The UN Secretary-General called UN peacekeeping a beacon of hope in a recent speech. Find out what the plans are to make that beacon shine even brighter. (5:30 min read)
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World Court Denounces Rohingya Genocide
The World Court ruled unanimously yesterday against the Myanmar government's Rohingya genocide. Find out why this is a setback for Myanmar's ruler, Aan San Suu Kyi and a victory for universal human rights. (4:00 min read)
Hottest Decade Ever Recorded Announced By UN
The hottest decade ever recorded is how the WMO, NASA and NOAA all described the last ten years. Find out why we're past the point where we should have to convince anyone of the truth of the climate crisis. (3:00 min read)
China’s Human Rights Record Highlights HRW Report
China's human rights record took centre stage in the Human Rights Watch 2020 World Report and for all the wrong reasons. Find out why HRW says that China's government views human rights as an existential threat. (5:00 min read)
COP25 Outcome – Another Flop
The COP25 outcome document finally arrived on Sunday. It lists the results of the annual UN climate conference held in Madrid. Find out why even the Secretary-General admits that he is disappointed with it. (10 min read)
COP25: Will it Lead to Climate Action?
COP25, the long-anticipated 2019 Climate Change Conference begins today. The goals are ambitious, but results from past meetings have been underwhelming. Will this one be different? There are reasons for hope. (4:30 min read)
Jewish Settlements: US Reverses 40-Year Policy
Jewish Settlements are the thorniest issue in the Mid-East Peace Process. Mike Pompeo just announced that the US is siding with Israel on the issue. Find out why this is a very bad idea. (5:00 min read)
Happy International Day of Non-Violence!
Learn more about the long history of non violent action and civil disobedience for social progress on this International Day of Non-Violence. (3:30 min read)
Hate Speech Policy is a Juggling Act
24 UN human rights experts published an open letter on hate speech. Find out what they had to say. (3:30 min read)
Mass Extinction, Past and Present
Scientists have uncovered another ancient mass extinction. Find out what we can learn from this event for our own time.