Category: International
Data published on February 17, 2026, by the World Health Organization reveal an unbearable reality: in 2023, 160,000 women died from pregnancy-related causes in conflict zones or areas of extreme fragility. In these countries, the risk of dying in childbirth is five times higher than in stable states. This disparity is not medical; it is […]
By the end of the century, most countries will experience a significant drop in agricultural yields due to global warming, threatening food security, particularly in Africa. According to the latest projections from the United Nations, over 90% of the world’s countries are expected to see declines in agricultural yields by the end of the century. […]
“The disregard for the rules of war and the retreat from multilateralism threaten human rights and the global order,” warns the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights sounded the alarm on Monday, denouncing the growing challenges to international law and the laws of armed conflict, which are essential […]
The complete abolition of nuclear testing is a decisive step toward peace and the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons. To achieve this goal, awareness-raising initiatives must be strengthened to promote universal ratification of the CTBT and global nuclear disarmament, which are essential for peace, security, and the protection of future generations. Since […]
World War II led to the creation of the United Nations to preserve future generations from the scourge of war. World War II, one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, claimed the lives of over 60 million people, both civilians and soldiers. In light of the immense suffering and atrocities it caused, the international […]
Haiti, a country marked by instability, is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, requiring urgent international support. The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate alarmingly, with more than one million internally displaced people, nearly half of whom are children, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In the face of this unprecedented humanitarian […]
The growing dominance of synthetic drugs is reshaping the global drug market, worsening both the health and security crisis. As highlighted by the UN-administered International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the global drug market is undergoing a rapid transformation due to the expansion of synthetic drugs, fueling an escalating public health crisis. This issue is further […]
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations are calling for a swift and collective response to break this cycle of violence. Immediate action is crucial to protect civilians and ensure access to essential healthcare before it is too late. On January 3, 2025, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to examine the catastrophic […]
Latest estimates by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) show that forced labour and forced marriage have increased significantly in the last five years. The ILO has adopted a legally binding protocol to strengthen global efforts to eliminate forced labour, which entered into force in November 2016… 10 million more people were in modern slavery in […]
The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime is applicable to all forms of serious crime of transnational nature committed by organized criminal groups. More than two decades after its adoption it is among the most ratified international legal instruments. Organized crime thrives worldwide, affecting governance and political processes, and weakening the advancement of the […]
