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The UN verified 3, 688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in peacetime in 2023.
The UN verified 3, 688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in peacetime in 2023.
False
Asia remained the world's least disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards.
Asia remained the world's least disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards.
False
The United Kingdom Parliament passed the 'Safety of Rwanda' bill, which raises alarm about its harmful impact on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.
The United Kingdom Parliament passed the 'Safety of Rwanda' bill, which raises alarm about its harmful impact on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.
True
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided cash grants to help victims of the 2022 earthquakes in Türkiye.
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided cash grants to help victims of the 2022 earthquakes in Türkiye.
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The United States vetoed Palestine's bid for partial UN membership last week.
The United States vetoed Palestine's bid for partial UN membership last week.
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The UN human rights office has reported that victims in mass graves in Gaza were found with their hands untied.
The UN human rights office has reported that victims in mass graves in Gaza were found with their hands untied.
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Josiah Johnson is a successful international fashion photographer from the United Kingdom.
Josiah Johnson is a successful international fashion photographer from the United Kingdom.
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The UN Special Representative has urged the international community to ignore the situation in Haiti.
The UN Special Representative has urged the international community to ignore the situation in Haiti.
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The UN Middle East envoy has expressed concern about decreased levels of violence in the West Bank.
The UN Middle East envoy has expressed concern about decreased levels of violence in the West Bank.
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Independent UN experts have supported the role of airlines in the removal of asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda.
Independent UN experts have supported the role of airlines in the removal of asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda.
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Study Notes
War Crimes and Violence
- Mass graves in Gaza contain victims with tied hands, sparking concerns about war crimes amidst Israeli airstrikes.
- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) reports disturbing discoveries, including victims found naked and bound.
Fashion Photography
- Josiah Johnson, an aspiring photographer from Dominica, is using digital technology training to pursue international opportunities.
- Dominica, a small Caribbean country prone to hurricanes, presents unique challenges for fashion photographers.
International Solidarity and Gang Violence
- UN Special Representative urges international solidarity with Haiti as gang violence escalates.
- Gang violence is increasing in Haiti, prompting calls for international support.
World News in Brief
- The UN Middle East envoy expresses concern over rising violence in the West Bank.
- Dialogue is critical in Kosovo, and a detained Afghan activist should be freed.
- The UN urges airlines not to facilitate UK-Rwanda asylum transfers.
Refugee Protection and Human Rights
- The newly passed "Safety of Rwanda" bill is criticized by UN officials for its harmful impact on global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection.
- Independent UN experts express concern over the role airlines and aviation authorities could have in the unlawful removal of asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda.
Sexual Violence in Wartime
- The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence in 2023, a 50% increase over the previous year.
- The Security Council is urged to "silence the guns" and amplify women's voices for peace to end rape in wartime.
Climate Change and Disasters
- Asia is the world's most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate, and water-related hazards.
- Storms and floods have hit Asia the hardest, according to a WMO report.
Booklovers and Earthquake Recovery
- Book by book, Türkiye's booklovers are reviving cities ravaged by the 2023 earthquakes with help from the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).
- Cash grants from IOM support the booklovers' efforts to bring life back to affected cities.
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The UN has expressed concerns over the UK's 'Safety in Rwanda' bill, warning of its potential harm to global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection. Take this quiz to learn more about the bill's implications and the UN's stance on the issue.
