Can dialogue heal a fractured world? A UN-led alliance is making the case
On 14–15 December, the Suadi capital will host the Alliance’s 11th Global Forum, bringing together governments, civil society, youth leaders, women peacebuilders, and media...
UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DR Congo violence uproots 500,000
The UN’s Deputy Spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply alarmed” by the surge in attacks across South Kivu, where what’s officially known as...
On Giving Tuesday, Give Black
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
It’s the end of the year, which means you are being barraged by requests to give. Whether...
Hurricane Melissa: WFP calls for greater investment in preparedness, building resilience
“We cannot forget Haiti,” said Lola Castro, speaking from the capital, Port-au-Prince, while also appealing for Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.More than 80 people were killed and roughly six million...
Surprised by the Headlines About White Men and College? Time for a Reality Check.
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By Ben Jealous —
The headlines this month about White men, college admissions, and the fallout from ending affirmative action startled a...
Trump killed two racist birds with one stone with his shithole slur
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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson —
Trump finally did something that has been a totally alien concept to him. He told the truth....
Risks mount for pregnant women in Ukraine
The incident comes amid alarming new data from the UN’s reproductive health agency (UNFPA), showing a sharp rise in the risk of dying in...
Venezuela’s National Guard linked to killings, torture and repression, UN probe finds
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission says the force has played a central role in systematic repression since 2014, entrenching impunity and violating basic rights.“The facts we have documented show the...
Jesse Jackson’s leadership lessons needed now
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The leadership lessons Jesse Jackson has given us are not poetic—they are practical, hard-won and urgently needed now.
By Ben Jealous —
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Ancient Ethical Values and Practices For Our Time
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
All around the world and on every inhabited continent in the world, during the week of December...
America’s Seasonal Reminder of a Housing Crisis We Refuse to Fix
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes...
Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the situation in South Kivu province has deteriorated sharply since 2 December due...
World News in Brief: Gaza winter storm, $7 billion UNICEF appeal, support for emergency...
Following two years of war, most of Gaza’s roughly two million residents are living in makeshift shelters.Humanitarians are working to deliver assistance to communities in flood-prone areas, including by scaling...
Science180 Mathematically Reaches the Most Sought-After Milestone at the Intersection of Science and Faith
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American scientist Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel mathematically proved that the Earth was formed 2.82...
Global campaign reveals human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’
UN News asked Astrid Van Genderen Stort, OHCHR chief of external engagement and partnerships, about hers. “My everyday essentials are my family, a sense...
Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth
As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) named five new climate visionaries...
UNESCO urges a modern rethink of the right to learn
UNESCO warns that the global legal framework for the right to education must be modernised urgently to keep pace with a transforming world.“If we...
Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns
After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and...
‘We won’t stop’: Afghan women keep businesses alive despite sweeping rights abuses
For many, running a small business has become the only viable path to earning an income – and a way to support other women...
Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes
“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to...
What do singing and sport have to do with human rights?
As part of this year’s campaign for Human Rights Day - Our Everyday Essentials – the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) invited members of...
A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report
The agency calls the report the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, with input from 287 multi-disciplinary scientists from 82 countries – stretching...
Corona & East Elmhurst, NY — History-Making Communities
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Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “The Professor,” is joined by Andrew Jackson (Sekou), Former Executive Director of the Langston Hughes Library and...
Nansen Award winners show compassion for refugees is far from fading
This year’s honourees include five remarkable laureates from Cameroon, Mexico, Ukraine, Iraq and Tajikistan, each recognised for their courage, empathy and determination to protect...
