Towards a More Secure Future Through Effective Multilateralism — Global Issues

Towards a More Secure Future Through Effective Multilateralism — Global Issues

Opinion by Stefan Lofven (stockholm) Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Inter Press Service STOCKHOLM, Sep 21 (IPS) – As world leaders gather in New York for the opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly this week, the security horizon is undoubtedly dark. From the geopolitical shockwaves of the…

Refugees Most Vulnerable in Ongoing Food Insecurity Crisis

Refugees Most Vulnerable in Ongoing Food Insecurity Crisis

Two refugees identified as Muhindo and his wife Harriet are among the new waves of people leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo following inter-communal clashes in South-West DRC. UN agencies have called for substantive action on refugees, especially regarding food security. Credit: UNHCR by Juliet Morrison (united nations) Wednesday, September 21,…

UN Agencies Call to Commit to Transforming Education in Crises — Global Issues

UN Agencies Call to Commit to Transforming Education in Crises — Global Issues

Mary Maker chairing a session on “Education in Crisis Situations – A Partnership for Transformative Actions for Learners” on the final day of the Transforming Education Summit. Credit: UN by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Inter Press Service United Nations, Sep 20 (IPS) – Refugee youth advocate, Mary…

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 20 (IPS) – When world leaders, numbering over 150, make their annual political pilgrimage to address the General Assembly in the third week of September, the security at the world body is exceptionally tight. And this…

Climate Change Crisis Nonacceptance — Global Issues

Climate Change Crisis Nonacceptance — Global Issues

The nonacceptance of the climate change crisis persists despite its increasingly visible worldwide consequences. Credit: Manipadma Jena/IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Monday, September 19, 2022 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Sep 19 (IPS) – Many people around the world, especially those among the political far-right, do not accept the…

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

The Day the UN General Assembly Abandoned its New York City Home — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, September 19, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (IPS) – When the United Nations decided to locate its 39-storeyed Secretariat in New York city, the United States, as host nation, signed a “headquarters agreement” in 1947 not only ensuring diplomatic immunity to foreign…

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

Reflections on High-Level Meetings of the UN General Assembly — Global Issues

Opinion by James Paul (new york) Monday, September 19, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Sep 19 (IPS) – The high-level segment of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is famous for its fiery speeches and the colorful personalities assembled in the GA Hall. But much more goes on beyond the hall…

Full Gender Equality Almost 300 Years Away at Current Rate of Progress — Global Issues

Full Gender Equality Almost 300 Years Away at Current Rate of Progress — Global Issues

At the current rate of progress, it will take up to 286 years to close gaps in legal protection and remove discriminatory laws, Credit: Kristin Palitza/IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Thursday, September 15, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Sep 15 (IPS) – While women in rich societies are paid around 25%…

UN South-South Event Highlights Power of Cooperation for Peace and Development — Global Issues

UN South-South Event Highlights Power of Cooperation for Peace and Development — Global Issues

Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director of Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and Alhaji Fanday Turay, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations spoke about South-South initiatives around peace-building and development. Credit: Juliet Morrison/IPS by Juliet…