United Nations
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Iran executes 21, arrests 4 000 since Middle East war began: UN
Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4 000 since the Middle East war began.
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Ten years on – is South Africa winning the gender equality battle?
On UN Day, South Africa’s gender gap progress was celebrated, highlighting improvements, ongoing challenges, and the importance of equality for growth.
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International Women’s Day: millions of women and girls still vulnerable
The call is to dismantle all barriers to equal justice such as discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and social norms that erode the rights of women.
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UN rights chief warns of ‘global emergency’ of violence against women
N rights chief declares ‘global emergency’ over violence against women and femicide, highlighting Afghanistan restrictions and abuse cases.
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Water bankruptcy is not a too distant threat for South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis of water bankruptcy, as highlighted by a UN report. Mismanagement and pollution threaten water systems, impacting food security and economic stability. Regions like Knysna…
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South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo
SA will withdraw its 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC before the end of the year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday.
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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
Trump withdraws US from UN climate framework and 65 other global organizations, sparking legal challenges and concerns over global climate action.
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UN champions disability inclusion: ‘No one should be left behind’
UN marks IDPD 2025, highlighting disability inclusion and the advocacy of Nontuleko Makhohliso, promoting an accessible society for all.
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Global inequality creates dangerous ‘pandemic cycle,’ UN report warns
High levels of inequality are making the world more vulnerable to pandemics while creating a vicious cycle that threatens both public health and economic stability, according to a major new…
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France leads Western nations in historic recognition of Palestinian State at UN summit
NEW YORK – French President Emmanuel Macron led a wave of Western nations in officially recognising a Palestinian state during a landmark United Nations summit Monday, defying Israel and its key…
