"NICARAGUA"

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, Denis Moncada expressed solidarity with those affected by “the imperialist, colonialist, and fascist models which have caused the death of millions of human beings, imposing regimes of terror and deprivation, with shameful tides and unprecedented migratory tsunamis.” UNIFEED

Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said, “I am deeply saddened by the continued and widespread deterioration of human rights in Nicaragua. Punishing and locking out those who voice their views, and further intensifying the country's isolation, are policies that do not serve the interests of the Nicaraguan people – or even the authorities.” UNTV CH

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The UN Human Rights Office has “growing concerns that the authorities in Nicaragua are actively silencing any critical or dissenting voices in the country and are using the justice system to this end,” spokesperson Marta Hurtado said. UNTV CH

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF

Crimes against humanity in Nicaragua that have held the population “hostage” have likely been committed by pro-Government groups and sanctioned at the highest level since 2018, UN-appointed independent rights investigators said on Thursday. UNTV CH

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is “under assault from all sides,” reiterating that “we must revitalize the Universal Declaration and ensure its full implementation to face the new challenges of today and tomorrow.” UNTV CH

A refugee is on the front lines of the fight against climate change in Guatemala. UNHCR

Economic and Social Council adopts controversial draft resolution to remove Iran from Commission on Status of Women, emphasizing lack of rights in country.