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UN chief calls for climate justice as countries face historic voteWHO sounds alarm over heavy burden of violent injuries in conflictCounter-terrorism measures “misused” against protesters in Colombia: OHCHR

 DPRK: Truth, justice needed amid ‘tragic’ legacy of enforced disappearances: UN rights chiefUnemployment, child labour concerns in Türkiye-Syria earthquake aftermathState of emergency in El Salvador brings mass detentions, rights violations

Libya: crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – rights probeWorld at ‘critical juncture’ to leverage technology for development: UNCTAD chiefHolistic approach crucial for health of people, animals and environment

World Tuberculosis Day: WHO steps up efforts to end TB by 2030Haiti: Vicious circle of hunger and violence, close to five million food-insecureHoly month of Ramadan a high point in charity giving to aid displaced

Amid recent slowdown in global trade, “green goods” are the winning ticketUN chief calls on EU to help world get ‘back on track’ towards development goalsSouthern Africa: Cyclone Freddy aftermath brings disease outbreaks, health care gaps

World comes together to address water crisis affecting billionsUganda: UN rights chief calls on President not to sign anti-homosexuality billTanzania: first-ever outbreak of deadly Marburg Virus Disease

School meals a ‘critical safety net’ amid global food crisisPakistan: 10 million deprived of safe drinking water in flood-affected areasYemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

Sustainable future still possible if we take climate action now - climate panelSomalia drought may have caused 43,000 excess deaths last yearIran: possible crimes against humanity, absence of accountability - top rights expert

Lives of 10 million children on the line as conflict rages in central SahelUN rights chief calls on Belarus to end campaign of repressionEmergency response continues in cyclone-hit Southern Africa

Energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine by Russian military could be crimes against humanityCocaine trafficking surges following COVID-19-related slowdownUN human rights chief calls for further progress in Uzbekistan