A Market-Based Approach to Affordability and Fairness
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How free-market reforms can lower costs and eliminate discriminatory pricing for all New Yorkers
An important report examining the growing auto insurance...
The State of the #MeToo Movement in the Era of Trump and Epstein Files...
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Monday, March 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the...
In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without...
Speaking to reporters in the capital Beirut following two weeks of widespread destruction triggered by the US and Israeli bombing of Iran, António Guterres...
World News in Brief: Attacks on synagogues, Syria’s continuing rights violations, shocking abuse of...
In Belgium, a powerful explosion on Monday outside a historic synagogue in Liege caused significant damage. Three synagogues across Canada were attacked in separate...
Myanmar at a ‘crossroads’: The world must not forsake civilians there, urges UN expert
Presenting his final report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the outgoing Special Rapporteur who examines conditions in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, urged...
UN chief launches major humanitarian appeal from war-torn Lebanon
“I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon,” he said. “Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in...
Middle East war: Women in Lebanon forced to give birth on roadside
“There’s 11,600 pregnant women who are affected, 4,000 are anticipated to give birth over the next three months,” said Anandita Philipose, Lebanon Representative for the...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 March: Displacement and civilian casualties mount across region
War continues across the Middle East, with impacts growing far beyond the region. Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel as attacks on...
Aid operations strained across Middle East: WFP seeks $200 million to sustain food assistance
The UN agency is working to sustain food assistance operations across roughly 10 countries in the region, in addition to Afghanistan, Samer Abdeljaber, WFP...
Venezuela’s repressive State apparatus ‘intact’ despite leadership change
“The structures that have sustained persecution for years have not been dismantled, nor have State policies been announced to begin that process”, the International...
World News in Brief: Deadly drone attacks in Sudan, violence against women in the...
“It is deeply troubling that despite multiple reminders, warnings and appeals, parties to the conflict continue to use increasingly powerful drones to deploy explosive...
Security Council adopts Gulf-backed resolution condemning Iran attacks; Russia bid fails
The draft resolution, tabled by Bahrain on behalf of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members and Jordan, was adopted with 13 votes in favour and...
With Middle East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy
“Around the world, we hear much talk of peace, but we see far too little of it,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at a...
Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe
Members of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, an independent probe into Russia’s full-scale invasion which presented its latest report to the Human Rights...
‘Perfect storm’: Lebanon crisis deepens as civilians bear the brunt
The current escalation began on 2 March, when outgoing fire by Hezbollah drew a strong retaliation from Israel. Since then, the intensity of exchanges has...
At UN, Malala, Anne Hathaway call for action on women’s rights
The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the growing challenges many women and girls...
UN relief chief condemns ‘$1 billion-a-day’ cost of war in Middle East
“We're seeing the consequences spread faster than we can respond”, warned the UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, as violence reverberates across borders causing mass...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to ripple across the region, the UN Security Council met today to discuss the escalating situation,...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 11 March: More strikes as calls grow for peace
As the war in the Middle East enters its twelfth day, the UN has continued to call for all parties to ensure that civilians...
World News in Brief: Türk’s South Sudan ceasefire call, Ukraine strikes, Gaza food alert,...
In an appeal for an immediate ceasefire, he said that over the past 17 days, more than 160 civilians have been killed.This includes at...
PAUD Calls on Black Leaders and Organizations to Oppose U.S. Push for Regime Change...
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NEW YORK, NY — The Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) today called on leading African American elected officials, legacy civil rights...
‘You are the foundation-shakers’: UN chief answers tough questions at townhall with women’s civil...
“You are foundation-shakers,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the annual townhall meeting with women’s rights defenders – which runs until 19 March – “and...
Nicaragua: Rights experts uncover State corruption fuelling repression, spying on exiles
The report to the Human Rights Council called on the Government, led by partners in marriage and politics, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, to ensure...
‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and U.S. strikes attacks...
