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We need no-go mining zones for the energy transition to be just: Here’s how it could work

Perrine Fournier is a trade, mining, and forest campaigner at Fern.  The threat that mining critical raw materials poses to some of the planet’s most important ecosystems is beyond dispute. To prevent it, some places on Earth must be declared off-limits for mining under any circumstances. Work has already began to identify them. A global power struggle to secure […]
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Uganda: Authorities must immediately end the harassment of activists, allow media to operate freely

Following the forced closure of at least six media outlets in Uganda on 28 June 2026 and the arbitrary arrest and detention of scores of human rights activists on the orders of Uganda’s military chief and President Yoweri Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Tigere Chagutah said: Authorities […]
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Saudi Arabia: Visitors to Saudi Arabia imprisoned for social media posts

Visitors to Saudi Arabia, including those travelling for tourism and religious pilgrimages such as Hajj and Umrah, risk being detained, subjected to grossly unfair trials, and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for their social media activity – including posts published before entering the Kingdom – Amnesty International and ALQST said today. Amnesty International and ALQST […]

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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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Haji Ali SObhe Ambassador at Large for Lebanon Meeting with Community Members

Haji Ali Sobhe Hamie, Ambassador at-Large for Lebanon Introduces IIPL. IIPL Ambassador-at-Large for Lebanon, Honorable Haj Ali Sobhe Hamie met with community members and friends on behalf of Institute of International Peace Leaders after being appointed in IIPL Global Family. He said, I am feeling proud to be an Ambassador-at-Large for Lebanon and to represent […]

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United Nations Development Program – UNDP

UNDP – United Nations Development Program Global Sustainable Development in Action… This post features and salutes the essential work of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). UNDP is UN’s global development network promoting technical and investment cooperation among nations advocating for change; and connecting countries (and people) to knowledge, experience, and resources to assist in […]

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United Nations Institute for Training and Research

UNITAR – United Nations Institute for Training and Research UNITAR: Your Global Partners in Training and Research The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the UN, working in every world region. UNITAR was established in 1963 and seeks to empower individuals, governments, and organizations through knowledge and […]

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United Nations Research Institute for Social Development – UNRISD

UNRISD – United Nations Research Institute for Social Development Introducing the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)… UNRISD is an autonomous research institute within the UN system that conducts interdisciplinary research/policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary development issues. Their work aims to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central […]

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United Nations Habitat

UN Habitat UN-Habitat: For a Better Urban Future… UN-Habitat works in 90+ countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action. Their Strategic Plan is an integrated approach to solving the challenges and opportunities of twenty-first century cities and other human settlements. UN-Habitat’s vision of […]

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UN Human Rights

UNHR – United Nations Human Rights Introducing UN Human Rights… The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. They represent the world’s commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration […]

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UN-Water: Global Partners in Water and Sanitation

UN Water UN-Water: Global Partners in Water and Sanitation UN-Water is dedicated exclusively to water and sustainably managing water and sanitation systems. Over 30 UN organizations carry out water and sanitation programs, reflecting that water issues run through all of UN’s main focus areas. UN-Water’s current focus is coordination of efforts between UN entities and […]