Czech Republic votes against UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The county was among ten nations that voted against the UN General Assembly resolution, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Czech defense minister calls for withdrawal from UN over Israel resolution
Jana Černochová called for the withdrawal over the UN's resolution supporting a humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Czechia joins international pledge to uphold human rights in digital sphere
Speaking at the UN, Foreign Minister Lipavský emphasized that new technologies should protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Czech president pledges CZK 91 million to UN Green Climate Fund
Speaking at a UN summit, Petr Pavel said that the organization must do more to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals.
Czech President Petr Pavel heads to New York for UN General Assembly
Pavel will lead the Czech delegation during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, which is expected to focus on the situation in Ukraine.
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Czech president to champion greener policies at UN climate summit
Among other things, President Petr Pavel will discuss Czechia's goal to move away from coal toward renewable energy sources.
Czechia withholds support for UNHRC resolution on Koran burning
Czechia said it condemns hate speech but raised concerns regarding specific aspects of the resolution's text.
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
Czechia to apply for UN Security Council seat in 2031 and 2032
Three decades since Czechia's last stint as a non-permanent member of the council, Prague is now seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
Quoting Havel, Lipavský calls on world leaders to act against the Russian threat
The Czech foreign minister urged for an international investigation into Putin's human rights violations.
Czech National Bank intervenes on foreign exchange market
Plus: Czechs fear disinformation is threatening the country's safety, Android virus hits Czechia, and more women than men at Czech universities.
Czechia will replace Russia on the UN Human Rights Council
Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the Czech Republic can now push to support human rights on the international stage.
Czechia volunteers to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council
The Czech Republic has submitted a nomination to join the United Nations council after Russia was suspended earlier this month over suspected war crimes.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 10, 2021
UN's climate report shows impact of climate change on Czech Republic, 600 illegal workers uncovered in raids, cooler temps forecast for second part of Aug.
