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Amid ongoing turmoil, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels declared their takeover of Bukavu, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s second-largest city, following their earlier capture of Goma. The chaos surging through eastern Congo …
Crisis Escalates: Chaos and Humanitarian Disaster in Eastern Congo Read MoreIn the beleaguered eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF reports a tragic surge in sexual violence, with armed groups targeting children. Young boys and girls, some as tender …
UNICEF Reports Alarming Surge of Sexual Violence Against Children in Eastern DRC Read More
The first meeting of the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council convened to address the urgent human rights crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of …
Addressing Human Rights Concerns: The 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council Read More
The Organizational Meeting for the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council convenes with a significant agenda focusing on the pressing human rights challenges in the eastern region of …
Human Rights Council Meeting: Addressing Human Rights in Eastern DRC Read More
In a significant move, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order halting U.S. involvement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and terminating funding for the U.N. relief agency that …
Trump Halts U.S. Involvement with UN Human Rights Council and Cuts UNRWA Funding Read More
U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights CouncilAccording to POLITICO, President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council …
Trump to Withdraw U.S. from UN Human Rights Council, Ending UNRWA Funding Read More
Rising Violence in Eastern DRC United Nations agencies have raised urgent alarms over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly as conflicts intensify between government forces …
UN Agencies Warn of Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo Read More
The 2024 PBF Thematic Review, an insightful analysis by the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, explores the intricate relationship between human rights and peacebuilding through the lens of …
Exploring Synergies Between Human Rights and Peacebuilding: Insights from the 2024 PBF Review Read More
As we enter 2025, a year imbued with hope and ambition, we reflect on the lessons of 2024 that underline the urgent need to prioritize sexual and reproductive rights for …
Lessons from 2024: Safeguarding Sexual and Reproductive Rights for 2025 Read More
Human rights careers offer an invaluable opportunity to advocate for the oppressed while also providing a lucrative path for dedicated individuals. From educators to lawyers, each career plays a critical …
12 Lucrative Careers in Human Rights Advocating for Change Read More