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On 2 February, Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether to resume proceedings against…
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Climate Change and Environmental Peace
On a sultry afternoon in Tomé-Açu, the agricultural heart of northern Brazil, farmer Zé Maria Pantoja strolls beneath the canopy of his 50 hectares of forested land. Tall açaí palms and hulking Brazil nut trees tower overhead, while cacao and cupuaçu bushes crowd the leaf-strewn ground below; the air thick with the scent of tropical […]
Scientists have found that the devastating floods triggered by intense rainfall in Southern Africa in recent weeks were made worse by climate change and have exposed deep social vulnerability, causing a disaster described as “a textbook case of climate injustice”. The scientists working with the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group said extreme 10-day rainfall events […]
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that the government’s emissions-cutting and adaptation policies discriminated against and failed to protect citizens of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change, in violation of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). In a case brought by Greenpeace, the Hague District Court ruled the government breached […]
Sustainable Development and SDGs
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With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development as he outlined his priorities for 2026 – the final year of his tenure.
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Better access to education, the protection of the environment and good governance are some of the areas in which the United Nations helps countries improve.
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It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets.
Women, Peace and Security
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Why do we need to talk about masculinities with youth? I started thinking seriously about the word ‘masculinity’ when I noticed how men around me interact, they’re always trying to appear strong or in control, even when they’re tired or need support. It made me realise that masculinity isn’t just a word or a personal […]
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This October 2025 marked 25 years since the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 1325 – the first of ten resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). For over two decades, feminist and peace organisations – including WILPF – have worked tirelessly to advance this agenda, increase its visibility, and hold decisionmakers accountable for implementing it. WILPF was among the civil […]
Celebrating Feminists’ Voices, Inspiring Global Peace Back to all news Long read #COP30 COP30 in Review: Wins for Justice, Woes for Finance, Fossil Fuels, and Militarism COP30 concluded in Belém, Brazil, wherefrom 10 to 22 November, diplomats, activists, lobbyists, and other stakeholders from across the globe gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Image credit: Natalia Chaves Monroy […]
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Uganda’s young population wants a voice in politics, but costly nomination rules, entrenched power, and security hurdles keep leadership out of reach. A DW street debate reveals why change feels…
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With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education…
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A fragile political calm in Yemen is fraying, with renewed instability and aid restrictions deepening hunger, illness and displacement for millions of civilians, senior UN officials warned the Security Council…
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Recent Saudi airstrikes against UAE-aligned separatists escalated tensions in southern Yemen. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE backing opposing factions, a return to fighting would most benefit the Houthis.
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The UN’s World Food Program is dissolving contracts with staff in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen. It first suspended operations, after more than a decade of internal conflict, in August amid a…
Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide on Greenland, Iran, Trump’s Board of Peace and other crises
Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide on Greenland, Iran, Trump’s Board of Peace and other crises hschaub Sat, 01/31/2026 – 00:23 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Podcast / Global […]
A just agricultural transition takes root in Brazil
On a sultry afternoon in Tomé-Açu, the agricultural heart of northern Brazil, farmer Zé Maria Pantoja strolls beneath the canopy of his 50 hectares of forested land. Tall açaí palms and hulking Brazil nut trees tower overhead, while cacao and cupuaçu bushes crowd the leaf-strewn ground below; the air thick with the scent of tropical […]
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Eswatini: Education minister’s anti-LGBTI remarks risk fueling discrimination in schools
Responding to media reports in which Eswatini’s Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo while making school visits during back to school visits in schools in the Hhohho Region, around Mbabane, is quoted as saying same-sex relationships have “no place” in schools and that LGBTI students should be expelled, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for […]
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Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must free journalist Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy and quash her wrongful conviction
On 2 February, Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether to resume proceedings against independent investigative journalist Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy, after her defence lawyers filed a petition requesting a full re-examination of her wrongful conviction. The petition, which ultimately seeks her immediate release, follows a legal opinion published by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary […]
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Fact check: Are ICE fakes trying to drown out real videos?
Deadly ICE raids and a surge of deepfake videos are making it harder than ever to tell real violence from AI‑generated fiction. Our investigation reveals how false clips drown out evidence of fatal encounters.
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US-Iran tensions: Arab States and Israel navigate strategic tightrope
Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states and Israel are prioritizing their own interests as regional tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise.
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US eyes the Red Sea as Landau visits Africa
Washington says a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about America’s interests in the Red Sea corridor.
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Iran: A mosaic state rife with internal conflicts
Iran is a multi-ethnic state — yet its leadership has failed to find an answer to recurring protests, minority grievances and deepening environmental crises.
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Is US president Trump more popular than polls suggest?
Donald Trump’s first year has been marked by cuts, controversies and little congressional constraint. Polls show he is nearing record low approval ratings, but he still holds sway with one critical group.
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South Sudan: ‘All the conditions for a human catastrophe are present’
Military tensions in South Sudan are “rapidly expanding” between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state.