Tag: United Nations
Diplomatic tensions rise as Israel counters South Africa’s genocide accusations at...
Amidst tensions, Israel counters South Africa's genocide case at the ICJ. A high-stakes legal and diplomatic battle unfolds, with global implications for justice and human rights.
Coalition of “grassroots diplomats” take the lead on international solidarity with...
Global solidarity rises: activists spearhead campaign for justice in Gaza at International Court.
US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza
The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.
Getting serious about halting Israeli genocide
The real disconnect at the root of this crisis is the one between the isolated looking-glass world of U.S. and Israeli politics and the real world that is crying out for a ceasefire and justice for Palestinians.
Nuclear power pushing at the UN’s COP28 Climate Change Conference
In the way of a vested interest, nuclear interests, corporate and governmental, moved in on COP28.
COP28 president challenges science: Claims ‘no science’ behind fossil fuel phase-out
At the heart of the climate debate, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber's controversial stance on fossil fuels sparks a global outcry, challenging the core objectives of the climate summit.
Israeli forces raid hospitals in Gaza, issue dire evacuation orders amid...
Gaza in turmoil: Israeli hospital raids and evacuation orders intensify humanitarian crisis
“Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children” and still the US...
Global outcry: thousands worldwide protest Israel's actions in Gaza amidst allegations of war crimes and systematic genocide.
United Nations expert castigates Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash over ‘disgraceful’ labor practices
UN rapporteur challenges corporate giants on poverty wages and labor violations.
Israeli MP Galit Distel Atbaryan advocates for erasing Gaza, raising alarm
An Israeli Member of Parliament's statement advocating for Gaza to be "erased from the face of the earth" raises alarm and highlights the intensifying rhetoric in the region.
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GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
6 fracking Billionaires and climate denial groups behind Trump’s cabinet
Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.
More than 120 House Democrats urge Biden to ratify Equal Rights Amendment as deadline...
Lawmakers push President Joe Biden to finalize a constitutional ban on sex discrimination while Republicans invoke past deadlines to stall progress.
Trump’s Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified and inexperienced—they’re morally bankrupt
While every president has a right to select their own Cabinet appointees, the Senate also has the Constitutional authority to decide whether each nominee is fit to serve.
Endo’s end around: How one of the nation’s largest opioid makers escaped a $7...
Endo “came with a strategy purposely intended to reduce payments to opioid victims."