UN WG on women visits Thailand this week

23 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

The UN Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls is conducting its first country visit to Thailand from December 2-13 to assess progress and challenges in achieving gender equality.
Independent experts will examine various aspects of women's lives, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, meeting with authorities, civil society, and women across several cities.
This visit follows Thailand's recent election to the UN Human Rights Council and prior scrutiny over its handling of gender-based violence, with recommendations for systematic advancement of women's rights.
The Working Group will present its full report to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2025, with the new Prime Minister offering potential for policy advancements in women's rights.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.