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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.
Brazil’s Lula requests national roadmap for fossil fuel transition
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asked his government to draft by February guidelines for a national roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, an idea he championed during COP30. In a directive issued on Monday, the Brazilian leader requested the ministries of finance, energy and environment, together with the chief of staff’s […]
Mining is destroying our homes: We need global binding rules for mineral extraction
Beverly Besmanos is the national coordinator of Bantay Kita-Philippines, a coalition of NGOs advocating for transparency and accountability of the extractive industries in the Philippines. Nsama Chikwanka is the national director of Publish What You Pay Zambia. They are both members of the Resource Justice Network. The clean-energy transition, the solution to the climate crisis, […]
Deep in the Amazon, forest protection cash must vie with glitter of illegal gold
Beneath the thick and unbroken rainforest canopy, there is a growing sense of desperation among the guardians of French Guiana’s slice of the Amazon. Illegal miners, lured by the prospect of untapped gold, are crossing into the French-ruled territory from the nearby border with Brazil, pushing local authorities to the limit. France spends more than […]
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EU races to speed up deportations in migration crackdown
Migrants could be sent to overseas ‘return hubs’ under new reforms criticized by rights watchdogs.
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UNESCO honors India’s Diwali as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Diwali, one of Hinduism’s most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. Italian cuisine was also recognized this year.
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Brazil lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s sentence
The vote comes just weeks after Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro began serving his 27 years long sentence for an attempted coup. It still needs to be approved by the Senate.
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Sperm bank sold man’s cancer-linked genes across Europe
In 2023, a prolific donor to a Danish sperm bank was found to carry a genetic mutation that can contribute to childhood cancers. Some parents were never warned, an investigation by DW and European partners has found.
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EU won’t have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs
The US "course correction" for Europe has alarmed experts. EU politicians stand by the trans-Atlantic partnership despite many accusations, but emphasize the bloc’s sovereignty. Reactions from Brussels.
Damisoa: we left our drought-stricken land and found new struggles
Damisoa is from the Androy region in the very southern tip of Madagascar. In 2021, he and his family were forced to leave their home due to droughts worsened by climate change meaning there wasn’t enough food for them to survive there. People displaced by famine and now living in northern Madagascar urgently need humanitarian […]
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Global: Amnesty International’s annual letter-writing campaign demonstrates how humanity can win
Against a backdrop of the spread of authoritarian practices, climate collapse and the erosion of international law, Amnesty International is launching its annual Write for Rights campaign on Human Rights Day (10 December) to support the victims of human rights violations and show that humanity can win. This year’s campaign brings people together from around […]