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The image depicts a scene of destruction and displacement, in Palestine. In the foreground, there are several people, including: 1. A woman in a wheelchair being pushed by another person wearing a red shirt and white hat. 2. A young man wearing a blue and red shirt standing nearby. 3. A woman wearing a black hijab standing to the right. Behind them, there is extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. A large building appears to have collapsed or been destroyed, with rubble and debris scattered around it. The surrounding area shows signs of destruction, with partially standing walls and damaged buildings visible. The scene suggests that these individuals are civilians fleeing or moving through an area that has seen significant destruction, possibly due to conflict. The presence of the wheelchair suggests that they may be assisting vulnerable individuals to evacuate or move through the affected area. The image conveys a sense of hardship and the human impact of destruction, whether from war or other causes. The report highlights the challenges faced by civilians in such situations, particularly those with limited mobility.

7 October: UN experts call for end of violence and accountability after year of human loss and suffering and blatant disregard for international law

Posted on: October 10, 2024
GENEVA – Marking the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli attack against the Palestinian population in Gaza that followed and consequent expansion of violence to the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory and other countries in the region, UN experts* today recalled the unbearable human cost of this escalation and reiterated the immediate need […]
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UN expert on rights of persons with disabilities to visit Kyrgyzstan

Posted on: September 21, 2024
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Heba Hagrass, will conduct an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from 23 September to 3 October 2024. Hagrass will examine laws, policies and measures the Government is taking to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in the country. The visit is […]
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A diverse group of individuals is seated around a large conference table in a formal meeting room. Each person has a microphone and some have nameplates indicating their affiliations, such as "IDA," "Arab States League," and "State of Palestine." The atmosphere suggests a high-level discussion or diplomatic meeting, with various languages being accommodated, as indicated by the labeled glass partition in the background.

Heba Hagrass demanded an immediate cessation of the war in Gaza

Posted on: June 14, 2024
During a speech at the United Nations, Heba Hagrass demanded an immediate cessation of the war in Gaza, as Israeli military operations have turned the lives of disabled individuals there into a living hell. The tragedy of Hashem Ghazal, the spiritual father of the deaf in Gaza, and his family, all of whom are deaf, […]
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