Tag: United Nations
Holy See calls for enhanced protection of civilians in conflict zones
Vatican condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and the use of indiscriminate weapons in populated areas
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access...
Gabriela assailed how Filipino women have been suffering due to decades of privatization and low prioritization of public health care
Vatican says birth control not key to fighting poverty, renews call...
The Archbishop argued that the focus of the ICPD has become "increasingly narrow" in recent years, with an overemphasis on birth control
Vatican at UN Forum: Indigenous Youth vital in cultural and environmental...
Archbishop Caccia highlighted the Holy See’s recognition of the contributions made by the forum in addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues
Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN
Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes
Vatican challenges nuclear deterrence at UN
Archbishop Caccia called for a shift from "an equilibrium of fear to an equilibrium of trust," as the foundation for lasting peace
Holy See urges global focus on education, work, and family to...
"The family is a 'school of deeper humanity,' and the first place where the values... are lived out and handed on."
UN report urges PH: Stop ‘misusing’ anti-terror measures vs. clergy, activists
The UN experts also expressed concern over the Philippine government’s over-broad definition of terrorism in its law
UN: Myanmar’s war leaves 6 million children in need
At least $994 million in funding is needed to reach Myanmar’s 5.3 million people with food, water, shelter, health care, and protection.
Dialogue with UN envoy highlights human rights, climate concerns in Eastern...
Over a dozen speakers only had two hours to express their grievances and report on human rights and environmental concerns with the UN Envoy
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