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Joseph is one of a growing number of children joining gangs in Haiti, a Caribbean island nation facing overlapping security, humanitarian and governance crises. About 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to gang violence and thousands more have died. Robust protections for children in gang-affected communities are highlighted in a […]
The big picture The Caribbean country is in the grip of a deepening security, humanitarian and governance crisis. Armed gangs control large parts of the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, displacing families and limiting access to schools, health care and basic services. Poverty among the most vulnerable families is worsening, and children are increasingly vulnerable to […]
Marking Sunday International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journaliststhe United Nations calls for justice for those who have been silenced, and protection for those who continue to speak truth to power – both in conflict zones and on the internet where abuse spreads rapidly. “Media professionals around the world face increasing dangers in […]
Accepted by the General Meeting in December 2024 after five years of negotiationsthe Convention against Cybercrime creates the first universal framework for investigating and prosecuting crimes committed online – from ransomware and financial fraud to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. “The UN Cybercrime Convention is a powerful, legally binding instrument strengthen our collective defense […]
