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Melinda Gates and Jack Ma lead UN Panel to discuss the risks and benefits of the Digital Age

The UN chief António Guterres called for a key discussion with the global decision-makers and influencers to highlight the growing ...

Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Wang Quanzhang sentenced in China

A court in Tianjin, a city in northern China has sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang to 4 1/2 years in prison for subversion...

Festivals and Celebrations this Weekend

India comes alive in December with a diverse mix of traditional and modern festivals and events. From classical to electronic dance music, and ...

Kids from 71 Countries participate in the ‘Kids for Human Rights’ Drawing Contest

Marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, more than 17,000 children from around the glob...

UN Security Council meets to discuss Impact of War on People with Disabilities

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into force in May 2008, and has so far been signed by 130 countries. It enshr...

UN Deputy Chief encourages Young people to be the Leaders and Torchbearers of this World

Nowadays, youth as active, energetic, creative and enthusiastic members of modern society, play an important role in solving global problems. I...

Master Magician Ricky Jay’s death grieved by Hollywood

Legendary Magician and Actor Ricky Jay died at 72. He was an American stage magician, actor, bibliophile, and writer. Described in a 1993 ...

Respect Human Rights to achieve Sustainable Development

An UN human rights expert urged the Cambodian Government to work more closely with civil society groups, and said the best way for the country ...