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On October 5, the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect introduced a new methodology aimed at monitoring social media platforms to combat online hate speech, Jurist News reported yesterday. Supported by the UK Permanent Mission to…

The UN’s refugee agency has raised concerns that escalating violence in the Middle East could lead to a surge of asylum seekers attempting to reach Europe, Euro News reported on Thursday. Following Israel’s recent ground invasion of southern Lebanon and…

The conclusion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) highlighted the pressing need for global cooperation to address various challenges, including regional conflicts, climate change, and technological advancements like artificial intelligence, Xinhua reported today. The theme…

UN agencies are urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from becoming “mass graves for migrants.” Highlighting a record number of migrant deaths in 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…

At a recent United Nations event, Afghan women and their international allies called for their inclusion in negotiations regarding Afghanistan’s future, highlighting increasing Taliban restrictions on women’s rights, VOA reported on Tuesday. The event was co-hosted by Ireland, Indonesia, Switzerland,…

As global conflicts intensify, critics argue that the United Nations (UN) is failing in its primary mission to maintain peace and security, Arab News reported yesterday. The UN Security Council, responsible for enforcing peace, is largely paralyzed on critical issues…

A United Nations team investigating Myanmar is closely monitoring reports suggesting that executions could soon occur, VOA reported yesterday. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, stated that several individuals sentenced to death in closed trials last…

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Pact for the Future on September 22, alongside the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, Anadolu Agency reported. This comprehensive agreement aims to enhance global governance and tackle pressing issues…

On September 21st, the International Day of Peace, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the urgent need for global peace amid escalating conflicts worldwide, Khaama Press reported today. In a statement shared on social media, Guterres remarked, “Everywhere we look, peace…

Ahead of the “Summit of the Future,” UN experts have warned that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be driven solely by market forces, Dawn reported today. The panel, formed by Secretary General Antonio Guterres, highlights a global…