The UNs Own Relevance Is at Stake at This Years General Assembly — Global Issues

The UNs Own Relevance Is at Stake at This Years General Assembly — Global Issues

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Opinion by Mandeep S.Tiwana (new york) Thursday, September 07, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Sep 07 (IPS) – This September, world leaders and public policy advocates from around the world will descend on New York for the UN General Assembly. Alongside conversations on peace and security, global development and climate…

Civic Space the Bedrock of Democracy is Scarce & Contested — Global Issues

Civic Space the Bedrock of Democracy is Scarce & Contested — Global Issues

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Opinion by Mandeep S.Tiwana (new york) Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Mar 15 (IPS) – On 29 and 30 March, the US government, in partnership with Costa Rica, Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia, will co-host the second virtual Summit for Democracy. Several elected leaders and state representatives…

Uyghur Violations a Litmus Test for Global Governance & Rules-based International Order — Global Issues

Uyghur Violations a Litmus Test for Global Governance & Rules-based International Order — Global Issues

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Protesters in Washington, DC, march against the alleged killing of Uyghur Muslims. June 2022. Credit: Unsplash/Kuzzat Altay Opinion by Mandeep S.Tiwana (new york) Monday, October 03, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Oct 03 (IPS) – This week is a momentous one for the world’s premier human rights body. At stake…