Summary: DRC becomes first African nation to formally endorse the creation of an international crime of ecocide. Support follows September 2024 proposal from Pacific nations to add ecocide to the…
Afghanistan - Women's Rights: Past And Present Overview Afghanistan has had a tumultuous recent past. In the last three decades, the country has been occupied by Soviet troops and US-led…
CALI, Colombia (AP) — After two weeks of negotiations, delegates on Saturday agreed at the United Nations conference on biodiversity to establish a subsidiary body that will include Indigenous peoples in future…
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karennaimer_kingdomnl-un-kavumu-activity-7256500045078843392-FHRQ/ I recently had the honor of participating in an event hosted by the @UN Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict (@endrapeinwar)…
The Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) has launched a Coordination Platform to partner with civil society in supporting claimants through the process of filing claims for damage caused by…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cassandra Garduño squinted in the sunlight, her pink boots smudged by dirt as she gazed out over her family’s chinampa — one of the islands first…
Recently, I made a post expressing my disappointment with Ukrainians who don’t use their social media platforms to raise awareness about Ukraine. Some reached out to me privately to explain…
Work is underway to restore the Bray School, which will be dedicated in a ceremony on Friday. The historic building in Colonial Williamsburg will open its doors in the spring…
David MaloniezNovember 1, 2024 The death toll from Spain’s devastating flash floods has risen sharply, with authorities reporting at least 205 lives lost by Friday. The tragedy centered around the…
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2 November) - “Safety of journalists in crises and emergencies” https://player.vimeo.com/video/1022964592?h=1a251f4233&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Link to the downloadable video (recorded 24 October 2024):https://vimeo.com/1022964592/1a251f4233 Journalists…