Rights
Myanmar: Why Obama Needs to Highlight the Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya Muslims
A government that permits or otherwise encourages ethnic cleansing should not be considered a partner of the United States.
UN Commemorates International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
On May 17, 1990 “homosexuality” was de-listed from the WHO’s list of diseases.
Map of the Day: Cyclone Mahasen
Bangladesh faces yet another disaster with profound consequences for human rights.
American Immigration Reform May Finally Help ‘Stateless’ People
The most important immigration reform you have not heard about.
“Letter from an Ethiopian Jail”
A powerful missive from Eskinder Nega, whose incarceration demeans us all.
Map of the Day: Internal Displacement Worldwide
Today’s map comes from the Norwegian Refugee Council, which reports a record number of IDPs in 2012.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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