{"id":117734,"date":"2024-12-05T23:20:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T23:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-human-rights-in-ukraine-multilateralism-gets-airborne-enforced-disappearances-in-colombia-un-news\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T23:20:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T23:20:36","slug":"world-news-in-brief-human-rights-in-ukraine-multilateralism-gets-airborne-enforced-disappearances-in-colombia-un-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-human-rights-in-ukraine-multilateralism-gets-airborne-enforced-disappearances-in-colombia-un-news\/","title":{"rendered":"World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia – UN News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The UN human rights chief on Thursday <\/span>told a conference<\/span><\/a> in the Ukrainian capital that in the face of Russia\u2019s continuing full-scale invasion, they must unite and keep faith in democratic institutions.<\/span>
Addressing the conference in Kyiv on reclaiming human rights and preserving dignity, High Commissioner Volker T\u00fcrk once again voiced his \u201cfull solidarity\u201d with the Ukrainian people and concern over the latest wave of attacks on energy facilities as temperatures plummet.
\u201cChildren, older people and those with disabilities will suffer most,\u201d he added.
\u201cFrom relentless drone attacks to the occupation of territory, from the suppression of culture to the abuse of prisoners of war \u2013 the human rights of Ukrainians are under siege. And this must end.\u201d
He said it was more important than ever for unity, \u201cmoment to recommit to human rights and human dignity, and to build and maintain trust in each other and in democratic institutions.\u201d
He added that the UN human rights office he leads, OHCHR<\/a>, is doing its part to ensure accountability and justice by creating a public record of rights violations occurring during Ukraine\u2019s war of national survival, which has already informed cases before the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice<\/a>.
\u201cI commend Ukrainians for coming together around human rights and around human dignity and assure you of our full commitment and support,\u201d he concluded.
UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/a> marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of the convention<\/a> that opened the way to mass civilian air travel, by praising the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO<\/a>) as a testament to global cooperation.
\u201cAcross the decades, your organization, which the Convention established, has expanded dramatically, from 54 nations gathered in Chicago in 1944 to a membership of 193 today,\u201d he noted.
Mr. Guterres highlighted the significant challenges facing the aviation industry today, particularly its role in addressing the climate crisis.
According to the latest World Tourism Barometer<\/a> from the UN Tourism agency, global travel is on track for a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, with 1.1 billion international tourists recorded in the first nine months of the year. However, this resurgence brings about sustainability challenges.
\u201cAccounting for around 2 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, aviation is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise. But with innovation and investment, it can be done,\u201d Mr. Guterres noted.
ICAO<\/a>\u2019s new Long-Term Strategic Plan outlines its commitment to achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
The Secretary-General commended ICAO’s leadership for aligning its efforts with the 2030 Agenda<\/a>, ensuring that all countries benefit from sustainable aviation advancements.
Enforced disappearances remain a daily occurrence in Colombia, not just a historical legacy of the past, according to findings released on Thursday by the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED<\/a>) following their two-week mission to the country.
The preliminary findings painted a grim picture of disappearances including children, journalists, social leaders and migrants.
With estimates ranging from 98,000 to 200,000 missing persons, the exact scope of the crisis remains unclear due to fragmented record-keeping and institutional inefficiencies. 
\u201cAlthough enforced disappearances started in Colombia around the 1940s, they are not just a crime of the past. They continue to occur daily across the country in diverse circumstances,\u201d the delegation reported after visiting six cities and meeting with 80 authorities, including the Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
The investigation exposed a bureaucratic system where victims\u2019 families face challenges in seeking justice.
One victim told investigators, \u201cWe don\u2019t know where to turn. We\u2019re tossed between institutions, no end in sight\u201d.
The situation is further complicated by overlapping mandates among various agencies, with officials reporting that coordination efforts often result in endless meetings rather than concrete action. A single search process may require coordination with up to 60 different national and territorial authorities.
The Committee emphasised that immediate action is needed to streamline institutional responses and improve coordination. They noted that marginalised individuals, face additional obstacles in reporting disappearances, particularly in areas controlled by armed groups.
\u201cFamilies of the disappeared deserve clarity, justice and accountability. Every disappeared person represents a family waiting for answers, a community torn apart and a society grappling with unresolved pain,\u201d the delegation said.
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