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Biopiracy: The fight for fairness in the scientific exploitation of natural resources

Countries from the Global South are demanding that wealthy nations share the benefits of the biological resources extracted from their lands that are then used for medical, agricultural or industrial purposes. Known as “biopiracy”, the issue is a major roadblock at the UN’s COP15 talks on biodiversity.

France 24

Marine mammals, corals pushed to extinction: Conservation group

IUCN sounds alarm over growing extinction threat to large marine mammals, abalone species and Caribbean corals.

Al Jazeera

Russia Trying to Get Ballistic Missiles from Iran, Says Britain

Russia is attempting to obtain more weapons from Iran, including hundreds of ballistic missiles, and offering Tehran an unprecedented level of military and technical support in return, Britain's UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward said on Friday. Since August Iran has transferred hundreds of drones - also known as unmanned aerial vehicles…

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U.N. Security Council exempts aid efforts from sanctions

The United Nations Security Council on Friday gave humanitarian efforts a blanket exemption from U.N. sanctions, addressing aid groups' concerns about the impact of overcompliance with such measures on their work.

Reuters

New UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemns 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Austria's Volker Türk, granted a wide-ranging interview to FRANCE 24 from Geneva. This week, the High Commissioner travelled to Ukraine to observe first-hand the consequences of Russia's invasion on the Ukrainian people. During his visit, Türk had to take cover in an…

France 24

Boomer Esiason Sounds Off on Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap

The former NFL quarterback said he is happy the WNBA star is home, but not pleased with other aspects of prisoner swap.

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Russia trying to get ballistic missiles from Iran, says Britain

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Indigenous people seek leadership, respect in biodiversity battle

UN biodiversity conference renews global call to respect Indigenous rights and stewardship over critical territories.

Al Jazeera

Marine life hit by ‘perfect storm’ as red list reveals species close to extinction

Unsustainable human activity putting dugongs, abalone shellfish and pillar coral at risk of disappearing, says latest IUCN update

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 10% of marine life threatened with extinction -Red List

The effects of human activity from climate change to pollution are "devastating" marine life, with nearly a tenth of underwater plants and animals assessed so far threatened with extinction, the latest Red List of Threatened Species showed on Friday.

Reuters

UN secretary-general calls on Nigeria to investigate report of forced abortions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Nigerian authorities to investigate allegations of systemic and coerced abortions reportedly perpetrated by the Nigerian army, U.N spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

Reuters

Iran executes first protester as human rights abuses come under international scrutiny

Iran’s execution of protester Mohsen Shekari is the first after a huge wave of unrest swept around the country in the autumn of 2022.

The Conversation

Fleeing DR Congo, thousands of Congolese refugees stream into Uganda

In eastern DR Congo, fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army has already forced 400,000 people to flee. Since March, more than 100,000 civilians have found refuge in Uganda. Hundreds of families arrive every week in the country, which is already home to 1.5 million refugees. Ugandan…

France 24

New UN rights chief vows to engage Beijing on Xinjiang findings

Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure.

Al Jazeera

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Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

The UK equalities minister has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining her fears.

The Independent UK

UN rights chief to follow up on abuse concerns about China

The top United Nations human rights official says his office will continue reaching out to Beijing about allegations of abuse in China

The Guardian - UK

Labour wants to fast-track asylum cases from ‘safe’ countries to clear backlog

Shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, says she would prioritise applications from countries such as Albania

Al Jazeera

South Korean truck drivers vote to end nationwide strike

Union members vote to end walkout after government invokes tough strike-busting law.

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‘Hungry for days’: Drought’s cruel toll on pregnant Somali women

Somalia is grappling with its worst drought in 40 years; it’s taking a toll on women’s and girls’ reproductive health.

The Conversation

East African troops hope to bring peace in the DRC but there may be stumbling blocks

The East African Community decided to deploy troops in one of its member states for the first time in June 2022. The deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will test the regional body’s ability to respond to complex conflicts.

The Independent UK

Helping Ukraine is 'self-preservation,' finance chief says

Ukraine's finance minister says crucial Western financial aid is “not charity” but “self-preservation" as donor countries share the price of turning back Russian aggression

Reuters

Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

The United Nations has expressed concern over threats to civil liberties posed by Indonesia's new criminal code, warning the revised laws could result in the erosion of press freedom, privacy and human rights in the world's third-largest democracy.

Daily Record

Return of beavers to Scotland hailed as global example by Scots nature minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking ahead of the crucial UN COP15 summit, Green biodiversity minister Lorna Slater said 'destructive' man-made activities towards nature had to end.

360info

7 ways to help stop a species wipeout

Biodiversity is at a crucial point and pressure is growing on the international community to commit to new goals to protect it.

The Conversation

Canada needs to consider the user experience of migrants when designing programs that impact them

The first interaction many Canadians have with government services today is digital. Older Canadians turn to the internet to understand how to file for Old Age Security or track down a customer service phone number. Parents visit school district websites for information on school closures, schedules and curricula.

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