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Sophie Wessex delivers a powerful speech on sexual violence via video link at United Nations event, saying the world ‘must listen to the survivors’ Royal was spoke on International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Sophie, 55, appeared virtually at the United Nations event to raise awareness She said: ‘The number of … Read more
The lawyer representing the family of George Floyd has urged the United Nations to intervene in the investigation of the black man’s police-related slaying. Attorney Ben Crump has written an ‘urgent appeal’, asking the UN to encourage the US to press federal criminal charges against four Minneapolis officers involved when Floyd, 46, was killed while being … Read more
The lawyer representing the family of George Floyd has urged the United Nations to intervene in the investigation of the black man’s police-related slaying. Attorney Ben Crump has written an ‘urgent appeal’, asking the UN to encourage the US to press federal criminal charges against four Minneapolis officers involved when Floyd, 46, was killed while being … Read more
‘Safety stamp’ launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for ‘hygienic’ destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Portugal, Cancun and Seville all back the stamp The initiative is also backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization Businesses can use the stamp once hygiene protocols … Read more
Australians should say ‘ya’ll’ instead of ‘ladies and gentlemen’ – according to politically correct new push for ‘gender-neutral language’ UN Women Australia posted the list on Monday in a controversial Twitter post The list urged people to replace words such as ‘landlord’ with ‘home owner’ It was designed to promote gender equality by abandoning gender … Read more
UN’s coronavirus social distancing app 1point5 is ‘barely functional’ and could lead to dozens of false-positives as it alerts the user to the presence of any nearby Bluetooth device – not just smartphones The 1point5 app is designed to alert people if someone else is less than 5ft away UN Technology Innovation Labs built the … Read more
Revealed: All 217 destinations in the world now have coronavirus travel restrictions, representing the most severe curbs on movement in history Study by the UNWTO analysed travel restrictions for 217 destinations Of these, 45% have totally or partially closed their borders to tourist arrivals Meanwhile, 30% have totally or partially suspended international flights Here’s how … Read more
Revealed: All 217 destinations in the world now have coronavirus travel restrictions, representing the most severe curbs on movement in history Study by the UNWTO analysed travel restrictions for 217 destinations Of these, 45% have totally or partially closed their borders to tourist arrivals Meanwhile, 30% have totally or partially suspended international flights Here’s how … Read more
No evidence that recovered covid patients can’t be re-infected: World Health Organisation warns ‘immunity passports’ increase risk of spreading coronavirus WHO said ‘no evidence’ covid-19 antibodies protect against a second infection United Nations agency warned against issuing ‘immunity passports’ Chile said last week it would begin handing out ‘health passports’ Here’s how to help people … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that there was currently ‘no evidence’ that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection. In a statement, the United Nations agency warned against issuing ‘immunity passports’ or ‘risk-free certificates’ to people who have been infected, saying the practice … Read more