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Human Rights and Social Justice
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Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United…
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Climate Change and Environmental Peace
The European Union’s plan to use international carbon credits to help meet its 2040 climate target could provide a “super solution” to accelerate the rollout of cleaner cooking technologies across the Global South, according to France’s top climate envoy . With the bloc set to become a “big investor” in carbon credits as a result […]
For tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, the answer to the rocketing energy needs of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres is to launch them into space, where they could tap limitless energy from the sun. But until that happens, the places on Earth where these number-crunching mega-hubs are located face big spikes in electricity demand to run […]
Mohamed Okash is the Founding Director of the Institute of Climate and Environment at SIMAD University in Somalia. A recent report by the African Finance Corp. suggests that Africa holds an approximate $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth. It is little wonder then that the continent is once again being courted for what lies beneath its soil. […]
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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In just 48 hours, the region has plunged into a dangerous new phase of hostilities. Civilian lives have been devastated. Regional stability has been further eroded. And the international rule of law faces yet another grave test. We invite you to read WILPF’s full statement and stand with us in demanding an immediate ceasefire and […]
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Everyday Adaptation as a Form of Knowledge When electricity disappears, ordinary infrastructure collapses into improvisation. Across social media, Ukrainians share videos of handmade stoves made from metal cans, clay candle heaters, and improvised cooking devices assembled from scarcely available materials. These are not experimental hobbies — they are responses to dire necessities for survival. “Kamforka-parties” […]
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At a time when militarism is escalating, inequalities are deepening, and communities are facing overlapping crises, WILPF is choosing to tell a different story. Today, we are proud to launch our 2025 Annual Report, reimagined as a living 2026 calendar. Instead of publishing a traditional report, we asked ourselves: What if our accountability could also […]
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Responding to the brutal attack in Harare on Professor Lovemore Madhuku, the leader of the opposition National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), and several other political activists on March 1, by armed…
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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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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai Convicted on Bogus National Security Charges
Click to expand Image Jimmy Lai with a copy of Apple Daily’s July 1, 2020, edition in Hong Kong. © 2020 Vincent Yu/AP Photo (New York) – The Hong Kong High Court’s conviction of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, is the latest marker of Hong Kong’s dramatic shift from respecting press freedoms to […]
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ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years
Click to expand Image Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kosheib), a former leader of the Sudanese “Janjaweed” militias, waits to learn his sentence from the International Criminal Court following his conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, The Hague, Netherlands, December 9, 2025. © 2025 Peter Dejong/AP Photo Last week, […]
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From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets.
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UN sounds alarm over rising demands on water resources as scarcity increases
Pressure on freshwater resources is growing as demand increases in regions marked by scarcity, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report published on Friday.
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Q&A with Mariam Gamal Louca: Reimagining Masculinities
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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Six peacekeepers laid to rest following deadly drone attack in Sudan
A solemn farewell ceremony was held on Monday at the headquarters of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to honour six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone attack on a UN logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan.
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Lebanon 13 December 2025
Lebanon 13 December 2025 gnada Mon, 12/15/2025 – 20:22 Lebanon Mon, 12/15/2025 – 12:00 13 December 2025 Hizbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem rejected any attempt to disarm the group. “Let the United States know: we will defend ourselves even if the heavens collapse upon the earth. The weapons will not be taken to serve Israeli […]
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Lebanon 14 December 2025 #1
Lebanon 14 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/15/2025 – 20:21 Lebanon Mon, 12/15/2025 – 12:00 14 December 2025 Israel’s military said that it killed a senior Hizbollah operative who “activated agents within Lebanon’s security systems, and suppressed criticism by opponents of Hizbollah in Lebanon”. In two other strikes in southern Lebanon, the IDF said that […]
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Israel 14 December 2025 #1
Israel 14 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/15/2025 – 20:20 Israel Mon, 12/15/2025 – 12:00 14 December 2025 Israel’s military said that it killed a senior Hizbollah operative who “activated agents within Lebanon’s security systems, and suppressed criticism by opponents of Hizbollah in Lebanon”. In two other strikes in southern Lebanon, the IDF said that […]
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Ex-UN chief Ban warns Security Council risks irrelevance without reform
Gathered around the Security Council’s iconic horseshoe table, ambassadors were challenged on Monday to look backwards – when, despite deep rivalry and distrust, the body chose leaders capable of steering the world away from catastrophe towards active cooperation.