How Civil Society is Contributing to the UN’s Summit of the FutureThousands of delegates gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, last week for the UN Civil Society Conference. The gathering was dedicated to...
Why Human Development is FlatliningEach year, the United Nations Development Program produces the Human Development Report. This is a compilation of country-level data around...
A Mostly Symbolic Vote on Palestine’s Status at the UNOn Friday, May 10, the General Assembly will hold a vote on Palestine’s bid to become a full member of...
A Genocidal Massacre is Looming in DarfurEl Fasher is the largest city in Sudan’s Darfur region. It is also one of the few major cities in...
Can a New UN Treaty Stop Plastic Pollution Worldwide?The UN has a solid track record when it comes to environmental treaties. To be sure, governments are still far...
Sudan’s Most Horrible YearThe single largest humanitarian crisis in the world turns one year old today. Since a full-scale civil war erupted in...
Can UNRWA Survive?The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, better known as UNRWA, was established in 1949 to support Palestinians displaced during...
Why We Need a Permanent Global Citizens’ AssemblyBy Aishwarya Machani Never before have more people had more opportunities for political expression. 4.2 billion people worldwide will have...
Will the Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Make a Difference?The Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution was crafted by the...
