Global Issues
News headlines for “Democracy”, page 190
Ending Gender-Based Violence in a World of 8 Billion
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) - Whether to have children or not is one of the most life-altering decisions a person can make.
But as UNFPA’s 2022 State of World Population report shows, people around the world – especially women and members of marginalized groups – are frequently denied any choice in the matter, with partners, relatives, health care providers and even governments making or strongly influencing these decisions.
Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 15 (IPS) - The U.S. Government has recently published 'Engagement Principles' on Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Sexual Harassment within International Organizations', and while any involvement from Member States is to be encouraged, these principles do not address the fundamental need for either deterrence or for accountability.
Indigenous Peoples Have Their Own Agenda at COP27, Demanding Direct Financing
- Inter Press Service
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov 12 (IPS) - Indigenous peoples are no longer content just to attend as observers and to be seen as victims of the impacts of the current development model, at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) on Climate Change. That is why they came to the summit in Egypt with an agenda of their own, including the demand that their communities directly receive funding for climate action.
President Biden is Hosting a Summit of African Leaders - Governance in the Sahel Must Be a Priority
- Inter Press Service
BAMAKO, Nov 11 (IPS) - The upcoming Africa Leaders’ Summit- slated to take place in Washington, DC in December- is well-timed. The Biden administration has made a welcome and significant push over the past two years to support democracy, anti-corruption and peace-building around the world- and in Africa in particular.
A World of 8 Billion: Population Growth Will Continue But its Slowing Down
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Nov 11 (IPS) - Global population is about to reach 8 billion, a mere 11 years after it reached 7 billion. The official Day of 8 Billion is observed by the UN November 15, though it's hard to pinpoint exactly when we pass the actual milestone.
Making the UN Charter a Reality: Towards a New Approach to Development Cooperation?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 10 (IPS) - We are living in a world where both our bilateral and multilateral achievements, consensuses on human rights and social justice, and our resolve to public good are being tested like never before.
'Tactical' Nuclear Weapons Could Unleash Untold Damage, Experts Warn
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Nov 10 (IPS) - Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict’s potential to escalate to the use of nuclear weapons has been highlighted by political analysts and military experts alike.
Younger Generation Needed in Efforts to Change the Leprosy Perceptions, Says Miss World Brazil
- Inter Press Service
Nairobi, Nov 08 (IPS) - Deep-rooted discrimination against persons affected by leprosy or Hansen’s disease has marginalized individuals and communities. As social pariahs, opportunities to pursue their dreams are limited because, at best, they live at the periphery of society and, more often than not, are ostracized.
UN Needs a Sea Change in its Handling of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA)
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 08 (IPS) - Calling it “so disappointing and disheartening” in social media on 17 October, Dr. Rosie James, a British medical expert, announced that “I was sexually assaulted by a World Health Organization (WHO) staff tonight at the World Health Summit.”
COP27: Egypts Repressive Regime Under FireWhile it Hosts a Key Climate Summit
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 08 (IPS) - The COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh has triggered a negative fallout for Egypt’s authoritarian regime which stands accused of human rights abuses -- and has been widely condemned for its longstanding repressive campaign against dissidents and civil society organizations (CSOs).
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