Global Issues
News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 170
Trump-Mideast: Much More than a ‘Kiss of Death’ to Palestinians
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Dec 07 (IPS) - US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital does not represent only a ‘kiss of death' to the two-State solution, but also a strong blow in the face of 57 Muslim countries, let alone igniting fire in this easily inflammable region, providing more false arguments to criminal terrorist groups to escalate their brutal attacks, in addition to taking a step further in Washington's new conflict with Iran and the ‘restructuring' of the Middle East.
Post-Nuclear Nightmares Still Linger Over Pacific Islands
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (IPS) - The Pacific islands have long remained victims of nuclear crimes – but the perpetrators, three of the world's major powers with permanent seats in the UN Security Council, never paid for their deadly sins.
UN Makes Record Appeal for Humanitarian Aid in 2018
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (IPS) - The UN has made its largest appeal to work towards reaching the more than 135 million people across the world in need of humanitarian assistance and protection.
Will DNA Data Base Deter Sexual Abuse at UN?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (IPS) - The United Nations is fighting a losing battle against the widespread – and continued – sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff resulting in relatively few convictions amidst daunting problems in tracking abusers and nailing down paternity claims.
Why UN’s Global Compact on Refugees Must Address Needs of Young People
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Nov 23 (IPS) - An estimated seven million refugees – about one-third of the global refugee population – are between 10 and 24 years old, yet this demographic is often overlooked in humanitarian and development responses. At a critical time in their lives, these young refugees experience the stress of displacement, which can impact their future development and success.
Keeping the Spotlight on Violence against Women and Girls
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (IPS) - As cases of sexual harassment and assault continue to come to light every day, a different campaign to end such violence wants to keep the spotlight shining.
For Africa to Root out Modern Day Slave Trade, Youth Empowerment Is Crucial
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 (IPS) - If the thought of a man armed with a rifle and driving with whips a group of African men, women, and children to sell them at a slave market makes you marvel at what kind of greed motivated such revolting barbarity centuries ago, the shocking truth is that we are witnessing a 21st century repeat of that abhorrent practice on African soil.
Ethnic Violence in Ethiopia Amid Shadowy Politics
- Inter Press Service
NEAR THE OROMIA-SOMALI REGIONAL BORDER, Ethiopia, Nov 21 (IPS) - Ethnic animosity unleashed in Ethiopia has displaced hundreds of thousands as well as rendering all manner of usually sacrosanct loyalties obsolete.
Rejoicing in the Other and Celebrating Diversity Are Needed More than Ever to Address the Root-Causes of Intolerance
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Nov 16 (IPS) - The Chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue H. E. Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim deplored the rise of xenophobia, bigotry and marginalization - targeting refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons - that is taking effect in many regions of the world.
Aid Groups Sound Alarm on DRC Crisis
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (IPS) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis and the international community must step in before it worsens, humanitarian agencies warn.
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