DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: UN News Summary: According to reports from the United Nations, there have been allegations of summary executions of children by M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed … Read more
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan GENEVA /KHARTOUM (18 February 2025) *- The UN Human Rights Office on Friday warned that Sudan is approaching a “dangerous tipping point” as the number of human rights violations and abuses has surged since last October’s military coup. In a statement, the … Read more
World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has said that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery of the Palestinian territories over the next five years. The funds will be used to … Read more
World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has appealed for $53.2 billion to help the Palestinian people recover from decades of conflict and occupation. The funds would be used to support a range … Read more
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: UN Human Rights Office Details: The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, as reports of abuses surge amid ongoing political and economic turmoil. According to OHCHR, there has been a … Read more
UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ February 18, 2025 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning about the urgent need to address the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In a new report released today, UNEP calls for a “fundamental transformation” of … 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, saying that a surge in human rights abuses and impunity was threatening the country’s fragile transition to democracy. In a … Read more
Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter? Multilateralism is a form of diplomacy and international cooperation in which multiple states work together to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. It is based on the principle that all states are equal and have a voice in decision-making, and that decisions are made through … Read more
WTO Members Discuss E-commerce Legal Frameworks Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2025 – Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met today to review the legal and regulatory frameworks for e-commerce around the world. The meeting was part of the WTO’s ongoing work to facilitate and promote electronic commerce. “E-commerce is growing rapidly and has the … Read more
WTO and OECD Release Expanded Dataset on Trade in Services Covering Over 200 Economies February 17, 2025 Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) today released an expanded dataset on trade in services covering over 200 economies. The dataset provides detailed information on the value, volume, … Read more