Frequently asked questions: How does international humanitarian law protect journalists?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 04Jun
Media professionals working in armed conflict are exposed to serious risks. They may be wounded or killed in hostilities, or face arrest, detention, kidnapping and other forms of violence because of their work. Under international humanitarian law, journalists are generally considered civilians and are protected as such, provided they do not take part in hostilities.
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Rising Emissions, Depleting Water and Vanishing Land—UN Scientists_AI Is Threatening Natural Resources for Billions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 04Jun
By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns
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Global Trends in Climate Litigation 2026 snapshot report launch

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 03Jun
Date: 25 June 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue: London School of Economics and Political Science, WC2A 2AE - Malaysia Auditorium, Centre Building Hosted in collaboration with the The Global School of Sustainability at LSE.
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Haiti: UN rights office welcomes new judicial units to tackle gang violence and impunity

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 03Jun
2 June 2026 Law and Crime Prevention The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Tuesday welcomed the opening of two specialised judicial units in Haiti, saying the move marked “a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity in the country.”
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Volunteerism Is the Foundation of Sport and Diaspora Systems

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Submitted by 03Jun
"Diaspora networks mobilize volunteer engagement to maintain cultural connections, support integration, and respond to emerging social and economic needs across borders" writes Nada Rochevska
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Governments falling 90 percent short of climate adaptation finance needs, Oxfam warns ahead of Bonn climate talks

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 03Jun
Published: 2nd June 2026 Governments are falling 90 percent short of adaptation finance targets and leaving people in climate-vulnerable communities drastically under-equipped to cope with the devastating impacts of climate change, Oxfam warns ahead of Bonn climate talks (8-18 June).
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Norwegian Centre for Human Rights:Responsible Business Practice and Human Rights in Africa

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02Jun
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, in partnership with the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria and the University of Nairobi, has concluded a week-long advanced training programme on Business and Human Rights in Kenya.
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Peacekeeping in peril amid plummeting troop numbers and geopolitical deadlock: New SIPRI report

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02Jun
(Stockholm, 25 May 2026) Geopolitical tensions, political pressure and funding crises are putting the viability of multilateral peacekeeping in jeopardy, according to a new analysis of developments and trends in multilateral peace operations released today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation launches Action Plan to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02Jun
20 May 2026 Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have launched an Action Plan to End the HIV Epidemic (2026–2031). The plan was launched during a virtual high-level event that brought together representatives of governments, civil society organizations and international partners from across the APEC economies.
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Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2026 – a powerful compass to keep the momentum from Sevilla

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02Jun
By Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
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