Tag: United Nations

There’s nothing wrong with increasing efficiency and eliminating waste at the U.N., but it’s crucial that we don’t curtail the U.N.’s ability to save the lives of men, women and children worldwide.

Despite a generally abysmal human rights record, North Korea has shown improvement in one specific area: disability rights.

Trump’s remarks would be considered inappropriate at a Model UN meeting, let alone in addressing the real thing.

A "pollution-free planet" is achievable but the world must take immediate action to meet that goal.

The health of the oceans is vital for the survival of all humanity.

The first session of the UN conference to negotiate a legally-binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons.

The United Nations is warning nearly 1 million Syrians are living under siege, double the number last year.

The Paris agreement seeks to create a more transparent system that will allow the public to monitor how well goals are met by each country as climate change progress is made.

Pan-African Parliament (PAP) representatives and the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) put forth a movement to end female genital mutilation (FGM).

“Millions of people should not have to wait for years to have safe water, proper toilets and better hygiene.”