United Nations
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NGOs Urge UN Human Rights Council to Address Tunisia’s Rule of Law Crisis
A coalition of international NGOs has called on the UN Human Rights Council to address Tunisia’s deepening judicial, democratic, and human rights crises.
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Trump’s Strategic Calculus: Why the U.S. Remains in the United Nations
Despite aggressive funding cuts and a $4 billion debt, President Trump keeps the U.S. in the UN to block rivals and maintain a strategic global platform.
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U.S. Delegation Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France’s Remarks
U.S. diplomats staged a walkout at the UN Security Council after France compared the American vote against Volker Türk’s reappointment to authoritarian states.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani retracts pledge to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has walked back his promise to enforce an ICC warrant for the Israeli PM, citing limits on municipal authority.
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Tibetan activist dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters
A 52-year-old Tibetan activist died in New York after setting himself on fire outside the UN, protesting China’s new Ethnic Unity Law and ongoing repression.
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Muammar Gaddafi’s 2009 UN General Assembly Speech
In 2009, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi made international headlines at the UN General Assembly when he criticized the organization and symbolically tore a copy of the UN Charter.
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Global Insolvency Alarms: The UN’s August Deadline and the Fragility of Modern Financial Structures
The United Nations faces a catastrophic financial collapse by mid-August as arrears hit $2.8 billion, while private sector giants like Brightline and award-winning industries face their own liquidity battles.
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A Plea for Dignity: Nagorno-Karabakh Families Seek UN Intervention
Legal experts have submitted a formal communication to the UN regarding the systematic denial of religious rites for displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians.
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Global Inequality Gaps Widen as UN Financial Stability Falters
New reports signal a reversal in global development as a ‘finance squeeze’ widens the divide between rich and poor nations, testing the authority of international institutions.
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Ghana Leads UN Vote Declaring Transatlantic Slavery a Crime Against Humanity
Ghanaian President John Mahama secured a landmark UN resolution labeling the transatlantic slave trade a grave crime against humanity, setting the stage for a decade of reparatory justice.
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Guterres Calls for Unhindered Gaza Aid and Halt to West Bank
António Guterres stresses the urgent need for safe humanitarian access to Gaza and demands a stop to settlement growth in the West Bank to ease Palestinian.
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UN Demands Investigation into Israel’s Alleged Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
The UN Human Rights Office is calling for an immediate and independent investigation into allegations of Israel’s use of white phosphorus in Lebanon.
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Robert Abisoghomian Meets the New UN Human Rights Council President
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia met with the UN Human Rights Council’s president to discuss a two-year framework on genocide prevention, and cooperation.
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Armenia Highlights Child Education Rights at UN Discussions
Armenia emphasized the importance of protecting children’s education and safety during armed conflicts at recent United Nations talks.
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Human Rights Violations Worldwide: A Global Overview
The UN Secretary-General has warned of human rights violations on a global scale, highlighting ongoing abuses, regional concerns, and international cooperation.