Over 30,000 Afghan refugees arrive with IOM’s support — Global Issues

Should Internet Access be Declared a Basic Human Right? — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Thursday, April 13, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (IPS) – The United Nations defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status”. Back in 1948, the UN General Assembly proclaimed…

Comoros Has Huge Untapped Investment Potential — Global Issues

Comoros Has Huge Untapped Investment Potential — Global Issues

Kingsley Ighobor. Africa Renewal Opinion by Kingsley Ighobor (moroni, comoros) Thursday, April 13, 2023 Inter Press Service MORONI, Comoros, Apr 13 (IPS) – In February 2023, the Union of Comoros ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Later that month, the country’s President Azali Assoumani took over as Chairperson of…

During Ramadan Let’s Focus on Solidarity with Future Generations — Global Issues

During Ramadan Let’s Focus on Solidarity with Future Generations — Global Issues

UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia Valerie Julliand plants trees in Bogor, West Java. Credit: UN Indonesia Opinion by Valerie Julliand (jakarta, indonesia) Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Inter Press Service JAKARTA, Indonesia, Apr 12 (IPS) – As Ramadan continues through next week, the world’s 2 billion Muslims will focus on the core…

Over 30,000 Afghan refugees arrive with IOM’s support — Global Issues

Lost decade looms for debt-ridden developing countries: UNCTAD — Global Issues

In a new report, UNCTAD projects that annual growth across large parts of the global economy will be below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. High interest rates combined with soaring debt levels will add to the “crushing” effect on developing countries over the coming years, to the tune of at least…

Guterres delivers message of ‘hope and renewal’ for Somalia — Global Issues

Guterres delivers message of ‘hope and renewal’ for Somalia — Global Issues

“Somalia faces many challenges, but in the spirit of Ramadan, I also bring a message of hope and renewal – the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Somali people. “Let us come together to advance peace and security, sustainable development and human rights – and build a better future…

Deadliest first quarter for migrant deaths in six years — Global Issues

Deadliest first quarter for migrant deaths in six years — Global Issues

IOM’s Missing Migrants Project documented 441 deaths during this period, though the true toll is likely to be higher. Investigations continue into several reports of so-called invisible shipwrecks – cases where boats are reported missing but there are no records of survivors or search and rescue (SAR) operations. The fates…