinian fighters in the enclave by Israeli authorities, alleging treatment so poor that some had to have limbs amputated “due to prolonged shackling”.
UN Weekly Ep. 2: Net-zero, lowered flags, and the enduring power of tea - 27.05.24
On this week's show, Conor is joined by UN News colleague Heyi Zou and China Global TV reporter Dezhi Zhou, for an animated discussion about the lowering of UN flags, China's role in the transition to a net-zero economy.
Happening at UN Geneva
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world.
The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit.
