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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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Ukraine civilians bear brunt of escalating attacks as winter closes in
Civilians across Ukraine endured a surge in deadly strikes over the weekend, with the UN warning of an “alarming pattern” of intensifying hostilities and mounting damage to essential services as temperatures continue to drop.
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Syria at a crossroads: UN warns fragile transition needs global support
A year after the fall of the Assad regime opened the door to political and judicial reform, Syria’s future is still precarious.
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Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions
Strengthening Iraq-Türkiye Ties amid Regional Tensions emactaggart Tue, 12/09/2025 – 11:19 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 Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip […]
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Lebanon 6 December 2025 #1
Lebanon 6 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:51 Lebanon Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 6 December 2025 Lebanon’s foreign minister said that “Hizbollah cannot hand over its weapons without an Iranian decision”. In the meantime, Youssef Rajji warned: “Hizbollah is rebuilding itself in many ways, including with money, as stated by its officials, in […]
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Israel 6 December 2025 #1
Israel 6 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:50 Israel Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 6 December 2025 Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said: “We demand Israel to go back to the pre-December 8 [2024] lines”. He insisted on adherence to the 1974 disengagement agreement between Syria and Israel and warned that “seeking other agreements […]
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Golan 6 December 2025 #1
Golan 6 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:48 Golan Heights and South/West Syria Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 6 December 2025 Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said: “We demand Israel to go back to the pre-December 8 [2024] lines”. He insisted on adherence to the 1974 disengagement agreement between Syria and Israel and warned […]
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Washington 7 December 2025 #1
Washington 7 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:47 Washington Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 7 December 2025 The Israeli and U.S. navies began an annual joint exercise, dubbed “Intrinsic Defender”, involving dozens of service members over the course of several days. “The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen strategic and operational cooperation between […]
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Israel 7 December 2025 #2
Israel 7 December 2025 #2 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:45 Israel Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 7 December 2025 The Israeli and U.S. navies began an annual joint exercise, dubbed “Intrinsic Defender”, involving dozens of service members over the course of several days. “The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen strategic and operational cooperation between […]
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Israel 7 December 2025 #1
Israel 7 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:44 Israel Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 7 December 2025 Israel’s military and internal security service exposed a Hamas-run money exchange network operating in Turkey “in full cooperation with the Iranian regime, transferring hundreds of millions of dollars directly to the terrorist organization Hamas and its leadership”. […]
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Tehran 8 December 2025 #1
Tehran 8 December 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/08/2025 – 21:36 Tehran Mon, 12/08/2025 – 12:00 8 December 2025 Iran’s judiciary announced that an Iranian dual national who lives in a European country was being tried for “intelligence cooperation and espionage in favour of the Israeli regime”. The judiciary claimed: “After two years of communication and […]