Stories from the UN Archive: 1960s roots of ‘no justice, no peace’
On 15 April 1967, a delegation led by Dr. King met with the legendary Ralph Bunche and other top UN officials. Mr. Bunche was the...
Millions will die from funding cuts, says UN aid chief
“Cutting funding for those in greatest need is not something to boast about...the impact of aid cuts is that millions die,” warned Emergency Relief...
Gaza: UN rights chief condemns new killings around private aid hub
“Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime,” the High Commissioner said in a statement, issued after...
Humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in El Fasher, Sudan
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is in its third year and last week...
UNHCR launches $10 billion appeal to address global refugee crisis in 2025
Announced earlier this week, the agency’s Global Appeal comes amid escalating humanitarian crises, as conflict, persecution and the growing impacts of climate change continue...
Fighting Climate Meltdown and the Death Cult — by Ted Glick
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By Ted Glick –
“This is a fight for life. And like all fights, you need a tremendous amount of bravery to...
60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act – National TeleTown Hall, Aug. 6 2025
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The Transformative Justice Coalition presents a special National TeleTown Hall this Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 PM ET, to mark the...
Health and aid workers targeted in conflicts around the world, UN agency says
Attacks against health facilities doubled between 2023 and 2024, and more than 900 health workers were killed last year, the agency reported.Humanitarian aid workers...
UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances
Last week, the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) submitted formal charges in two cases connected to alleged abuses at the Task Force for Interrogation...
Gaza: Access to key water facility in Khan Younis disrupted, UN reports
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Israeli authorities issued displacement orders overnight for two neighbourhoods in Khan Younis,...
China accuses US of fueling Haiti’s crisis with failed arms embargo
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During UN Security Council debate, China says U.S. economic “bullying” and lax arms control have empowered Haiti’s gangs.
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National Reparations Strategy Session Urgent Call to Action
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Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
Many of the victims are believed to be from the Darfur and Kordofan regions.“The Secretary-General reminds all warring parties in Sudan of their obligations...
The Liberty in Laundry Act Sounds Like a Joke. Sadly It’s Not.
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By Ben Jealous —
The incoming Trump administration is supposedly interested in “efficiency.” It has a whole quasigovernmental department – the Elon...
Panama, Greenland, Palestine, Ukraine: What About National Self-Determination?
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By Ted Glick –
Ever since Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine I’ve been thinking about the issue of the right of nations...
Private donations boost UN support for war-torn Gaza
Since last October, the UN agency has raised nearly $150 million from UNRWA Spain, UNRWA USA, foundations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), corporations and individuals. Some even...
End senseless killings in the West Bank: UN rights office
OHCHR has urged Israel to stop all extrajudicial executions and other unlawful use of force and ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.Over...
Dangote becomes Africa’s first person worth $30 billion
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Aliko Dangote has made history by becoming the first African to reach a net worth of $30...
Racism or Politics? “They’re Eating Cats and Dogs”
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America has a history of taking over Black towns — By David Love
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The attempted state takeover of a Mason, Tenn. town is a reminder that America has a long history of taking over...
Eddy Kenzo, Bobi Wine, Bebe Cool … musicians who turn to politics
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By Musinguzi Blanshe, The Africa Report —
Popular musician Eddy Kenzo (aka Edrisah Musuuza) was appointed to be Uganda’s new senior advisor...
Downpours stymy aid teams following deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan
The death toll has not yet been verified as ongoing downpours and rugged terrain are making it extremely difficult to reach the impacted communities,...
Guterres calls on Israel to accept UN’s ‘detailed, principled’ aid plan for Gaza
Addressing reporters outside the Security Council, António Guterres called once again for a permanent ceasefire to end the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas...
Viet Nam mobilises massive response as Typhoon Yagi leaves a trail of catastrophe
The storm made landfall on Saturday in the country’s north with wind speeds reaching 213 kilometres (133 miles) per hour, causing severe flooding and...
