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Report on October 7 Sexual Violence Presented to UN
Worldjerusalem-post1mo ago

Report on October 7 Sexual Violence Presented to UN

The Civil Commission Chair presented the 'Silenced No More' report on sexual violence during the October 7 attacks to the UN, calling for its official recognition. The report was prepared with international legal and human rights experts.

UN Experts Urge Canada to Protect Sikh Activist Moninder Singh
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UN Experts Urge Canada to Protect Sikh Activist Moninder Singh

UN human rights experts have called on Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, citing credible threats to his life. The experts have raised alarm over the safety of Singh in Canada, with five UN rapporteurs writing to the Canadian government to step up protection for the threatened activist.

Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near British Couple's Yacht
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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near British Couple's Yacht

A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a British couple's yacht in the English Channel, an incident the couple described as surreal. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the actions of the Russian warship reckless.

IOC Confirms Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events at 2028 Olympics, Mandates Gene-Screening
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IOC Confirms Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events at 2028 Olympics, Mandates Gene-Screening

The International Olympic Committee has decided to ban transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from women’s events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, mandating a gene-screening test for eligibility. This move has drawn mixed reactions, with criticism from France and support from other nations.