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Global Governance
Reflections on High-Level Meetings of the UN General Assembly
Much more goes on beyond the hall itself – the frenzy of the press in the broadcast trucks, security personnel on every sidewalk, military...
Accreditation
UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests
It is a lost opportunity for the UN and state diplomatic delegations to interact freely with civil society representatives who bring with them a...
Democracy
Multi-Faith Team Urges Repeal of Blasphemy Laws – in the Name of Religious Freedom
A delegation of human rights and religious freedom advocates is visiting the United Nations this week to increase support among UN Member States for...
Climate change
Pakistan Flooding Shows ‘Adapting’ to Climate Change Can Be a Dangerous Illusion
The recent events in Pakistan illustrate the shortcomings of an adaptation strategy in the face of widespread devastation. Any notion of “adapting” to these...
COVID-19
Unsettled Lives in a Troubled World
The most under-developed nations in South America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, are hardest hit. For example, Pakistan – which already had...
Accountability
United We Stand to Achieve Sustainable Development
What works in one country may not work elsewhere, but true collaboration allows for learning from mistakes and sharing successes. This is where the...
Accountability
Afghanistan: A Treasure Worth More than a Trillion Dollars
How come the Taliban managed, in just weeks, to push Afghanistan’s economy into “free fall” as defined by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, already in...
Accountability
The Right Policies Can Protect the Workers of Asia and the Pacific
Our workers are generally ill-equipped to unlock new opportunities, fulfill life aspirations for themselves and their families but also to face ongoing challenges emanating...
Must read
Non-communicable Diseases Emerge as ‘Top Killers Globally’ – WHO
Authors of the report say that every two seconds,...
How to Make COP27 a Success
From melting glaciers to a ‘monster’ monsoon, record-breaking floods...
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