“Climate crunch time is here,” new UN report warns A new report from the United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to act on climate change. The report, released on February 28, 2023, found that global greenhouse gas emissions must be cut by 43% by 2030 in order to limit … Read more
Trade Policy Review: Maldives Background The Trade Policy Review (TPR) of the Maldives is a comprehensive assessment of the country’s trade policies and practices conducted by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The TPR is conducted regularly for all WTO members and provides a valuable opportunity for the Maldives to present its trade policies and receive … Read more
DDG Ellard Highlights Importance of WTO Collaboration with World Customs Organization On May 27, 2023, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff of the World Trade Organization (WTO) underscored the critical importance of collaboration between the WTO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) to ensure the smooth flow of global trade. Speaking at a virtual meeting with WCO … Read more
Joint report explores scope for coordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and policy spillovers A new report by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the scope for coordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and policy spillovers. The report finds … Read more
Headline: ‘Trauma that echoes across generations’: UN highlights weaponisation of sexual violence Source: The Guardian Date: March 8, 2023 Author: Vivian Yee Summary: The United Nations has issued a report highlighting the alarming rise in the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and its devastating intergenerational consequences. The report, released on International … Read more
Percentage of Women Killed in War Doubled in 2023: UN Report A recent report released by the United Nations (UN) has revealed a disturbing trend in global conflicts, demonstrating a significant increase in the number of women killed during wars. According to the report, the percentage of female casualties has nearly doubled in 2023 compared … Read more
Title: Syria facing alarming regional spillover, UN envoy warns Source: UN News Date: March 8, 2023 Summary: The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, warned the Security Council on Wednesday that the situation in Syria is facing an “alarming” regional spillover, with the potential to further destabilize the country and its neighbors. Pedersen … Read more
Experts Demand Answers from Russia Over Award-Winning Ukrainian Journalist’s Death Summary: Experts are calling for Russia to provide answers regarding the death of renowned Ukrainian journalist Oksana Baulina. Baulina was killed in March 2022 while reporting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Background: Oksana Baulina was an award-winning journalist known for her fearless reporting on … Read more
Civilians and peacekeepers at risk, amid escalating Lebanon conflict BEIRUT, Lebanon – The escalating conflict in Lebanon is putting civilians and peacekeepers at risk, the United Nations has warned. “We are deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Lebanon, which is putting civilians and peacekeepers at risk,” said Stephanie Williams, the UN Special Coordinator for … Read more
Gaza: Israeli strikes delay polio vaccine campaign in the north Source: Al Jazeera Published: May 11, 2021 Summary: Israeli airstrikes on the northern Gaza Strip have delayed a polio vaccination campaign, putting thousands of children at risk of contracting the potentially deadly disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the strikes had damaged a health … Read more