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The Philippines and Bangladesh have petitioned the ICJ to recognize climate change as a breach of international law. Their arguments center on state responsibilities for climate harm, especially towards vulnerable …
Philippines and Bangladesh Advocate for Climate Harm Recognition in International Law Read More
Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of El Obeid narrowly escaped execution amid Sudan’s civil war. After severe encounters with the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary RSF, he attributes his …
Sudanese Catholic Bishop Survives Near-Execution Amid Ongoing Civil War Read More
The U.S. and UAE are exploring the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, contingent on his distancing from Iran and Hezbollah. These talks, prompted by the imminent …
U.S. and UAE Consider Lifting Sanctions on Assad in Strategic Bid to Isolate Iran Read More
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the World Trade Organization’s Director-General, facing the challenge of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. Her swift appointment aims to prevent potential …
WTO Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed Amid Trump Trade Concerns Read More
The WHO maintains that the mpox outbreak is a continuing public health emergency, while in Haiti, violence has displaced over 40,000 individuals. Ukraine faces worsening humanitarian needs due to ongoing …
Global Crisis Update: Mpox Emergency, Haiti Violence, Ukraine Struggles, and Pakistani Attacks Condemned. Read More
The UN has expressed concern over Lebanese families returning to Lebanon from Syria amid dire conditions. Approximately 560,000 people have fled into Syria since late September, with many facing severe …
UN Raises Alarm Over Lebanese Refugees Opting to Return Amid Syrian Crisis Read More
The U.S. government raised concerns about the detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Kenya and his transfer to Uganda. Assistant Secretary Molly Phee noted jurisdictional issues regarding charges …
U.S. Government Raises Concerns Over Kenya-Uganda Detention of Kizza Besigye Read More
The UN has expressed concern about Lebanese families returning from Syria amid dire conditions due to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Although the numbers are small, it indicates troubling trends in the …
UN Urges Caution as Lebanese Fleeing Conflict in Syria Consider Return to Lebanon Read More
At COP29, UNAIDS and UNDP warned that climate change poses significant risks to HIV services and vulnerable populations, exacerbating the AIDS epidemic. The report highlights a “triple funding crisis” – …
UN Warns of Climate Crisis Worsening HIV Epidemic at COP29 Read More
The Young Activists Summit, established in 2019, empowers young leaders tackling human rights and environmental issues. The 2024 theme, “Go Far, Go Together,” highlighted five Laureates who address climate change, …
Empowering Youth: Highlights from the Young Activists Summit 2024 Read More