Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Launches Platform for Standardised Medical Device Information 09/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska To help countries and organisations navigate a complex pool of over 10,000 different medical devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an online platform on Monday that will collect and standardise the information about medical equipment. Medical Devices Information System, or MeDevIS, is inspired by the WHO Priority Medical Devices List (MDL) and the Essential […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act last week, introducing a penalty of at least 15 years and a fine of around $4,000 for any man who marries a girl under 18. The law also prohibits cohabiting with a child, and fines for anyone arranging, aiding or […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts