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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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Conflict and hunger ‘two faces of the same crisis’, UN deputy chief tells Security Council
For millions of people worldwide caught up in conflict, “war and hunger are often two faces of the same crisis,” UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the Security Council on Monday, as it met to examine how food insecurity fuels fighting.
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Security Council to vote on new Gaza force: Here’s what you need to know
The UN Security Council is expected to vote at 5pm in New York today on a US-sponsored draft resolution that would authorise the creation of an international stabilisation force in the Gaza Strip.
At Home and Away: President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Year in Power in Syria
At Home and Away: President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Year in Power in Syria hschaub Mon, 11/17/2025 – 00:00 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 / Middle East & North […]
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Lebanon: UN peacekeeping patrol targeted by Israeli tank, IDF blames ‘misidentification’
On Sunday, a foot patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was targeted by an Israeli army Merkava tank from a position established by Israel in Lebanese territory.
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Ukraine faces ‘unprecedented housing crisis’
Ukraine is facing what has been described as an “unprecedented housing crisis” three and a half years after the full-scale invasion of the Eastern European country by Russia.
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New Faces, Old Barriers: Women Locked Out of Syria’s Transition
Almost a full year after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, the promises of inclusion and reform ring largely hollow for Syrian women. Despite widespread talk of “empowerment” and “equal participation,” women remain mostly excluded from meaningful decision-making, their visibility serving more to polish the regime’s image than to secure genuine rights […]
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Call for Student Internship/Fellowship Proposals
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes collaboration with students who wish to contribute to our work through a supervised research or project placement. WILPF is eager to host students whose academic work aligns with our mission and values. Please note: At this time, WILPF is unable to provide any payments or stipends […]
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WILPF at COP30: Move the Money from Military Spending to A Gender-Responsive Just Transition
A major focus of this year’s COP is on the Just Transition Work Programme. WILPF will amplify demands by our allies for the Belém Action Mechanism for a Just Transition (BAM) that meaningfully supports frontline communities, workers, and people most affected. BAM must centre care work, informal work, and gender responsiveness to ensure a truly equitable transition. Set in the heart of the […]
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War, Land, and the Fragility of Food Security
War and the Disrupted Relationship with Land The war in Ukraine has not only devastated cities and infrastructure — it has also torn apart people’s connection to land. Small farms, once the foundation of local food production and community resilience, now face mined fields, destroyed irrigation systems, and collapsing logistics networks. Before 2022, small and […]
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Promoting Peace Means Moving Money Away From AI
We are witnessing a surge in military spending worldwide. More and more states are prioritising and investing in the development and purchase of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to be used in warfare. These technologies are not only used by militaries but also in policing, border control, and other forms of state violence. The […]