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Georgia: Authorities built coordinated system to crush dissent and entrench power

Georgia is undergoing one of the most serious erosions of human rights since independence, as the ruling party increasingly resorts to authoritarian practices to preserve its grip on power amid growing public discontent over its approach to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Georgia’s relationship with the European Union, Amnesty International said today. A new […]

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Muhammad Atta ur Rehman

Chairman, Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL) Muhammad Atta ur Rehman is the Chairman of the Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL), a global think tank dedicated to promoting peace, sustainable development, climate action, and interfaith harmony. Under his leadership, IIPL has expanded its international footprint through global partnerships, youth leadership initiatives, and high-level diplomatic engagements. He has represented the organization at major international forums, including the UN World Summit on Social Development, and continues to work closely with governments, diplomats, civil society, and academic institutions to advance dialogue on human rights, peaceful coexistence, and global cooperation. As Chairman, he provides strategic direction, strengthens international collaborations, and guides IIPL’s mission to empower youth and communities as catalysts for peace and sustainable progress worldwide.

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NewsHidden explosives continue to threaten communities​on April 11, 2025 at 4:22 pm

This story was written by the UN Mine Action Service’s South Sudan team. In close cooperation with South Sudan’s National Mine Action Authority and other partners, the team coordinates demining efforts and reaches out to communities to raise awareness on the dangers of explosive hazards and how to avoid them.   After a conflict, after […]

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NewsSouth Sudan on the brink as peace deal falters, UN warns​on April 16, 2025 at 7:26 pm

By Vibhu Mishra South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as rising political tensions threaten to derail a fragile peace deal, amid growing fears of renewed conflict in the world’s youngest nation, already buckling under a deepening humanitarian crisis. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, warned that a political standoff between […]

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NewsWhy Peacekeeping needs digital transformation​on April 20, 2025 at 8:14 pm

This story was written by Mark McCarthy (right) and Parham Kouloubandi (left), from UN Peacekeeping’s Digital Enablement Team. Mr. McCarthy is a Senior Data Officer working on the digital transformation of peacekeeping. Mr. Kouloubandi is an Associate Expert, with experience promoting digital innovation through data and artificial intelligence.   Peacekeeping missions operate in diverse environments […]

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NewsAs budgets shrink, UN Peacekeeping looks to the future​on April 24, 2025 at 9:40 pm

With just weeks to go before a key ministerial meeting in Berlin, the UN and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to peacekeeping – a vital tool for global stability that must now adapt to dwindling resources. “This is a particularly timely meeting,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, at a press conference in New […]

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Forth International Peace Leaders Conference Baku Azerbaijan

The Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL), in collaboration with AlNassar Group Jordan, National Aviation Academy Azerbaijan, AlAhsa Readymix Saudi Arabia, and Turk Trade Center Baku Azerbaijan, successfully organized the EcoVision Global Compact Conference and IIPL Award Ceremony on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The prestigious event took place at the Turkic Star Conference Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan and gathered an esteemed panel of international experts, peace advocates, and distinguished personalities dedicated to environmental sustainability and global peace.