UN Relocates Non-Critical Staff from North Kivu, DR Congo 2025-01-25 | 12:00 PM Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The United Nations (UN) has relocated non-critical staff from North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) due to ongoing violence and security concerns. The decision was made after a surge in … Read more
What’s UNDOF? Why UN peacekeepers patrol the Israel-Syria border January 25, 2025 The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) is a peacekeeping force established by the United Nations Security Council in 1974 to supervise the ceasefire between Israel and Syria after the Yom Kippur War. UNDOF’s mandate has been renewed every six months since then. … Read more
UN Relocates Non-Critical Staff from North Kivu, DR Congo January 25, 2025 The United Nations (UN) has announced the relocation of non-critical staff from the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) due to escalating violence in the region. Background North Kivu has been plagued by armed conflict for decades, with … Read more
Davos: DG suggests deep breaths and to “chill” over trade tensions; ministers show WTO support 24 January 2025 Davos, Switzerland – Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told world leaders and business executives gathered in Davos on Tuesday (24 January) to “take a deep breath” and “chill” when faced with trade tensions, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues … Read more
Iceland Donates an Additional CHF 200,000 to WTO Fish Fund Geneva, 24 January 2025 – Iceland has donated an additional CHF 200,000 to the WTO Fish Fund, bringing its total contribution to CHF 400,000. The donation will help the fund continue its work to improve the implementation of fisheries subsidies disciplines in developing countries. The … Read more
World News in Brief: More UN staffers detained in Yemen, education hit by climate crisis, Nigeria aid plan 2025-01-24 12:00 UN staffers detained in Yemen Three more UN staffers have been detained in Yemen, bringing the total number of UN personnel held by the Houthi rebels to six, the United Nations said on Friday. The … Read more
DR Congo emergency: Fears that regional capital Goma faces attack January 24, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo Fears are growing that the regional capital of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be attacked by rebels, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The M23 rebel group, which has … Read more
Global Education Must Integrate AI, Centred on Humanity Published on 2025-01-24 12:00 Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of global education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly imperative. AI has the potential to transform learning and teaching, enhancing access to education, personalizing learning experiences, and developing critical skills for the future. However, … Read more
Human rights expert welcomes clemency for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier GENEVA (24 January 2025) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, today welcomed the decision of the US President to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist who has spent more than 46 years in prison for a … Read more
AI-Integrated Education: A Human-Centered Approach for 2025 Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pressing need. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underscore the significance of inclusive and equitable education, and AI holds immense potential to drive this transformation. A recent article on January … Read more