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Human rights for the 21st century: by Margaret Atwood, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Dave Eggers and more

15th December 2018 B8Admin

The right to live offline, to self-define, to choose, to a healthy planet … as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70, leading authors reimagine it for today

International

Myanmar: Rohingya villagers who spoke to UN delegation forced into hiding

13th May 2018 B8Admin

Security agencies launch hunt for villagers who shared their experiences of violence at the hands of the Myanmar military

Bangladesh

Myanmar blocks all UN aid to civilians at heart of Rohingya crisis

4th September 2017 B8Admin

Exclusive: Military offensive against insurgents leaves thousands stranded without life-saving supplies

International

Eastern Aleppo becoming ‘one giant graveyard’ says UN humanitarian chief

30th November 2016 B8Admin

Stephen O’Brien says 25,000 forced to flee homes since Saturday
Russia dismisses ‘pointless’ resolutions in security council emergency session

International

Worsening economies threaten to undo gains against poverty – ILO

4th June 2016 B8Admin

UN agency urges west to focus on helping developing world create more sustainable and better paid jobs, rather than just on aid

International