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At the Human Rights Council, Volker Türk Calls on States to Overhaul Discriminatory Laws and Practices Enabling Economic Violence against Women
WHO and partners launch global dashboard on child health
Special Rapporteur Calls on States to Increase Access to Regular Migration Pathways to Prevent Trafficking in Persons
Human Rights Council Hears that States Need to Expand International Solidarity Measures to Diminish Inequality and Marginalisation, and that the Backlash against…
Gazans’ extreme hunger could leave its mark on subsequent generations
FAO chief urges innovation and focus on production and smallholders to tap benefits of agrifood trade
Sudan is facing an unprecedented hunger catastrophe, say UN agency chiefs
Boosting Growth Investment to Power Mobility Company Transformation Toyota-AISIN Capital Ties Revised
Crime-terror Nexus Battles Drug Control
Australian Prime Minister Press Conference – Canberra 27 June
Special Rapporteur: Transnational repression of journalists threatens democracy
The Failure of States to Respect their International Obligations Result in the Protection Gap of Journalists in Exile, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council
Addressing the Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur Calls on States to Respect and Protect the Bodies of Victims of Unlawful Deaths for…
UN expert: Protection and dignified management of the dead in war and peace are cornerstones for preventing unlawful killings
FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across the whole Gaza Strip amidst humanitarian access constraints
New global study unveils city-region networks, highlights role of intermediate cities
Critical actions for global health and climate following COP28
Commemorating 60 years of Australian Police Peacekeeping – Registrations now open
CDU EXPERT: Fish sourced from farms surpassed traditional fisheries for first time; aquaculture expert responds
Julian Assange has been in the headlines for almost two decades. Here’s why he’s such a significant public figure
Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council that $669 Billion in Remittances from Migrants in 2023 Exceeded Foreign Investment and Official Development Assistance…
Human Rights Council Starts Interactive Dialogue on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Concludes Discussion on the Right to Education
Southern Cross achieves impact ranking for global sustainability
Miles Doing What Matters: Thousands to celebrate Seniors Month
Celebrating World Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Conveys Alarm at Violent Crackdown on Peaceful Demonstrators at Universities Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza
Human Rights Council Starts Dialogue on Drug Use, Harm Reduction and the Right to Health, and Concludes Discussion on Prostitution and Violence against Women
Academic freedom just as crucial as a free press or independent judiciary, says Special Rapporteur
New Report Exposes the “Dark Underworld” of Illegal Tobacco Trade in Canada, France, the Philippines and the United Kingdom
High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Introduced To Parliament
Keeping Small Businesses Afloat Comes Down To Us All
More than 68 Million People Were Internally Displaced in 2023 Due to Violence and Conflict, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council
EU-FAO leverage partnership towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems
Data from FAO projects is now easier to explore and understand
UNITAR and UNDRR Jointly Launch Capacity Development Products on Risk Analysis
Global Environment Facility approves $70 million to support FAO projects in 28 countries
Ready To Tackle Wheelchair Rugby At Warrior Games
Independent Expert Notes Concerning Trend of Ever-Expanding Restrictions on Rights to Freedom of Expression, Peaceful Assembly and Association Based on Sexual Orientation…
Human Rights Situation in Eritrea Remains Dire and the Authorities Choose to Maintain Practices which Perpetuate the Crisis, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council
Historic win for farmers: Fiona Simson elected WFO Vice President
Australia needs large-scale energy production – here are 3 reasons why offshore wind is a good fit
HMAS Sydney departs for regional presence deployment
Idea Of ‘Aussie’: Refugees, Images And Citizenship
Bridget Brennan, ABC News Breakfast
WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2024: MEET WAGGA WAGGA UNIT MEMBER, KHAIRI JOLO
Australia Post delivers 500,000 books to First Nations Communities and Schools
Human Rights Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Starts Interactive Dialogue with the High…
Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Concludes that Israeli Authorities and Hamas Are Both Responsible for War Crimes