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On 2 February, Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court is expected to consider whether to resume proceedings against…
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Climate Change and Environmental Peace
On a sultry afternoon in Tomé-Açu, the agricultural heart of northern Brazil, farmer Zé Maria Pantoja strolls beneath the canopy of his 50 hectares of forested land. Tall açaí palms and hulking Brazil nut trees tower overhead, while cacao and cupuaçu bushes crowd the leaf-strewn ground below; the air thick with the scent of tropical […]
Scientists have found that the devastating floods triggered by intense rainfall in Southern Africa in recent weeks were made worse by climate change and have exposed deep social vulnerability, causing a disaster described as “a textbook case of climate injustice”. The scientists working with the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group said extreme 10-day rainfall events […]
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that the government’s emissions-cutting and adaptation policies discriminated against and failed to protect citizens of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change, in violation of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). In a case brought by Greenpeace, the Hague District Court ruled the government breached […]
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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Why do we need to talk about masculinities with youth? I started thinking seriously about the word ‘masculinity’ when I noticed how men around me interact, they’re always trying to appear strong or in control, even when they’re tired or need support. It made me realise that masculinity isn’t just a word or a personal […]
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This October 2025 marked 25 years since the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 1325 – the first of ten resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). For over two decades, feminist and peace organisations – including WILPF – have worked tirelessly to advance this agenda, increase its visibility, and hold decisionmakers accountable for implementing it. WILPF was among the civil […]
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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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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The UN’s World Food Program is dissolving contracts with staff in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen. It first suspended operations, after more than a decade of internal conflict, in August amid a…
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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 […]
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Golan 2 December 2025 #1
Golan 2 December 2025 #1 gnada Wed, 12/03/2025 – 00:19 Golan Heights and South/West Syria Wed, 12/03/2025 – 12:00 2 December 2025 Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel expected the Syrian government “to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to the buffer zone area, including, of course, the approaches to Mount Hermon and the […]
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Israel 2 December 2025 #1
Israel 2 December 2025 #1 gnada Wed, 12/03/2025 – 00:18 Israel Wed, 12/03/2025 – 12:00 2 December 2025 Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel expected the Syrian government “to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to the buffer zone area, including, of course, the approaches to Mount Hermon and the summit of Mount Hermon… […]
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Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support
The recent parliamentary elections in Iraq mark a fitting end to the work of the UN Mission in the country, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
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In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’
More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the deadliest conflict for journalists in decades.
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Tehran 27 November 2025 #1
Tehran 27 November 2025 #1 gnada Mon, 12/01/2025 – 23:30 Tehran Mon, 12/01/2025 – 12:00 27 November 2025 Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the U.S. government was “certainly not one that the Islamic Republic would seek cooperation or relations with”. He also denied reports about indirect communication between the two countries, asserting: “They […]