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U.N. - 7 Luglio

The Global Monitor of Covid-19’s Impact on Democracy and Human Rights

At the beginning of the pandemic, some policy analysts assumed that democracies would have performed better than autocracies in coping with the crisis. It has soon become apparent that state capacities and the quality of leadership played a more important role than the type of political regime. In fact, democracy aspects do not seem to affect fatality rates significantly. International IDEA analyzed whether basic welfare standards, civil society participation and personal integrity rights, for example, are important factors for limiting mortality during the first stages of the pandemic. On 7 July International IDEA will launch a Global Monitor of COVID-19’s Impact on Democracy and Human Rights co-funded by the European Union.

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U.N. - 25 Maggio

Libya, the Never-Ending War That No Virus (or Negotiation) Is Able to Stop

At the beginning of May, the European mission "Irini" ("peace"), intended to contribute to the implementation of the UN arms embargo, started amid several difficulties. The initiative has already triggered some criticism. As the Libyan government pointed out, the mission "lacks the mechanisms to stop the shipments of weapons and mercenaries that flow into Haftar militias by land and air, mainly from the United Arab Emirates." Moreover, the quarrelsome negotiations between the European countries have proven to what extent migration remains one of the main controversial and insoluble issues within the EU.

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U.N. - 26 Aprile

COVID-19 and Human Rights: The Virus Does Not Discriminate, Its Impacts Do

People living in poverty, homeless people, people with disabilities and in institutions, people in detention, indigenous communities, migrants and asylum seekers all face additional challenges in protecting themselves and accessing treatment.

Lifestyles - 21 Aprile

SDGs in a Pandemic: How Coronavirus is Changing the World of Fashion

Fashion houses must aim for the authenticity of their product, as well as sustainability and creativity. In Italy, this means maintaining the crucial strong connection with the local territory and respecting the tradition in production. Luckily, when it comes to sustainability, Italian companies have been at the forefront for years now.

WHO Director-General virtual briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic in Geneva.

News - 16 Aprile

Trump Witholds Funds to WHO, Antonio Guterres Comments: It Is “Not the Time.”

Guterres acknowledged that the lessons learned from the WHO response to the pandemic will be essential to effectively address similar challenges in the future. “But now is not that time.”

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U.N. - 6 Aprile

As Gender-based Violence Rises During Pandemic, Guterres Calls for a “Ceasefire”

Violence against women and girls is globally increasing as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, introducing economic and social stressers along with measures to restrict contact and movement. As a result, many women are now trapped at home with their abusers.

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U.N. - 25 Gennaio

75 Years After Auschwitz, Israel and Russia Unite in Remembering the Holocaust

The exhibit, “75 Years After Auschwitz – Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice” underlines the continued necessity for collective action against anti-semitism and other forms of prejudice. Survivors and some of their liberators participate in the commemoration alongside the diplomats.

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News - 10 Dicembre 2019

Secretary-General Remarks on Human Rights Day: Youth Taking Action For Social Change

New York, December 10, 2019 [as delivered] We are here today to celebrate the role of young people in advancing and protecting human rights. As someone who grew up under a dictatorship, I am deeply inspired by the energy and passion young people bring to the struggle for human rights. I know young people can […]

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News - 17 Settembre 2019

The Number of International Migrants Reaches 272 Million, Says UN

The number of international migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million in 2019, an increase of 51 million since 2010. Currently, international migrants comprise 3.5 per cent of the global population, compared to 2.8 per cent in the year 2000, according to new estimates released by the United Nations today. The International Migrant Stock 2019, […]

SG Town Hall

U.N. - 19 Giugno 2019

Guterres Fails to Act in the “Brutal” Killing of US-based, Saudi Journalist, Khashoggi

During a press briefing, when asked for the Secretary General’s response to the Special Rapporteur’s request, spokesman for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, responded that the Secretary-General “would give full consideration to the recommendations regarding the protection of journalists.” He further stated that the Secretary-General “does not have the power or the authority to launch criminal investigations without a mandate from a competent inter-governmental body. Needless to say, many journalists found this response unsatisfactory...

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