General Officer Announcements Release Number: NR-2024-1115-01 Story Number: 20241115-01 November 15, 2024 Contact: Assistant Chief of Staff, Public Affairs 703-692-4856 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense announced today the appointment of several general officers to key leadership roles within the military. The following appointments were made by the Secretary of Defense: General Mark A. … Read more
DDG Paugam: Climate crisis requires scaled-up response from trade community Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with severe consequences for both the environment and the global economy. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is committed to playing its part in addressing this crisis, and we believe that trade can be … Read more
Unlocking Trade in Renewable Electricity: WTO Report Unveils Opportunities November 15, 2024 Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a comprehensive report outlining strategies to enhance trade in renewable electricity, a crucial step in accelerating the global transition to a sustainable energy future. Growing Demand and Potential The report highlights the burgeoning global … Read more
Costa Rica Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Geneva, Switzerland – 15 November 2024 Costa Rica has become the 15th country to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark international treaty that aims to eliminate harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity in the global fishing industry. The Agreement, which was adopted … Read more
1,000 Days into Ukraine War, Winter Poses Critical Challenge to Aid Effort November 15, 2024 As the Ukraine war enters its 1,000th day, humanitarian organizations are facing a critical challenge as winter approaches. Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and a lack of essential supplies are putting civilians at risk and hindering aid efforts. Urgent Need for … Read more
Rights expert demands release of Russian doctor jailed for anti-war views 15 November 2024 A UN rights expert has called for the immediate release of a Russian doctor who was sentenced to six years in prison for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. Anastasia Vasilyeva, a UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human … Read more
Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique GENEVA (15 November 2024) – UN human rights experts* have condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique, calling on authorities to take immediate action to restore calm and protect civilians. The experts said they were alarmed by reports of excessive use of force by security … Read more
One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence November 15, 2024 By [Insert Author’s Name] A new study has found that one in three women experiences gender-based violence in their lifetime. The study, published in [Insert Publication], is based on data from a survey of over 10,000 women in [Insert Country]. The study found that gender-based … Read more
Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis ‘Happening Now,’ WHO’s Tedros Stresses at Jeddah Summit Date: 2024-11-15 12:00 Source: Top Stories Introduction The world is facing an urgent crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a phenomenon in which bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to antimicrobial drugs. This resistance makes infections harder to treat and can lead to prolonged … Read more
Everyone has a role in press freedom, insists Narcos star Diego Luna November 15, 2024 Diego Luna, the Mexican actor best known for his role as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the Netflix series Narcos, has spoken out about the importance of press freedom. In an interview with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Luna … Read more