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Human Rights and Social Justice
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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…
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Lebanon 17 November 2025 #1
Lebanon 17 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:27 Lebanon Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 17 November 2025 Hizbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem called on Lebanon’s government to “say no in defence of Lebanon’s rights, and let us all stand together in this position, even if there are still those who seek to control or […]
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Israel 16 November 2025 #2
Israel 16 November 2025 #2 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:26 Israel Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 16 November 2025 Israel announced charges against an individual who allegedly passed information on army and air force bases to Iranian intelligence agents during the June 2025 war.
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Lebanon 16 November 2025 #1
Lebanon 16 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:26 Lebanon Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 16 November 2025 Israel’s military killed a member of Hizbollah in southern Lebanon, asserting he was “responsible for communication between the terror organization and the residents of the area regarding financial and military subjects”.
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Israel 16 November 2025 #1
Israel 16 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:25 Israel Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 16 November 2025 Israel’s military killed a member of Hizbollah in southern Lebanon, asserting he was “responsible for communication between the terror organization and the residents of the area regarding financial and military subjects”.
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Tehran 16 November 2025 #1
Tehran 16 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:24 Tehran Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 16 November 2025 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring [of the IAEA]… There is no enrichment right now because our facilities — our […]
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Saada 14 November 2025 #1
Saada 14 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:23 Saada, Yemen Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 14 November 2025 The UN Security Council extended the mandate of targeted Yemen sanctions and the Panel of Experts focused on the Houthis. The U.S. welcomed the “new requirements for the Panel to report on the flow of dual-use […]
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Bab 14 November 2025 #1
Bab 14 November 2025 #1 nrafati Mon, 11/17/2025 – 23:22 Bab al-Mandab, Yemen Mon, 11/17/2025 – 12:00 14 November 2025 The UN Security Council extended the mandate of targeted Yemen sanctions and the Panel of Experts focused on the Houthis. The U.S. welcomed the “new requirements for the Panel to report on the flow of […]
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Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors to vote on Gaza stabilization force
Ambassadors are due to meet at 5pm in New York to vote on a US plan for an international force to restore order in Gaza, protect civilians and open the way for large-scale aid and rebuilding — a move which could help the shift from war to recovery. The proposal also calls for Israeli forces […]
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UN aid office pushes for ‘unhindered’ humanitarian access in Sudan
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher held “useful” and “tough” discussions with the two sides battling for control of Sudan this week, pushing for access to aid for those in desperate need, he told journalists in New York on Monday.
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UNHCR urges balance as UK unveils new asylum proposals
The UN refugee agency has welcomed aspects of the United Kingdom’s proposed changes to its asylum system, while emphasising the importance of fair, efficient protection for those fleeing conflict and persecution.