UN

World News in Brief: $53.2 Billion Needed for Palestinian Recovery, UN Condemns UNRWA Schools Raid, Lebanon-Israel Tensions Continue February 18, 2025 Palestinian Recovery Requires $53.2 Billion The United Nations has released a report estimating that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery and reconstruction of the Palestinian territories. The report highlights the urgent need … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue February 18, 2025 $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has appealed for $53.2 billion to help rebuild the Palestinian territories after a devastating conflict. The funds will be used to provide food, … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office on Friday warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, where it said there had been a surge in human rights abuses since a military coup last year. In a … Read more

UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Summary: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its Global Environmental Outlook 6 (GEO-6) report, which paints a grim picture of the planet’s health. The report warns that the world is facing a “triple … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 2025-02-18 12:00 GENEVA (Reuters) – Sudan is facing a “dangerous tipping point” as violence and other abuses surge amid political turmoil, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday, calling for urgent action to avert widespread atrocities. In a report covering … Read more

Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter? Multilateralism is a system of international relations in which states cooperate with each other through international organizations and agreements. It is based on the principle that all states are equal and have a voice in decision-making, and that decisions should be made through consensus. Multilateralism has … Read more

WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Urges Members to Utilize the Platform for Engagement Geneva, February 18, 2025 – Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on WTO members to actively utilize the organization as a platform for engagement and dialogue, emphasizing its crucial role in addressing global economic challenges. In her address to the General Council, DG Okonjo-Iweala highlighted … Read more

WTO Chairpersons for 2025 Announced Geneva, 18 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) today announced the names of the chairpersons who will lead its various bodies in 2025. The General Council, the WTO’s highest decision-making body, will be chaired by H.E. Mr. X, Minister of Trade of [Country]. Mr. X has been actively … Read more

WTO: Chinese Taipei Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Bringing Tally to 90 Geneva, 2025-02-18 – Chinese Taipei formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies today, bringing the total number of acceptances to 90. The Agreement will enter into force on 2025-06-18, 30 days after the 90th acceptance. The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the … Read more

UN Rights Office Warns of ‘Dangerous Tipping Point’ as Abuses Surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, warning that the country is approaching a “dangerous tipping point.” In a statement released on Friday, the Office of … Read more