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Responding to the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan on 1 March following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in…
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Climate Change and Environmental Peace
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. […]
Uganda’s government has defended plans to ramp up its nascent oil industry by citing a contested scenario for rising fossil fuel use that is favoured by the Trump administration over more climate-friendly models. Energy analysts have warned that the East African nation’s drive to fund development by producing and exporting oil is a risky strategy […]
Seven Pacific island nations say they will demand heftier levies on global shipping emissions if opponents of a green deal for the industry succeed in reopening negotiations on the stalled accord. The United States and Saudi Arabia persuaded countries not to grant final approval to the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) in October and […]
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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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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We are proud to announce that WILPF is now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses and individuals who commit one percent of their sales or income to environmental solutions —supporting specifically the work of our Ecological Justice programme. Through our Ecological Justice programme, WILPF works at the intersection of feminist peacebuilding and environmental […]
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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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UNICEF: 20% of world’s children still trapped in extreme poverty
More than 19 per cent of children worldwide live in extreme poverty, surviving on under $3 a day, according to a new UNICEF report.
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Cities now home to nearly half of humanity: UN report
Forty-five per cent of the 8.2 billion people on the planet live in cities, which is only going to increase as the world becomes increasingly urban.
COP30 in Review: Wins for Justice, Woes for Finance, Fossil Fuels, and Militarism
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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General Assembly demands return of Ukrainian children by Russia
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday demanded by a wide margin that Russia immediately and unconditionally return all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported since the start of the war.
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Sudan’s crisis deepens with communities trapped in ‘siege conditions’
Civilians across Sudan’s Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday.
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General Assembly LIVE: Resolution adopted demanding Russia return Ukrainian children
The UN General Assembly’s emergency special session spotlighting Russian aggression against Ukraine has reconvened in New York where the world body has adopted a resolution demanding Moscow end the forcible transfer and separation from their families, of Ukrainian children. Follow live coverage below and go here for detailed coverage of other key meetings. UN News […]
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UN sounds alarm as landmine deaths rise amid funding cuts
The deadly legacy of conflicts old and new – from Gaza to Sudan and beyond – continues to kill and maim civilians on a near-daily basis, mine action workers said on Wednesday, as they appealed for greater support for their lifesaving work in the face of deep funding cuts.
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Syria: Hope emerges amid ongoing human rights challenges
For the first time in the country’s history, Syrians are preparing to publicly mark Human Rights Day next week — a small but meaningful step that UN human rights officials say signals a “new chapter” in their engagement with the authorities, and a cautiously optimistic moment for millions seeking change.
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Exploiting Prejudice: LGBTQI+ People and Armed Groups in Colombia
Exploiting Prejudice: LGBTQI+ People and Armed Groups in Colombia eschelhaas Wed, 12/03/2025 – 13:26 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 Flags and roses are placed near a trans pride […]
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Tehran 1 December 2025 #1
Tehran 1 December 2025 #1 gnada Wed, 12/03/2025 – 00:20 Tehran Wed, 12/03/2025 – 12:00 1 December 2025 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that “if the American side shows its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests, the Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely consider the issue… If you want zero […]