Wealthy countries have left developing countries with an ugly choice: to forgo carbon, the cheapest fuel, and then forgo social development for their populations; or to continue to use carbon and threaten the planet. In ...
“Today’s vote indicates that the U.N.R.W.A. plays a major role in serving millions of Palestinian refugees and that the latest U.S.’ stance against such a vital U.N. organ is being rejected by majority of world ...
Despite repeated warnings that the U.N. was underfunded, the international peacekeeping body may be facing a U.N. bankruptcy in a matter of weeks. The United Nations is facing a severe budget deficit of $230 million ...
“I see a new momentum. I believe in these last few months [there has been] a turning point.” World leaders gathered at the UN climate summit in New York City on Monday in the wake ...
The fate of the planet is in the balance. But so is the fate of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly gathers this week at the UN headquarters in New York City. This is the ...
Israeli claims that Hezbollah smuggles arms through Beirut is an attempt to rally the international community against Lebanon, says Hezbollah official. In a televised speech aired on Friday by the Hezbollah-run Manar TV, the leader ...
Former UN special rapporteur Alfred de Zayas slams UN High Commissioner Bachelet’s report on Venezuela as a politicized collection of baseless accusations by “advocates of regime change.” (By Anya Parampil, The Grayzone Project) When United ...
“There is credible evidence, warranting further investigation of high-level Saudi Officials’ individual liability, including the Crown Prince’s.” “Mr. Khashoggi’s killing constituted an extrajudicial killing for which the State of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is ...
The UNDP is giving 72 vehicles to an agency controlled by Houthi rebels, prompting the Yemen government to accuse the UNDP of favoritism and worsening the situation in Yemen. The internationally-recognized government of Yemen strongly ...
The U.K. says peace in Yemen is nearing as the UAE gives an ominous warning. UAE’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Qerqash, said Wednesday that the Saudi-led military coalition for Yemen will respond forcefully to ...
“The American threats against international judges clearly show the new political climate. It is shocking. I had never heard such a threat.” A senior judge at the United Nation’s International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) has resigned ...
The beginning of 2019 means a turnover of seats at the United Nations Security Council, but will that change anything? Five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have begun to assume responsibilities for ...
“Anyone who has good faith should have agreed to this pact.” Last Monday, more than 150 member countries of the United Nations (U.N.), agreed on an international treaty to address the growing challenges related to ...
In November the UN will review marijuana’s drug status, a move that prompted the FDA asked the public for comments on marijuana and the potential impact of reclassifying marijuana’s drug status. Who says the federal ...
Saudi Arabia is destroying religious and cultural sites across the country, but one group, the Al Baqee Organization, is fighting to preserve a heritage. October is not a good month for Saudi Arabia … but ...
The annual United Nations General Assembly debate forum wrapped up last week and delivered more than a few memorable moments. Every year the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) hosts a high-level forum for debate, which ...
The United Nations (UN) is launching its first ever review of marijuana’s classification under international drug treaties. The move comes just after the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) announced that cannabidiol (CBD) does not need to ...
Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan is dead. After a short illness, the global peace icon and a role model for leadership died peacefully at the age of 80 on Saturday 18th in a Switzerland ...
Evolution Of Blockchain The Geon Network works similar to existing cryptocurrencies on the blockchain, allowing users to transfer value between one another using secure protocols. However, Geon is unique in that recipients provide proof-of-location, and ...
Humanitarian efforts are currently under serious threats in war-torn Yemen. Major parts of the country are reeling from the devastating results of a long, drawn-out war between government forces backed by foreign nations and local ...
Earlier today Citizen’s Truth received exclusive confirmation regarding upcoming humanitarian action at the United States and Mexico border. Grannies Respond formed after news of families being separated at the border became a national story, per ...
On Tuesday, the U.S. announced it withdrew from the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council and referenced the council’s bias against Israel. The Trump administration’s exit from the council is the latest in a series ...
On Friday, The United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly elected Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, and South Africa as new U.N.S.C. non-permanent members for a two year term starting from Jan.1, 2019. Indonesia gained 144 ...
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi said she is optimistic that Indonesia will be elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2019 to 2020 period. Indonesia would be included ...
Last Thursday, the United Nation (UN) Security Council unanimously agreed on a first-ever resolution that addresses conflict-induced famine and links hunger to war. The resolution also condemns starvation as a method of warfare. The newly-adopted ...
During a special session on Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council enacted a resolution that allows the international body to send a commission to the Gaza Strip to investigate human rights violations. Only the ...
Last year was the deadliest year in history for U.N. peacekeepers. UN Security Council members gathered last week in New York, to call for reform and innovation in U.N. peacekeeping operations. “The UN Peacekeeping Force ...
Every two years the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council elects non-permanent members to add to the five permanent members. The Security Council has the power to impose sanctions or authorize the use of force; thus, ...
While she may most well known as an actress, the humanitarian Angelina Jolie values a life of service over the glitz and glam of Hollywood. She speaks with John Kerry in the latest issue of ...
António Guterres urges world leaders “to make this New Year’s resolution: Narrow the gaps. Bridge the divides. Rebuild trust by bringing people together around common goals.” (Common Dreams) In a video message delivered to ...
When push comes to shove will U.N. countries buckle to the threats of the most powerful nation in the world or will they unite and stand together? On Thursday they stood up. On Thursday, the ...
Critics: “Trump regime exposes contempt for democracy through its threats against those who dare resist its thuggish demands at the UN.” (Common Dreams, Julia Conley) U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley told U.N. member states that she would be ...
The United Nations reports world hunger rates increased for the first time in more than 15 years. (The Conversation, Leah Samberg, University of Minnesota) Around the globe, about 815 million people – 11 percent of the ...
CAN WE SAVE OUR UNION BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE? THIS IS YOUR RESISTANCE PODCAST! Listen⇒KVoice of Resistance Ep. 72 We are suffering under the tyranny of the minority because our democracy is rigged. The Supreme ...
The UN sanctions placed on Iraq after the Gulf War are highly controversial. When will we stop playing war games with children's lives? Who will have the courage to seek another way?
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