World News Briefs: Haiti Mission Support, Challenge of “Commodity Dependence”, Iran’s strict hijab Law
Kenya offered to head the multinational force that aims to support the police national in their efforts to take back control from the gangs who have ruled the streets in the past months.
Kenya, The Bahamas, Bangladesh Barbados Benin Chad, Jamaica, Barbados and Barbados also pledged support. UN Spokesperson’s Office stated that “other countries expressed their interest publicly and privately, but they haven’t notified Secretary-General.”
Canada (8.7 millions), France (3.25 million) and United States (6 million dollars) have all contributed to the Trust Fund for the Support Mission.
Port-au-Prince, the Ouest department and other parts of the country are the most affected.
There is also a volatile situation at the port of national origin. You can also read about the importance of this in our article UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
The Varreux Fuel Terminal is closed now after several attacks from gangs. On a positive note, however, we hear from our colleagues in humanitarian aid that more than 100 containers of humanitarian goods have been retrieved by the Caribbean Port Service over the last three weeks.
The World Food Programme continues to respond in a humanitarian way.WFPThe ) provided food aid to the displaced in Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti.
UNICEF and WHO have established mobile clinics to offer medical advice at sites of displacement. The Migration Agency IOM The organization also provides basic medical services and psychosocial support to displaced people.
General Assembly President warns of ‘commodity dependency’
On Friday, the President of General Assembly called on all stakeholders and members to attend. Address commodity dependency During an informal discussion on this issue, participants discussed the economic impact of the world’s countries on global economies.
Dennis Francis defines commodity dependency as “a situation where 60% or more of an export country’s revenue is dependent on basic products”, which disproportionately affects mainly developing nations.
He said that while commodity markets play an important role in the global economy they can also leave countries and citizens at risk of economic instability.
M. Francis asked that the matter be urgently addressed amid global discussions about debt sustainability and international financial reform.
Francis stated, “I think that breaking away from dependence on commodities – although challenging – can be achieved.”
Dependent Nations
Based on UN Trade and Development Body UNCTAD, 85% of the least developed countries in the world are dependent on commodities, along with a large number of Landlocked Developing Countries, Small Island Developing States and Landlocked Developing Countries, which leaves their economies at risk.Highly vulnerable to external shocks”
According to the Assembly president, “the two-decade increase of countries affected should be addressed.”Sound the AlarmThe 2030 Agenda requires that Member States address this issue. Sustainable Development Goals.
OHCHR: Iran Police enforces strict hijab laws on girls and women
The Iranian police are using violence against girls and women under hijab laws in Iran, which has resulted in arrests and harassment. You can also read about the importance of this in our article Jeremy Laurence is the spokesperson of UN Human Rights Office.OHCHROn Friday,
Tehran’s head of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on April 21 a new organization that will allow the IRGC to enforce the existing hijab law. Members of the IRGC can reportedly implement this law “in a serious manner” in public.
OHCHR has expressed concern about the draft “Supporting Family by Promoting Culture of Chastity and Hijab”, which in its previous form stated that those who violated the dress code mandated could be subject to floggings, fines or even up to ten years imprisonment.
M. Laurence reiterated the fact that corporal punishments are arbitrary in international law.
OHCHR calls for the draft bill to be shelved.
Volker Turk is the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. He has called on the Iranian Government to eliminate “all forms” of discrimination against women and all violence. This includes revising and repealing harmful policies, laws and practices in accordance with international standards and norms.