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On the 77th anniversary of the United Nations, the Freemuslim Association—a global anti-violence organization— called on the UN to revitalize its humanitarian mission amid escalating global crises and mounting challenges in achieving its foundational goals. In a statement, the organization…

A recent UN report reveals that over 600 million women and girls are currently affected by war, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, Arab News reported yesterday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that generational gains in women’s rights…

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a new resolution affirming the Afghan people’s right to self-determination and highlighting the urgent need for accountability amid escalating human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to an article published yesterday by Amu…

The UN General Assembly has elected 18 new members to the Human Rights Council (HRC), with Saudi Arabia notably failing to secure a seat, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The elections, held on October 9, saw Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, and…

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…