Addressing the convention in Kyiv on reclaiming human rights and preserving dignity, Excessive Commissioner Volker Türk as soon as once more voiced his “full solidarity” with the Ukrainian folks and concern over the newest wave of assaults on vitality services as temperatures plummet.
“Youngsters, older folks and people with disabilities will undergo most,” he added.
Relentless assault
“From relentless drone assaults to the occupation of territory, from the suppression of tradition to the abuse of prisoners of struggle – the human rights of Ukrainians are beneath siege. And this should finish.”
He mentioned it was extra essential than ever for unity, “second to recommit to human rights and human dignity, and to construct and preserve belief in one another and in democratic establishments.”
He added that the UN human rights workplace he leads, OHCHR, is doing its half to make sure accountability and justice by making a public file of rights violations occurring throughout Ukraine’s struggle of nationwide survival, which has already knowledgeable instances earlier than the European Court docket of Human Rights and the Worldwide Court docket of Justice.
“I commend Ukrainians for coming collectively round human rights and round human dignity and guarantee you of our full dedication and help,” he concluded.
ICAO, ‘a strong instance of multilateralism in motion,’ says UN chief
UN Secretary-Common António Guterres marked the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the conference that opened the best way to mass civilian air journey, by praising the Worldwide Civil Aviation Group (ICAO) as a testomony to world cooperation.
“Throughout the a long time, your group, which the Conference established, has expanded dramatically, from 54 nations gathered in Chicago in 1944 to a membership of 193 at this time,” he famous.
Mr. Guterres highlighted the numerous challenges dealing with the aviation trade at this time, notably its position in addressing the local weather disaster.
Tourism revival
In line with the newest World Tourism Barometer from the UN Tourism company, world journey is on observe for a full restoration to pre-pandemic ranges by the tip of 2024, with 1.1 billion worldwide vacationers recorded within the first 9 months of the 12 months. Nevertheless, this resurgence brings about sustainability challenges.
“Accounting for round 2 per cent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions, aviation is likely one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise. However with innovation and funding, it may be carried out,” Mr. Guterres famous.
ICAO’s new Lengthy-Time period Strategic Plan outlines its dedication to attaining internet zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
The Secretary-Common counseled ICAO’s management for aligning its efforts with the 2030 Agenda, making certain that every one international locations profit from sustainable aviation developments.
Enforced disappearances stay day by day actuality in Colombia
Enforced disappearances stay a day by day incidence in Colombia, not only a historic legacy of the previous, based on findings launched on Thursday by the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) following their two-week mission to the nation.
The preliminary findings painted a grim image of disappearances together with kids, journalists, social leaders and migrants.
With estimates starting from 98,000 to 200,000 lacking individuals, the precise scope of the disaster stays unclear resulting from fragmented record-keeping and institutional inefficiencies.
“Though enforced disappearances began in Colombia across the Forties, they don’t seem to be only a crime of the previous. They proceed to happen day by day throughout the nation in numerous circumstances,” the delegation reported after visiting six cities and assembly with 80 authorities, together with the Minister of Justice and Lawyer Common.
The investigation uncovered a bureaucratic system the place victims’ households face challenges in in search of justice.
‘No finish in sight’ to anguish
One sufferer advised investigators, “We don’t know the place to show. We’re tossed between establishments, no finish in sight”.
The state of affairs is additional sophisticated by overlapping mandates amongst numerous businesses, with officers reporting that coordination efforts typically lead to infinite conferences slightly than concrete motion. A single search course of could require coordination with as much as 60 totally different nationwide and territorial authorities.
The Committee emphasised that instant motion is required to streamline institutional responses and enhance coordination. They famous that marginalised people, face further obstacles in reporting disappearances, notably in areas managed by armed teams.
“Households of the disappeared deserve readability, justice and accountability. Each disappeared particular person represents a household ready for solutions, a neighborhood torn aside and a society grappling with unresolved ache,” the delegation mentioned.
