Global Issues
News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 172
UN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
- UN News
The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens
- UN News
Addressing the General Assembly on Tuesday, President Philémon Yang called for urgent collective action to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and stressed the shared responsibility of UN bodies to safeguard global peace and security.
‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms
- UN News
As the security situation in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince rapidly worsens due to ongoing gang violence, the United Nations is adjusting its operations to ensure the continued delivery of critical humanitarian assistance.
Security Council urged to ensure greater protection of humanitarian workers
- UN News
With 2024 the deadliest year for aid workers on record, the Security Council must clearly condemn attacks against them and ensure accountability for perpetrators, a senior official with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.
Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call
- UN News
UN human rights chief Volker Türk lent his weight to growing ceasefire calls in Lebanon on Tuesday, as senior Israeli cabinet members were reportedly due to meet on a deal to end more than a year of conflict with Hezbollah militants, sparked by the war in Gaza.
Middle East crisis: Live updates for 26 November
- UN News
With all eyes on a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, UN humanitarians have condemned the ongoing violence in Lebanon, Gaza, and Israel. Meanwhile, at UN Headquarters in New York, a special meeting is underway to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Stay tuned for live updates from UN headquarters and the field. UN News app users can follow here.
UNiTE: Violence Against WomenA Plight That Spares No Country Across All Continents
- Inter Press Service
TORONTO, Nov 25 (IPS) - Despite the 1,583 legislative measures in 193 countries around the world, violence against women has not been eradicated or even abated.
60 Percent of Femicides Are at the Hands of a Partner or Family
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (IPS) - Every 10 minutes, one woman or girl is killed at the hands of their partner or other family member. This is only scratching the surface on how femicide, one of the most extreme forms of violence against women, persists at high levels around the world.
Ensuring Violence-Free Homes for Sri Lankan Women
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (IPS) - A woman’s right to live free from violence is upheld by international agreements like the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the 1993 UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Its About our Entire Planet: The Pandemic of Violence Against Women
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (IPS) - The 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence, started with seeking to eliminate violence against women (VAW). This year’s theme highlights the reality that violence against women and girls is of pandemic proportions. The figures are galling.
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