Afghanistan: ‘Palpable’ fear of ‘brutal and systemic repression’ of women grows
Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last month, they have made some commitments to uphold human rights. However, their subsequent actions have “sadly...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed important commitments made towards climate action by the world’s two largest economies, as the 76th High Level...
The President of Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, asked for United Nations Member States to “materialize all the promises made to Africa in compensation for the sacrifices agreed to protect humanity...
How Jamaica got Youth Climate Action Engagement Right
DOMINICA, Sep 21 (IPS) – When the NDC Partnership, the alliance which helps governments to determine and achieve their climate goals, held its first-ever...
Restore trust and inspire hope, UN chief says in message to UNGA76
With humanity on the edge of an abyss, and moving in the wrong direction, the world must wake up, Secretary-General António Guterres said in...
‘Power of humanity’ can overcome COVID-19, climate challenges – Assembly President
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday opened the annual General Debate, this year held as a hybrid in-person and virtual event,...
Brazilian President commits country to climate neutrality by 2050
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro highlighted this Tuesday, in New York, his country’s work on environmental preservation and the fight against climate change. Read the full story, “Brazilian President...
John Lennon, stamps inspiring message of peace, on UN’s big week
This year’s International Day of Peace has been marked by the release of new stamps featuring music icon and peace campaigner, John Lennon, by the UN...
For Healthier Food Systems: Turn the Tide Against Ultra-Processed Products
MELBOURNE, Sep 21 (IPS) – COVID-19 has exposed serious vulnerabilities in how people around the world access and consume food. One of the more...
At UN, Biden pledges new era of ‘relentless diplomacy’ to tackle global challenges
In his inaugural address to the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN, United States President Joseph Biden on Tuesday called for a...
The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5 
Lavrov issues call for new Eurasian ‘security architecture’ 
Cuba warns against ‘law of the jungle’ as Foreign Minister denounces US pressure 
Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security inseparable from global stability amid regional tensions